The SMPO is the lead cooperative partner responsible for undertaking the federally required Continuing, Comprehensive and Cooperative (3-C) transportation planning process within the Pinehurst-Southern Pines Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA), as required by Section 134 (a), Title 23, United States Code. The SMPO includes the following municipalities: Village of Pinehurst, Town of Southern Pines, Town of Aberdeen, Village of Whispering Pines, Town of Pinebluff, Town of Taylortown and portions of unincorporated Moore County.

The MPO operations are designed to foster cooperation among the local governments in the region to plan and develop a multimodal transportation system that meets the mobility needs of the area’s residents and serves the region’s economy.

Meeting Schedule:

The Governing Board meets the third Wednesday of every month at 10:00 AM in the Assembly Hall at the Pinehurst Village Hall located at 395 Magnolia Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374.

The Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) meets the first Wednesday of every month at 10:00 AM in the Council Conference Room at the Pinehurst Village Hall.