Connect 2050 – Paving the Way Forward
Last updated in 2020, the Cheyenne region’s Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) is ready for a refresh! At the Cheyenne MPO, we’re laying the groundwork for a transportation future that honors our region’s unique character while preparing for tomorrow’s growth. Connect 2050 lays long-term plans and priorities for all modes of travel, including car, bike, pedestrian, transit, and freight.
Connect 2050 is an update to Connect 2045, which can be accessed here.
Why does Connect 2050 Matter?
Your Vision, Your Future
Connect 2050 is our blueprint for the future. We’re crafting a regional transportation vision that reflects how we want our transportation system to evolve. With clearly defined goals and measurable objectives, we’ll be able to track our progress and make sure we’re keeping on track.
Building Momentum Together
Transportation planning is a community effort. Through public engagement and collaboration with key stakeholders, we’re ensuring that our recommendations have broad support. This process not only secures smart investments but also positions the Cheyenne MPO as a trusted resource for regional planning.
Smart Investments, Lasting Impact
We know that every dollar counts. That’s why we’re conducting a thorough analysis of key corridors to determine where our transportation investments will make the biggest difference. Our focus is on maximizing benefits for residents and preserving what makes Cheyenne special.
Securing the Future of Transportation
We’re committed to pursuing and retaining all transportation funding available to the region for long-range planning. The LRTP is required by the federal government to continue to receive federal funds. Connect 2050 will meet all federal requirements to ensure the Cheyenne region continues to receive its fair share of federal transportation dollars.
Connect 2050 Study Area
Connect 2050 covers the entire Cheyenne MPO planning area, which is over 385 square miles of Laramie County. The planning area was recently expanded and includes the entirety of the City of Cheyenne and portions of unincorporated Laramie County.
Connect 2050 Update Schedule
The LRTP process began in late 2024 and is expected to be complete in December 2025. There will be two major phases of public involvement in late Spring 2025 and late Fall 2025.
Contact Us
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Documents
As deliverables are finalized to support Connect 2050, they will be posted here. More to come soon!
Connect 2045 and PlanCheyenne Archives
About Connect 2045
Cheyenne area’s Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), adopted in 2020, Connect 2045 is a Master Transportation and Land Use Plan Update to the 2014 PlanCheyenne.
2020
Connect 2045 is the update to the 2014 PlanCheyenne Master Transportation Plan.
Along with completing and adopting the Master Transportation Plan, the City and County adopted an updated and revised Future Land Use Plan. To view this new map, which combines the Future Transportation and Land Use Plans into one, click the link below.
About PlanCheyenne
Adopted by the City of Cheyenne in 2006, PlanCheyenne is an award-winning, community-driven plan that charts the Cheyenne area’s course for the future.
Created with the extensive involvement of citizens, city and county officials, and planners, PlanCheyenne represents Cheyenne’s approach to growing as a “community of choice” and contains three major components:
2006
2006 Plan Cheyenne Executive Summary
2006 PlanCheyenne Community Plan
2006 PlanCheyenne Transportation Plan
2006 PlanCheyenne Parks and Recreation Plan
2014
PlanCheyenne: Reflections and Progress 2014 was the first major update to the 2006 PlanCheyenne. Click the links below to view the updates (City and County) versions to each plan.
2014 PlanCheyenne Community Plan – CITY Version
2014 PlanCheyenne Community Plan – COUNTY Version
2014 PlanCheyenne Land Use Plan – CITY Version
2014 PlanCheyenne Land Use Plan – COUNTY Version
2014 PlanCheyenne Transportation Plan – CITY Version
2014 PlanCheyenne Transportation Plan – COUNTY Version
2019
PlanCheyenne: Interim Cheyenne Area Master Plan was an update to the 2014 PlanCheyenne. Click the link below to view the Interim Plan.