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Virtual Public Participation Meeting to Review Transportation Projects being considered for Funding for MVRPC’s Sub-allocated Federal Funds.

Dateline:

October 17, 2024

To be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024 – 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. via via Zoom, a video conferencing platform.

The Dayton Foundation - Del Mar Encore Fellow for MVRPC

Dateline:

August 05, 2024

The Del Mar Encore Fellow will support MVRPC Institute for Livable and Equitable Communities' Livable and Age-Friendly Communities Inititative; working to engage critical partners in supporting the Institute domains, assisting in recruiting communities to join the AARP Network of Age-Friendly State and Communities and coordinating funding for age-friendly regional initiatives.

Virtual Public Meetings and In-Person Meetings to Review the FINAL DRAFT of the Greater Region Mobility Initiative Transportation Coordination Plan

Dateline:

July 15, 2024

Dayton, OH – MVRPC will hold a will hold a virtual Public Participation Meeting and three In-Person Public Participation meetings to review the FINAL DRAFT of the Greater Region Mobility Initiative (GRMI) Transportation Coordination Plan (GRMI Plan) Update. The GRMI Plan is a roadmap to regional mobility by identifying and addressing transportation barriers for those living in an eight-county region known as the Greater Region.

Virtual Public Participation Meeting to be held regarding the DRAFT Public Participation Policy Update

Thursday, February 22nd, 2024

Dayton, OH – The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) will hold a virtual Public Participation Meeting to review the Draft Public Participation Policy Update. MVRPC is committed to meaningful and proactive public participation to ensure that projects and planning activities evolve from and address public needs. These forums, coupled with careful attention to feedback, will result in better, well-informed, legitimized, decision-making process and transparency to the community.

The Public Participation Policy is intended to guide and facilitate meaningful discussion and consensus building throughout the transportation planning process, as well as in other non-transportation related, but regionally significant plans and studies. This policy was developed in accordance with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Ohio and local guidelines and customary practices.

The meeting will take place via Zoom, a video conferencing platform, and will be held as follows: Thursday, March 14, 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/84457274163
Enter Meeting ID: 844 5727 4163

Or call in to join the meeting by phone:

(646) 558-8656 - Meeting ID: 844 5727 4163# US (New York)
(312) 626-6799 - Meeting ID: 844 5727 4163# US (Chicago)

Participation through 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 policy, MVRPC staff will accept comments and answer questions. If you are unable to attend, the policy is available for public review on MVRPC’s website at mvrpc.org/about/policies 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 policy will be accepted at the above address, web address, or via email at publicaffairs@mvrpc.org until April 8, 2024.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, low-income status 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, language interpretation or translation services for 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 March 7, 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 the 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 geographic area includes Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby, and northern Warren counties in Southwest Ohio. Learn more at mvrpc.org/our-region.

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