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Join the Regional Transportation Conversation
MORPC's Executive Director Chester R. Jourdan Jr. spoke before a special Columbus City Council hearing on Tuesday, July 8, 2008. His presentation included research and trends which indicate that a broad regional transportation vision and adequate funding at the state and national level are needed to solve central Ohio’s current transportation and economic dilemmas.
View a synopsis of the presentation and let MORPC know your thoughts. Post your opinion on the Central Ohio Regional Issues Forum (CORIF) or send written comments to MORPC’s Executive Director Chester R. Jourdan Jr., 111 Liberty Street, Suite 100, Columbus, Ohio 43215.
FHWA AWorkshop - Analysis Tools and Methodologies Supporting Planning for Operations
June 10, 2008, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Scioto Conference Room
This workshop is aimed at exploring the need for and the availability of analysis methods and tools that can be used to plan for transportation system management and operations strategies in metropolitan areas. Learn what types of information and data are needed in order to better integrate operations in the overall planning process, and examine the capabilities of some of the many analysis methods and tools that are currently available for meeting these needs. An overview of the available analysis methods and tools will be provided and demonstrations of three example tools will also be provided (SCReening for ITS [SCRITS], ITS Deployment Analysis System [IDAS], and DYNASMART-P tools). There is no cost for this workshop, but registration is required.
To register for this event, please RSVP to Shari Saunders, 614.233.4125, ssaunders@morpc.org.
Federal Funding Applicants' Workshop—June 19
Public agencies are invited to a workshop for those interested in applying for locally-entrusted federal funding through MORPC. Learn how to complete our single application for Surface Transportation Program (STP), Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program, and Transportation Enhancement (TE) Program funds. Draft principles and application procedures for these programs are available now, and are expected to be adopted by MORPC's Policy Committee with minimal changes on June 12. Therefore, we encourage you to read these documents and start gathering your application information today. The June 19 workshop (held here at MORPC from 2:00-4:00 pm) will cover the application process and give you an opportunity to ask questions. We strongly encourage you to attend. Please RSVP to Brenda Noé via email or phone (614.233.4146).
SCIP & LTIP Infrastructure Workshop—June 25 at 1:30 pm
District 3—Franklin County
MORPC will host an application workshop for applicants applying for funding through the State Capital Improvements Program (SCIP) and Local Transportation Improvement Program (LTIP) at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at MORPC's offices, 111 Liberty Street, Suite 100 in Columbus. To register for the workshop, email Wilma Yoder or call her at 614.233.4175. There is no fee to attend the workshop but registration by Friday, June 20, 2008, is requested.
The deadline for Round 23 applications is Monday, September 8, 2008, at 5 p.m. The Round 23 application materials and the schedule will be posted under Transportation/Funding & Grants at www.morpc.org by June 23. If you have questions, please feel free to email Wilma Yoder or call her at 614.233.4175.
Innovative Financing Workshop for Ohio Transportation
June 5, 2008 at The Columbus, A Renaissance Hotel
Ohio’s businesses and workers depend upon our transportation system to be safe and dependable. However, we are facing a funding crisis for key transportation initiatives. The Innovative Financing Workshop for Ohio Transportation provided insightful information as we move forward with the challenges ahead in transportation funding. See morpc.org/innovative for more information.
Public Opinion Sought on Survey
The Ohio 21st Century Transportation Task Force is seeking public opinion on transportation issues facing the state. To help prioritize Ohio's transportation needs click here and complete the survey.
Speakers' presentations now available
Ohio Transportation Leadership Forum presented by MORPC
March 19 from 8:30am – 4pm
Hyatt on Capitol Square
Businesses and workers depend on our transportation system to be safe and dependable. However, funding for key transportation projects are dwindling throughout the country. Join national and state policy makers and transportation officials at the Ohio Transportation Leadership Forum to address future transportation infrastructure needs and learn new ways of filling transportation funding gaps.
MORPC is hosting the event that features Senator George V. Voinovich, Surface Transportation Policy Partnership President Anne Canby and National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission Vice-Chairman Jack Schenendorf.
