Air Quality

The Greensboro Urban Area is designated as non-attainment for Particulate Matter 2.5 and maintenance for One-Hour Ozone. The designations were made by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and require the MPO to analyze the impact of transportation projects on air quality. The MPO specifically must show that the area will conform to federal air quality standards after transportation projects are completed. The analysis is based on environmental factors and the amount of projected vehicle travel on the roadway once projects are completed.

The MPO also takes steps to maintain the area's conformity with federal air quality standards and to ensure that the area's federally funded transportation projects remain on schedule. On a regional scale, the MPO coordinates and cooperates with other jurisdictions and agencies to implement long-term air quality improvements in the Piedmont Triad.

Air Quality Links

Final Conformity Analysis and Determination Report for the Triad PM 2.5 Non-Attainment Area Amendment #1

Final 2035 LRTP & 2009-2015 MTIP Air Quality Conformity Determination

Final Triad Area 2007-2013 Air Quality Conformity Determination (previous determination) 

Final Triad PM 2.5 Air Quality Conformity Determination Report

Daily Regional Air Quality Report and Forecast

Air Quality Determination for Bridford Parkway Extension (U-4006)