The Rockford Region Metropolitan Planning Organization has been recognized as having one of the best Complete Streets policies in the nation.

According to a community announcement, Smart Growth America ranked the Rockford MPO eighth in its Best Complete Streets Policies 2025 report, with San Antonio taking the top spot. The Region 1 Planning Council serves as the MPO for the Rockford region.

The Rockford MPO was the only MPO included in the top ten policies, with the rest being municipalities. The organization covers a diverse region consisting of three counties that are a mix of rural and urban areas.

“As Chair of our Metropolitan Planning Organization, I am incredibly proud that we have been recognized as 8th nationally for our Complete Streets Policies by Smart Growth America,” Joe C

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