Metropolitan Area

{
  "id": "MLC-T-TRA-000238",
  "term": "Metropolitan Area",
  "field": "Transportation",
  "definition": "A large population nucleus, together with adjacent communities that have a high degree of economic and social integration with that nucleus. A metropolitan area (MA) may be defined around two or more nuclei. The MA is a statistical standard designated and defined by the Office of Management and Budget, following a set of official published standards. An MA comprises one or more counties except in New England where MAs are composed of cities and towns rather than whole counties. Classifications of MAs include metropolitan statistical area (MSA) and consolidated metropolitan statistical area (CMSA) that is divided into primary metropolitan statistical areas (PMSA).",
  "references": [
    "TranStats Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/transportation/metropolitan-area/"
}