### Question
How does the law define metropolitan planning organization?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 5303*, **metropolitan planning organization** is defined as:

> 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**

