Overview & Geographic Reach
The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) has served the planning needs of the Miami Valley in Southwest Ohio since 1964, serving the Region for more than sixty years. MVRPC serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for Montgomery, Miami, and Greene Counties, plus a portion of Northern Warren County. Since June 2024, MVRPC serves as the Regional Transportation Planning Organization for Darke, Preble, and Shelby Counties. MVRPC also provides Regional and Environmental planning support for members in seven counties.
Guiding Principles & Vision
MVRPC policies guide agency interactions in many areas, including the implementation of project funding, public participation in the planning process, public records retention and access, and non-discrimination.
Founded upon the principles of regional collaboration, cooperation, and consensus building, the MVRPC serves as the common ground where area partners come together to work toward a shared vision across the Region. Together, public and private partners develop and implement innovative and sustainable strategies that enhance the Region’s quality of life and economic vitality. The strategic plan guides the implementation of this vision.
Core Activities & Responsibilities
MVRPC staff perform various regional planning activities, including air quality, water quality, transportation, land use, research, and GIS. As the designated Metro
Organizational & Governance Structure
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MVRPC members appoint representatives to sit on various committees. Thes
Staff Expertise & Operations
Under the leadership of the Executive Director, MVRPC employs experienced, professional, technical staff, bringing together many decades of planning experience. The staff’s expertise covers various subject areas including: regional transportation, land use, environmental planning, program management, public policy development, Geographic Information Systems, travel demand forecasting modeling, database management, public relations, marketing, strategic planning, visioning, survey research, meeting facilitation, and qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
Periodically MVRPC
Annual Report
MVRPC publishes an Annual Report to highlight the agency's activities and accomplishments during the past year. The 2024 Annual Report flip book is the most recent published report.
Please call MVRPC at (937) 223-6323 or email publicaffairs@mvrpc.org to request a printed copy subject to availability.
The History of MVRPC
The Foundation of MVRPC
In the early 60s, business leaders and Chambers of Commerce in the Region agreed that a vehicle to study and propose solutions to regional problems (those which cross jurisdictional boundaries) was needed. The result of the consensus was the formation of MVRPC in 1964, under Section 713.21 of the Ohio Revised Code. Membership included both elected officials and private sector representatives.
Evolution and Public Governance
In the 70s, in response to Federal mandates (and plentiful dollars to fund them), the organization gradually evolved into one solely comprised of elected officials, covering Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, and Preble Counties.
Reseeding Local Control and Transportation Integration
In the 1980s, federal programs and funds dramatically decreased, resulting in a much smaller organization, but also one with fewer constraints on its structure and functions.
Also in the early 80s, the Transportation Coordinating Committee, the transportation planning body for the urbanized area (Montgomery and Greene Counties) which had been jointly housed with MVRPC for many years, formally became part of MVRPC.
Strategic Restructuring and Re-engaging the Private Sector
In 1984, MVRPC adopted a new Strategic Plan and revised its Bylaws to reflect a more locally responsive and locally determined organization. Private sector membership (up to 25 percent) was also reinstated.
Environmental Focus and Regional Economic Coordination
The 1990s were about improving the Region’s coordination and economic development, with emphasis on transportation investments. MVRPC focused on enhancing public participation and regional decision making, providing accessibility around the Region, and improving watershed and air quality.
Economic Resilience and Territorial Expansion
During the 2000s, the Region saw significant change due to the Great Recession. In response, MVRPC focused on five major elements to support a stronger economy: corridors of commerce, partnerships, quality of life, and providing resources to communities and organizations. In 2005, Franklin, Carlisle, and Springboro joined MVRPC, extending the Region into Warren County.
New Leadership
In 2013, Brian O. Martin, AICP, became Executive Director of MVRPC.
Golden Anniversary Milestone
In 2014, MVRPC celebrated 50 years of serving the Miami Valley Region. More history and accomplishments of the Agency and the Region are collected in our 50 Year History Timeline.
Transit Accessibility and Coordination
In 2018, The Greater Region Mobility Initiative (GRMI) pilot program started as an effort led by MVRPC in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Office of Transit to improve coordination among transit providers by enhancing options for non-driving populations such as older adults, individuals with disabilities, and low-income populations.
Launch of the Regional Equity Initiative
In 2019, MVRPC launched the Regional Equity Initiative under the newly formed Institute for Livable and Equitable Communities.
Institutionalizing Equity and Livability
In 2021, The MVRPC Executive Committee and Board of Directors modified its Constitution and Bylaws to create the Institute for Livable and Equitable Communities Steering Committee (ISC). Since then, the ISC has guided and informed agency efforts to advance livability and equity across the Miami Valley.
Regional Expansion and Strategic Alignment
In 2024, MVRPC was designated as the Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) for the Darke-Preble-Shelby (DPS) Region by Governor DeWine.
In 2024, the MVRPC Strategic Plan was updated and adopted by the Board of Directors. The update was to better align the content and reflect the changes that have happened in the agency since the previous version.
Financial Structure
Each unit of local government member pays a per capita assessment to join MVRPC. Non-governmental and other governmental members, since they do not receive agency services as a member benefit, pay a flat rate to cover associated agency expenses.
MVRPC's annual operating expenses are approximately $6 million. Transportation planning accounts for about 90% of the total expenditures. Overall revenue comes from a variety of sources, including federal grants, member dues, non-Federal grants, and a small amount of miscellaneous revenues. Please refer to MVRPC’s annual audit report on our website for additional information.
Financial Statements
The most recent Annual Audit reports from the State of Ohio on MVRPC are available for review: