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An MPO is a transportation policy-making organization made up of representatives from local government and transportation authorities. It is the MPO's responsibility to plan, program, and coordinate federal transportation funds. Since 1977, DRCOG has been designated as the MPO for the Denver region and now represents over 50 local government members, while coordinating planning efforts with various state and federal agencies.