Unified Work Programs (UWPs) are required by federal transportation legislation and fall under the responsibility of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs). The development and maintenance of UWPs are subject to the regulations set forth under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and preceding federal transportation bills.

The UWP is a document that outlines the transportation planning work & studies to be conducted within the MPO Region over a one year period. The purpose of the UWP is to coordinate planning efforts, identify regionally significant projects, and allocate State and Federal funding to support local transportation planning activities.