Transit + MPO = Partners for Livable Communities MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act) implementation has given public transportation a greater role in transportation planning and programming decisions. How can transit, MPOs and cities foster decision-making partnerships to attain the best mix of integrated mobility solutions? What are the most effective strategies (including scenario planning) for advancing livable and sustainable communities? Moderator: James D. Parsons, AICP, Vice President, US West Transit Rail Market Sector Lead, AECOM, Seattle, Washington Sean Libberton, Principal, PB Strategic Consulting, Washington, DC Ted Knowlton, AICP, Deputy Director, Wasatch Front Regional Council, Salt Lake City, Utah Matthew Welbes, Executive Director, Federal Transit Administration, Washington, DC Matt Sibul, PE, Chief Planning Officer, Utah Transit Administration, Salt Lake City, Utah Todd Hemingson, AICP, Vice President of Strategic Planning & Development, Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Austin, Texas