MVRPC Hosted LUCA Workshop for 2020 Census Update
On Thursday, May 18, 2017, MVRPC hosted the 2020 Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) Workshop. As the photo at left shows, we hosted the meeting in our Lake Conference Room. The LUCA program provides local officials the opportunity to review and comment on the U.S. Census Bureau’s residential address list to ensure an accurate 2020 Census. Ms. Rose Simmons, a representative from the U.S. Census Bureau in Columbus, provided information about the 2020 Census LUCA program, how to participate, and the schedule for future steps needed to complete the Census.

MVRPC, as a U.S. Census Affiliate organization, will be assisting the U.S. Census Bureau for its 2020 Census including information sharing with our members. For more information, contact Lynn Zuch, Principal Planner, at lzuch@mvrpc.org.

MVRPC Hosted Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop Training Session
MVRPC hosted its second Geographic Information System (GIS) training session on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at Wright State University’s GIS Lab. The event was a huge success, with a total of 17 attendees, 16 of which were from 11 different MVRPC member organizations. The session was intended for first time GIS users and focused on hands-on learning on how to use ArcGIS Desktop software.  MVRPC staff members served as instructors and each participant had an opportunity to learn how to import, manipulate, analyze, and map demographic data using ArcGIS Desktop.

For more information about MVRPC’s GIS program, visit our website at www.mvrpc.org/data-mapping/gis-mvrpc.

Announcing New Regional Profiles
MVRPC recently released two new regional profiles: Transportation Profile and Business and Industry Profile as part of our ongoing Regional Profile Series. Presented through infographics, the Transportation Profile highlights important facts on our transportation system and modes while the Business and Industry Profile examines economic trends over the last 12 years.

Printable versions and companion dynamic, web-based profiles, and interactive maps are available on our website at http://www.mvrpc.org/regional-profiles.

RIDESHARE Program Update
The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission’s RIDESHARE Program is pleased to announce it’s now part of a statewide initiative which features updated ride matching software plus a new name and tagline (Gohio Commute – A Smarter Way).  MVRPC’s RIDESHARE Program, along with six other Ohio-based ridesharing programs, is a member the Ohio Association of Regional Councils (OARC). OARC contracted with RideAmigos, an industry leader specializing in providing transportation demand management systems, to develop the ride-matching program. The program helps match people who want to commute together to work, college, or other destinations. Features include a mobile-friendly platform, direct messaging to others with whom the user has matched, ability to track trips to gauge their environmental impact, and information about other transportation options in the Region. Please visit MiamiValleyRideshare.org for information and a link to the updated matching website.

Grants & Funding Resources
On a monthly basis, MVRPC is highlighting several funding opportunities on our website that could benefit communities in the Region. We include a description, contact information, and program links. We have also listed other valuable resources for finding funding opportunities. If you need assistance with your grant pursuit or need further grant research, contact Lynn Zuch, Principal Planner, at 937.223.6323 or lzuch@mvrpc.org

See more at: www.mvrpc.org/grant-and-funding-opportunities

This month we are featuring information on:

• U.S. Economic Development Assistance (EDA) Programs­ Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs – Deadline: ongoing.
• The Kettering Fund – Deadline: Request Summaries for the next grant cycle will run until July 31, 2017. If your organization is invited to submit a Full Proposal, the deadline will be September 15, 2017.

Upcoming MVRPC Meetings: 
7/20/17   9:30 a.m.      Technical Advisory Committee – 10 N. Ludlow St., Suite 700, Dayton, Ohio
8/03 – 8/04, 2017        Ohio Freight Conference, Columbus Hilton Downtown
8/03/17   8:30 a.m.      Executive Committee – 1515 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
8/03/17   9:00 a.m.      Board of Directors – 1515 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
8/29 – 8/30, 2017        MVRPC Federal Certification Review – 10 N. Ludlow St., Suite 700, Dayton, Ohio

July 2017 Executive Director's Update available for download