From the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization | April 13, 2018
April 27 Admin Meeting - Time Change
The IRTC Administrative Committee will meet on April 27 at the usual location (IndyGo Board Room, 1501 W. Washington) at an earlier time:
8:30am. Please be advised of the time change! Check the
MPO's calendar for meeting details.
Inclusive Transportation Planning Grants Available
The Administration for Community Living (in partnership with the Federal Transit Administration) is making available grants of up to $35,000 for up to 20 organizations. Awardees can use the grants to facilitate development of local inclusive, coordinated transportation systems in which people with disabilities, older adults, and caregivers actively participate in both advisory and decision-making roles. More information on the
website; deadline to apply is May 4, 2018.
Be an Intern with the MPO!
We're looking for an intern for Summer 2018. If interested, visit the
MPO's Job Opportunities page for details and to apply!
Deadline: April 12
Indy Chosen for T4A Smart Cities Collaborative
The City of Indianapolis has been chosen to participate in Transportation for America (T4A)'s Smart Cities Collaborative. Leaders from 22 municipalities will join together to share best practices in transportation. Read more in the
IBJ, or on the
T4A website.
INDOT Local Trax Program
INDOT is making available $125 million for high-priority railroad safety projects on local roads statewide. Read more about the program in
this release, and visit the
website for details. Applications will be accepted from May 1 through August 31.
Greenwood Roundabout
A new roundabout is planned for the intersection of Smith Valley Road and Madison Avenue. Construction is scheduled to begin in June, with at least a 90-day closure. For more info, check out the
INDOT news release, or
Greenwood's project website. This project was awarded federal funding through the Indianapolis MPO.
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
