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MPO Seeks Consultant for Bicycle Study
In March 2009, the MPO Transportation Policy Board
adopted a combined “infill and transit oriented development” growth scenario
for use in the development of the region’s long range transportation plan and
a “Complete Streets” resolution, both encouraging the use of non-motorized
transportation. In the Spring of 2010, the City of Please click here to access the RFP: http://www.sametroplan.org/Job_RFP/RFP/rfp.html |
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New TIP
Public Meeting Dates Coming Soon
The TIP, then, is our four-year financially
constrained list of roadway, transit, bicycle,
pedestrian and rideshare projects that are approved for federal and state
funding by the MPO Transportation Policy Board. It is updated every two years
and normally amended quarterly. The MPO is currently developing a new TIP for fiscal
years 2011-2014 and public meetings will be conducted in March and April as
part of that process. Details on these Public Meeting dates and locations
will be published soon so keep a sharp eye out here, on the MPO’s Facebook page or on our
website. For information on the current FY 2008-2010 TIP,
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MPO Assists Palo Alto College’s
Bike Share Initiative
Another MPO Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee member assisting
PAC with their Bike Share Program has been VIA’s
Abigail Kinnison who offered for use a number of bicycles abandoned on VIA
buses and not reclaimed for over 30 days. Last year PAC applied
for a Green Effects Grant co-sponsored by National Geographic and Sun Chips
and was a top 10 finalist out of 2,500 entries. Although PAC did not ultimately
receive the $20,000 grant, College President Dr. Ana M. “Cha” Guzmán, found the start-up money needed for the
following: •
100 Used/Donated Bikes spray-painted day-glow green and available to ride
free around our 132-acre campus ($4,000) •
6 Student-Designed Sculptural Bike Racks – materials/fabrication ($6,000) •
Bike Shed – including extra bicycle parts, tires, tubes, and tools ($8,000) •
5 Free Bicycle Maintenance Workshops ($2,000)
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Count down to the U.S. 2010 Census In
mid-March, the
United States Census Bureau will mail more than 600,000 Census forms to
households across Your participation in the 2010 Census
will ensure that a portion of the $400 billion
in federal funding will go directly to local community programs,
healthcare, schools and infrastructure. In addition, an accurate
count of the population assures political representation at all levels
of government. Expect the Census questionnaire to arrive in your
mail box in the week of March 15, 2010. With only 10 questions, it’s the
shortest questionnaire in history and only takes about 10 minutes to
complete. Fill it out! It’s in your hands San Antonio! For
more information, visit www.sanantonio.gov/census. |
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MPO
Offices will be closed Friday, April 2nd for Good Friday. |
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