The Regional Intergovernmental Council Metropolitan Planning Organization (RIC MPO) has a strong history of using data-driven analysis to improve safety and mobility across Kanawha and Putnam counties. System-wide crash data is regularly reviewed, and identified hotspot locations are studied in depth to guide targeted safety improvements.
In June 2023, the RIC Policy Board adopted the RIC Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP), which formalized the MPO’s commitment to annual hotspot studies and established a framework for ongoing traffic safety initiatives.
Beyond safety analysis, the RIC MPO provides a full spectrum of transportation planning and design support for the region. The MPO can conduct site studies, support project plans and specifications (PS&E), and perform land use, parking, and multimodal access analyses. These efforts help communities plan and implement projects that improve connectivity, enhance transit and active transportation options, and integrate transportation investments with local growth and development strategies.
By combining rigorous data analysis, technical expertise, and collaboration with local partners, the RIC MPO ensures that transportation projects are not only safe and efficient but also strategically aligned with the long-term goals of the region.
The RIC Transportation Team has the following projects currently in progress.
These studies include safety analysis and recommendations as well as plans to improve a location through connectivity improvements and streetscapes.
The RIC MPO has a goal of advancing studies and plans into projects. This section includes links to developing, active or recently completed Transportation Projects in the region.
Capitol Connector - Kanawha Boulevard - Charleston
Lead Agency - City of Charleston
Project Page: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/0a9cb0651c484a7eb4441ef6e0f49d55
I-64 Fort Hill Truss Bridget - Eugene Carter Bridget Rehabilitation Project
Lead Agency - WV Division of Highways
Project Page: https://i64forthillbridge.com/
Cross Lanes Widening – WV 622 – Cross Lanes
Lead Agency - WV Division of Highways
Project Page: https://crosslaneswidening.com/
I-64 Nitro – Saint Albans Improvement Project
Lead Agency - WV Division of Highways
Status - Six-lane expansion complete to Route 34, Rebuild of the Donald M Legg Memorial Bridge (Eastbound) Complete, Construction of the Nitro World War 1 Memorial Bridget (Westbound) Complete.
Jefferson Road Improvement Project – WV 601 – South Charleston
Lead Agency - WV Division of Highways
Project Page: https://jeffersonroadwv.com/
Federal Aid Non-State Paving Pilot Program
Charleston - Summer 2026s
Saint Albans - Summer 2026
Regional Intergovernmental Council
Address: 315 D Street,
South Charleston, WV 25303