Today, FHWA released an update of its information on Urban Area Boundaries and release dates. Specifically FHWA's Office of Planning has updated the “Census Issues” information on its websites to reflect Census 2010 and make it easier to find answers to common-asked questions. The websites provide information on urban/urbanized boundaries, new MPOs, designation of MPO and TMA, and the application of metropolitan planning requirements. Please visit the website(s) at: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/census_issues/urbanized_areas_and_mpo_tma In March 2012, the Census Bureau will be issuing the list of Urbanized Areas based on the 2010 Census population counts and the new criteria. The Census Bureau also plans to release TIGER/Line shape files at the same (or very close) time with these boundaries. Shortly thereafter, FHWA and FTA will prepare the Federal Register with the listing of new TMAs. -- Ed Christopher 708-283-3534 (V) 708-574-8131 (cell) FHWA RC-TST-PLN 4749 Lincoln Mall Drive, Suite 600 Matteson, IL 60443