### Question
How is the "metropolitan planning organization" defined?


### Answer
The term **metropolitan planning organization** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 5303* as follows -

> the policy board of an organization established as a result of the designation process under subsection (d)

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 5303*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-GENERAL AND INTERMODAL PROGRAMS > CHAPTER 53-PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION**

