### Question
How is the term metropolitan planning area defined?


### Answer
The term **metropolitan planning area** is defined in *23 U.S.C. § 134* as the following:

> the geographic area determined by agreement between the metropolitan planning organization for the area and the Governor under subsection (e)

#### Citation:
  - *23 U.S.C. § 134*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAYS**

