MVRPC’s Web TELUS Now Includes Information about Transportation Projects Planned for Darke & Preble Counties
January 5, 2012
Dayton, OH - The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission’s (MVRPC’s) Web TELUS online program now includes information about transportation projects planned for Darke and Preble Counties in Ohio.
"This web-based application called TELUS, which stands for Transportation Economic and Land Use System, uses special software to allow users to see the latest, most accurate information about up-coming transportation projects," explained Don Spang, MVRPC’s Executive Director.
Users can access Web TELUS by going to http://maps.mvrpc.org/telus/WebTelus/Login:LoginPublic. In addition, an instructional video that guides users through the various screens is available. On the Web TELUS main page, users can click on the link "Watch our Introduction to Web TELUS" to view the video.
Web TELUS was developed by the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), located in Newark, New Jersey. Over the past several years, with a $6 million grant from the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), staff at NJIT has worked to make the web-based, shared information application very user-friendly.
For more information regarding the Web TELUS program, contact Paul Arnold, MVRPC’s Senior Planner - Short Range Programs, at (937) 223-6323.
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The Miami Valley Planning Commission Launhes a Facebook Page
January 3, 2012
Dayton, OH - The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) is becoming more "social" with the launch of a new Facebook page. The page includes information on a variety of regional topics including transportation planning, regional land use planning, and air/water quality planning for the Miami Valley Region. Users can go to www.facebook.com and search for the "Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission", then click the LIKE button to become a friend.
"Facebook allows us to connect with the community in ways we haven’t been able to before. We understand that people want information quickly. We want people to know that we are the "go-to" agency when it comes to regional planning issues," explained Don Spang, MVRPC’s Executive Director. "We’ll be posting information daily that Miami Valley residents might find very useful. Our Facebook page, in combination with our robust website (www.mvrpc.org), will help residents be well-informed."
The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission strives to foster collaboration among communities, stakeholders and residents to advance regional transportation priorities. MVRPC is a forum and resource where these regional partners can identify priorities, develop public policy and implement collaborative strategies to improve the quality of life and economic vitality throughout the Miami Valley. 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.
For more detailed information regarding the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission, contact Don Spang, MVRPC’s Executive Director, at (937) 223-6323 or go to www.mvrpc.org.
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Public Hearing and Availability of Draft Environmental Impact Statement / WPAFB & SR444 Potential Closure
December 7, 2011
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Asset Management Division
Holding a Public Hearing on the Entry Control Reconfiguration and Base Perimeter Fence Relocation in Area A, WPAFB, Draft Environmental Impact Statement
The United States Air Force through Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) invites the public to attend a public hearing for the Entry Control Reconfiguration and Base Perimeter Fence Relocation in Area A, Draft Environmental lmpact Statement (ElS).
The Air Force will host an open house and a public hearing to present information about the project and to solicit input from the public during a 45-day public comment period. The 88th Air Base Wing Civil Engineering Directorate, Asset Management Division, WPAFB, proposes to implement solutions to improve security, safety, and traffic flow into and on the base. Entry control facilities will be consolidated, relocated and reconfigured to meet current Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Standards and the perimeter fence extended to encompass the Kittyhawk Center located on the east side of the base. There is also the potential to close SR 444, between Dayton-Yellow Springs Road and Dayton Drive once the Final EIS is approved.
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Public Feedback Requested on First Phase of I-75 Modernization Project
November 29, 2011
Dayton, OH - The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC), in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 7 and the Federal Highway Administration, is asking for public feedback on the first phase of the I-75 Modernization project through downtown Dayton. This phase, of the three-phase project, reconstructed I-75 and added three continuous lanes in both directions in the area that includes Main Street and State Route 4. The reconstructed portion of I-75 eliminated the sharp curve that previously existed near I-75 and SR 4, as well as replaced bridges and improved ramps and pavement. The project began in 2007 and was recently completed.
Motorists are asked to fill out a brief survey online to provide their feedback. The survey can be found online at www.I75commuting.com
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Public Meeting Nov 23 to Review PDAC Applications
November 03, 2011
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Dayton, OH - The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) will hold a Public Participation Meeting to present proposed projects being considered for funding as part of the Priority Development and Advocacy Committee (PDAC) process. The PDAC process is organized to evaluate proposed projects, establish a list of regional priorities and recommend projects that aid the community by "speaking with one voice" when pursuing funding opportunities.
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