metro
04-17-2008, 03:50 PM
Regional Transportation Program to Undergo Review
Posted: Thursday, April 03, 2008
The federal agencies involved in funding the region's transportation programs are asking citizens for their input on transportation planning in Central Oklahoma, and whether residents feel like they are being given a fair opportunity to be involved in the process.
The Federal Highway and Transit Administrations have scheduled a public listening session as part of an evaluation of ACOG's transportation planning activities over the past four years. The session will take place on April 22, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Metro Technology Center, 1900 Springlake Drive, in Oklahoma City.
ACOG, which serves as the region's Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), coordinates transportation planning efforts within the metropolitan region, which encompasses all of Oklahoma and Cleveland counties and portions of Canadian, Grady, Logan and McClain counties. The Association is responsible for developing the long-range plan with input from area citizens, cities, towns, counties and local, state and federal transportation agencies, including the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority (COTPA).
As the MPO for Central Oklahoma, ACOG is responsible for long and short-range transportation planning from a multi-modal approach, incorporating street and highway improvements, transit options, goods movement, bicycle and pedestrian travel and new technologies, such as intelligent transportation systems.
The review is part of a certification process that takes place every four years to ensure that MPOs comply with federal standards and policies. The public is encouraged to attend.
In addition to the meeting, FHWA is accepting written comments. Comments may be sent to Isaac Akem, FHWA, 300 N. Meridian, Room 105S Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73107-6560 by June 20, 2008. Interpreters will be available but must be requested by April 16, by calling 234-2264 by voice or 234-2217 (TDD).
Posted: Thursday, April 03, 2008
The federal agencies involved in funding the region's transportation programs are asking citizens for their input on transportation planning in Central Oklahoma, and whether residents feel like they are being given a fair opportunity to be involved in the process.
The Federal Highway and Transit Administrations have scheduled a public listening session as part of an evaluation of ACOG's transportation planning activities over the past four years. The session will take place on April 22, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Metro Technology Center, 1900 Springlake Drive, in Oklahoma City.
ACOG, which serves as the region's Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), coordinates transportation planning efforts within the metropolitan region, which encompasses all of Oklahoma and Cleveland counties and portions of Canadian, Grady, Logan and McClain counties. The Association is responsible for developing the long-range plan with input from area citizens, cities, towns, counties and local, state and federal transportation agencies, including the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority (COTPA).
As the MPO for Central Oklahoma, ACOG is responsible for long and short-range transportation planning from a multi-modal approach, incorporating street and highway improvements, transit options, goods movement, bicycle and pedestrian travel and new technologies, such as intelligent transportation systems.
The review is part of a certification process that takes place every four years to ensure that MPOs comply with federal standards and policies. The public is encouraged to attend.
In addition to the meeting, FHWA is accepting written comments. Comments may be sent to Isaac Akem, FHWA, 300 N. Meridian, Room 105S Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73107-6560 by June 20, 2008. Interpreters will be available but must be requested by April 16, by calling 234-2264 by voice or 234-2217 (TDD).