Did you know that…

About half of the community of Tumalo has been within the Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) boundary since 2012. The circumstances that required Tumalo to be included have changed, and the MPO Policy Board must decide at their November 15th meeting if Tumalo should be included in the MPO, or not. (Comment submittal, below.)

What is an MPO?

• A federally required transportation planning entity for areas with a population of 50,000+.
• Made up of local elected officials (City of Bend, Deschutes Co., ODOT) to ensure regional cooperation for transportation projects and programs.

What are benefits to an unincorporated community (Tumalo) being within an MPO?

1. Eligible for more funding for transportation-related projects and planning.

What are drawbacks to an unincorporated community (Tumalo) being within an MPO?

1. None that could be identified.

Tumalo resident feedback wanted.

Please provide your input, below. Online comment submittal closes on Nov. 7th. 

Or attend the 12pm Nov. 15th MPO Policy Board meeting (virtually or in-person). Details here.

Additionally, MPO and County staff will host a table at The Bite in Tumalo on Oct. 15th, 4:30-6:30pm.