EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- You can help shape the future of transportation in the El Paso region for the next two decades. The El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization (EPMPO) will have a public open house to discuss its 2052 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). The meeting will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at the Black Box Theater at Burges High School, 7800 Edgemere Dr. The long-term plan serves as a guide to help prioritize future funding for transportation and provides recommendations on projects, programs and policies for all modes of transportation, organizers said.“Transportation plays a major role in how we travel, connect and grow as a region,” said Eduardo Calvo, executive director of the El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization. “Our daily commute, access to jobs, schools, local services, and recreational activities directly impact our quality of life. It is vital that our plan reflects the vision and priorities of our community.” The EPMPO is required to update the plan every four years and public participation is an important part of that process, according to a news release sent out on behalf of the MPO. About the El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization The El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization ( EPMPO) is the regional body responsible for coordinating transportation planning across the El Paso region. It brings together local governments, counties, and transportation agencies to make decisions that guide the region’s transportation needs and future. EPMPO is led by a 30-member Transportation Policy Board (TPB) that sets policy and allocates transportation funds. The TPB is supported by a 16-member Transportation Project Advisory Committee (TPAC) that provides technical expertise and recommendations.