Seven-County Trail User Survey Being Conducted this Fall.
Every four years, partnering agencies of the Nation’s Largest Paved Trail Network survey trail users. They are asked questions like: How did you hear about the trails? What is your primary activity on the trails, and did you make a purchase during your outing on the trail? The results provide information to help the Region plan future programming and maintenance projects. The survey area is Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery and Warren Counties. To take the survey, go to mvrpc.org/trail-user-survey-2017. Keep an eye out for the survey results early next year.

MVRPC Receives the Coveted Best Practices in GIS Award
MVRPC’s GIS Program received the “2017 Best Practices Award” from the Ohio Geographically Referenced Information Program (OGRIP), the state’s coordinating body for GIS activities at state and local levels. The Miami Valley Equity Regional Profile, presenting the story on the issue of inequity in the Dayton Region, received the Second Place award in the Digital Map category.

 

This year’s conference was held September 25 – 27 in Columbus with more than 400 GIS professionals. Ohio GIS Conference is sponsored by the County Engineers Association of Ohio (CEAO), the Ohio Geographically Referenced Information Program (OGRIP), and the Ohio Chapter of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA).
For more information about MVRPC’s GIS Program, visit mvrpc.org/data-mapping/gis-mvrpc. For more information about Miami Valley Equity Regional Profile, visit mvrpc.org/miami-valley-equity-regional-profile.

Highlighting the Greater Miami Valley Region and Member Jurisdictions
Since 1964, MVRPC has served as the common ground where area partners come together to work toward a shared vision. Our member jurisdictions are vital to the Region’s success and MVRPC is proud to highlight them in a series of three television commercials currently airing on network and cable stations. The ads showcase clips from local jurisdictions’ attractions, festivals, and landmarks, each emphasizing our diversity, and at the same time, stressing how we are united by our similarities. These ads run as public service announcements to help educate residents about who we are and what we do. They can be viewed at mvrpc.org/about-mvrpc.
 

MVRPC Celebrates Rideshare Week Oct. 2-6
The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission is marking National Rideshare Week, October 2 - 6, 2017, with daily posts on social media highlighting the benefits of ridesharing. Commuters are encouraged to follow MVRPC and comment about your ridesharing experiences on MVRPC’s Facebook and Twitter pages.

MVRPC sponsors the local RIDESHARE Program which is available to anyone who lives, works, or attends college in Clinton, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery or Preble Counties. Commuters may register at MiamiValleyRideshare.org to receive a match list of people who have similar schedules and destinations, then contact them to set up a carpool, vanpool, or bikepool. The RIDESHARE Program is a partner of Gohio Commute, a statewide initiative, promoting commuting alternatives to driving alone. 
 

Grants & Funding Resources
On a monthly basis, MVRPC highlights new funding opportunities on our website at www.mvrpc.org/grant-and-funding-opportunities. These grant and funding opportunities were found through our use of Grantfinder software. A description, contact information and program links are included on these new sources. In addition, the website includes other valuable resources for your funding pursuits. 

This month we are featuring information on:

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup Grants – Deadline: November 16, 2017.
• United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Community Food Projects (CFP) Competitive Grants Program – Deadline: December 4, 2017.

If you need assistance with your grant pursuit or need further research, contact Lynn Zuch, Principal Planner, at 937.223.6323 or lzuch@mvrpc.org

Upcoming MVRPC Meetings:
10/12/17    10:00 a.m.    Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) – ODOT Central Office Headquarters, 1980 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH, 43223
10/19/17      9:30 a.m.   Technical Advisory Committee – 10 N. Ludlow St., Suite 700, Dayton, Ohio
10/26/17      8:00 a.m.    Regional Equity Listening Session – 10 N. Ludlow St., Suite 700, Dayton, Ohio
11/01/17    10:30 a.m.   TZD Safety Network -  Dayton Metro Library, 215 E Third St., Dayton, Ohio
11/02/17      8:30 a.m.   Executive Committee;   9:00 a.m. Board of Directors – 1515 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
11/08/17      4:00 p.m.   Public Participation Mtg., Proposed New Projects – 10 N. Ludlow St., Suite 700, Dayton, Ohio
11/09/17      9:30 a.m.   Sustainability Roundtable on Solar Energy – 10 N. Ludlow St., Suite 700, Dayton, Ohio

October 2017 Executive Director's Update available for download.