Dayton, OH – The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) will hold a virtual Public Participation Meeting to present a DRAFT of the Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP). MVRPC has developed the first regional greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory, and compiled strategies for lowering emissions suggestions from member jurisdictions and national models. The purpose of this planning effort is to explore approaches the Region can take to contribute to national goals to reduce GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 and to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
With Inflation Reduction Act funding from US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), planning support from Sustainability Solutions Group and in partnership with communities and park districts from across the Miami Valley, MVRPC has been leading a regional effort to develop the Region’s first Climate Action Plan.
The meeting will take place via Zoom, a video conferencing platform, and will be held as follows: Thursday, February 1, 2024 – 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Access the meetings via computer, tablet or mobile device using this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89216043261
Enter Meeting ID: 892 1604 3261
Or call in to join the meeting by phone:
(646) 558-8656 - Meeting ID: 892 1604 3261# US (New York)
(312) 626-6799 - Meeting ID: 892 1604 3261# US (Chicago)
Participation via computer, tablet or mobile device using the link above is encouraged to take advantage of Zoom on-screen meeting features even if relying on the phone for audio functions.
After a brief summary of the DRAFT report, MVRPC staff will accept comments and answer questions. Stakeholders and interested members of the general public are invited to review the PCAP report and provide comments on the contents and recommended projects and programs for emissions reductions.
If you are unable to attend, information will also be available for public review on MVRPC’s website at mvrpc.org/climate-pollution-reduction-planning and at the MVRPC offices, 10 North Ludlow St., Suite 700, Dayton, OH, 45402, during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday). Written comments regarding the DRAFT report will be accepted at the above address, web address, or via email at mlindsay@mvrpc.org until February 9, 2024.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. MVRPC is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, or language interpretation or translation services to participate in this meeting, please contact, Laura Dent, Director of Marketing and Public Outreach, at 937-531-6542, 1-800-750-0750 TTY/TDD, and LHenry@mvrpc.org no later than January 25, 2024.
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 planning and research functions for our Region that ensure livable and equitable communities; clean air and water; robust roadway, transit, and active transportation options; and strategic community plans that chart the course for member communities and partners. MVRPC’s Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) involves Preble, Darke, and Shelby Counties. As the 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.
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