The Dutchess County Transportation Council (DCTC) serves as the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Dutchess County. Federal statutes require that urban areas with over 50,000 people be represented by an MPO. An MPO ensures that federal transportation funds are committed through a locally driven, comprehensive planning process. Since 1982, we have served that function, providing a forum for state and local government to solve transportation issues and reach consensus on federally-supported transportation plans and projects in Dutchess County and the Mid-Hudson Valley.
How to Get Involved
All of our meetings are open to the public. You can join our public information email list to receive notices of upcoming meetings and planning announcements. Our publications are posted on this website and paper copies are available upon request.
Contact Mark Debald, Transportation Program Administrator, or email us if you have questions about the Transportation Council or its activities.
Moving Dutchess Forward Update!
We've begun an update of our Metropolitan Transportation Plan - Moving Dutchess Forward (2021). The new Plan will establish a 25-year vision to improve transportation safety, reliability, and access to basic needs across the county. Please check out our work to date on Moving Dutchess Forward (2026), take our survey, register for our virtual meeting on December 17th, and make your voice heard!
Draft STIP Now Available
NYSDOT has issued its Draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for Federal Fiscal Years 2026-2029. The STIP lists all the federally funded transportation projects scheduled to begin during the four-year period. Comments and questions can be submitted via email to STIP@dot.ny.gov. Comments are due December 10, 2025.
Council Approves New Capital Program!
We're excited to announce that the Council recently approved a new five-year Capital Program-TIP. The new TIP covers the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2030 (Federal Fiscal Years-FFY 2026-2030), and programs over $175 million in federal transportation funding for state, county, and local projects across Dutchess County.
Rail Trail Feasibility Study Completed!
We're excited to announce the completion of the Beacon-Hopewell Rail Trail Feasibility Study. The study looks at the feasibility of adding a rail trail along Metro-North Railroad's Beacon Line: an inactive rail corridor that runs between Beacon and Hopewell Junction in East Fishkill. Visit the study website and read our Recommendations Report (.pdf) / Appendices (large file size) (.pdf) for more information.
