Dayton, OH – The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) will hold an “Open House” style Public Participation Meeting to present the FINAL DRAFT Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) which includes transportation projects being considered for federal funding.
The meeting will be held as follows:
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission
10 N. Ludlow Street, Suite 700
Courthouse Square - Dayton, OH
The public may attend anytime between 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The meeting will include a review of the FINAL DRAFT TIP for State Fiscal Years (SFY) 2018 - 2021. The list includes roadway projects, bike/pedestrian projects, bus/transit and other transportation-related projects and services planned for SFY2018 -SFY2021 (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2021).
The TIP is prepared by MVRPC in cooperation with local and state officials, along with other agencies. It is consistent with the amount of federal and state funding that is expected to be available to the Region and it conforms to the requirements of the Clean Air Act. Updated every two years and amended as needed, the TIP includes all federal and state surface transportation-funded projects in Greene, Miami and Montgomery Counties and the jurisdictions of Carlisle, Franklin, and Springboro in Warren County.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, the FINAL DRAFT TIP will also be available for public review on MVRPC’s website at www.mvrpc.org/transportation/short-range. You can also review the document at the MVRPC offices, 10 N. Ludlow Street, Suite 700, Dayton, OH, 45402, during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday). Written comments will be accepted through Monday, April 17, 2017, at the above address or via email to Paul Arnold, Manager of Short Range Programs, at parnold@mvrpc.org.
At all MVRPC public participation meetings, interpreters for hearing impaired individuals or bi-lingual interpreters are available upon request. Requests should be made at least one week prior to the meeting date. Contact MVRPC at (937) 223-6323 or 1-800-750-0750 TTY/TDD to request an interpreter. Parking validation for The Arts Garage will be distributed at the meeting. The parking garage is located at 107 N. Ludlow Street across from the Schuster Performing Arts Center. There are numerous Greater Dayton RTA transit routes convenient to MVRPC’s office on Courthouse Square, including Wright Stop Plaza.
Established in 1964, the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission promotes collaboration among communities, stakeholders, and residents to advance regional priorities. MVRPC is a forum and resource where the Board of Directors identifies priorities and develops public policy and collaborative strategies to improve quality of life throughout the Miami Valley Region. MVRPC performs various regional planning activities, including air quality, water quality, transportation, land use, research and GIS. As the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), MVRPC is responsible for transportation planning in Greene, Miami and Montgomery Counties and parts of northern Warren County. MVRPC's areawide water quality planning designation encompasses five (5) counties: Darke, Preble plus the three MPO counties.
For additional information, contact Paul Arnold, Manager of Short Range Programs, at (937) 223-6323 or via the e-mail address listed above.
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