It sounds like what you are describing is the system of metropolitan planning organizations in the US. I'm especially spoiled after living in Portland, OR for a

It sounds like what you are describing is the system of metropolitan planning organizations in the US. I'm especially spoiled after living in Portland, OR for almost 10 years as they have a very active MPO (called 'Metro') and has democratically elected representatives. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolitan_planning_organization https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolitan_planning_organiza...