From the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization | April 27, 2018
BUILD Grants Available
USDOT's new Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) discretionary grants are replacing the former TIGER grant program. The application period for BUILD is open April 23 - July 19. Eligible applicants include states, local governments, MPOs, and other public entities.
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National Bike Challenge
Get on your bike and ride! The
National Bike Challenge will run throughout May 2018. You can join a team and log your number of rides and miles to compete for prizes! (and get a little exercise in while you're at it)
CDC Grant Opportunity
The CDC has announced a 2018 grant opportunity as part of the State Physical Activity and Nutrition (SPAN) Program. Up to 15 applicants in different states will receive funding and support to implement evidence-based strategies and leverage resources from agriculture, transportation, education, business, commerce, housing, and other sectors to improve the nutrition and physical activity status of Americans.
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AIM Accepting Award Nominations
Aim is accepting nominations, now through June 1, for their 2018 Awards Program, to be recognized at this fall's
Ideas Summit. Nominations must be submitted by an elected official, and categories include Community Awards (for placemaking and local government collaboration), Individual Awards, and Green Communities Awards. Check out the
information sheet for more.
Work Zone Safety
National Work Zone Awareness Week was earlier this month, but go ahead and
check out this flyer of stats and tips from the FHWA. As road construction season begins, let's keep our road workers safe!
Review the MPO's draft Public Involvement Plan and tell us what you think!
Provide comments by May 4!
UPCOMING IRTC MEETING DATES
Check out the MPO's Calendar for upcoming meeting dates of the Indianapolis Regional Transportation Council and its Committees. All locations are accessible by public transportation.
Administrative Committee - April 27, at 8:30am at IndyGo, in the Board Room, 1501 West Washington St, Indianapolis **Please note earlier time**
Technical Committee - May 9, at 9am at MIBOR Realtor Association, 1912 N Meridian St, Indianapolis
Policy Committee - May 23, at 9am at MIBOR Realtor Association, 1912 N Meridian St, Indianapolis
