WILMAPCO Meetings
All
meetings are open to the public. Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held in the WILMAPCO Conference Room.
Feb. 6, 3 p.m.
Feb. 8, 10 a.m.
Feb. 8, 1 p.m.
Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 15, 10 a.m.
Feb. 26, 4 - 7 p.m.
Newark Free Library
In case of inclement weather, please call (302) 737-6205, or toll free from Cecil County at (888) 808-7088 for cancellations or postponements.
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For updates or more information on upcoming WILMAPCO meetings, please visit
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Transportation news and events from the
Wilmington Area Planning Council (WILMAPCO).
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 TIP Public Comment Period
WILMAPCO has released its draft FY 2019 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for public review. Funding the region's transportation projects, the TIP prioritizes and details more than $2 billion of anticipated transportation projects including roads, buses, rail, bicycle, and pedestrian.
WILMAPCO will hold a Public Workshop in partnership with DelDOT on Monday, February 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Newark Free Library. WILMAPCO and DelDOT staff will be available to discuss proposed projects and listen to feedback. For more information or to submit a comment, please visit www.wilmapco.org/tip.
Request for Proposals
WILMAPCO is seeking consultant services to conduct the 12th Street Connector Alignment Project for Wilmington, DE. Seven (7) copies of proposals must be mailed or hand delivered. Faxed applications will not be accepted. The deadline for applications is February 23, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. Proposals received after this time and date will not be accepted. For more information, please visit www.wilmapco.org/wilmington/12th_St_ConnectorRFP_1_19_18.pdf, or contact Dave Gula at (302) 737-6205 ext. 122, or via email dgula@wilmapco.org with any questions.
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DART Community Conversations
You are invited to attend a Community Conversation to provide feedback and share experiences since DART's recent service changes, as well as offer suggestions on future changes. Attendees are invited to attend anytime during the hours listed below:
- Tuesday, January 30, 2018 - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Wilmington Public Library - Commons Room
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Wednesday, January 31, 2018 - 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the
Kirkwood Library
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Study Shows Low Levels of Air Pollution Pose Risk for Older Adults
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website, "
EPA grantee Francesca Dominici and colleagues conducted a nationwide study to examine the link between mortality and long-term exposure to ozone and PM2.5 at levels lower than the current annual standards. The results show that even low levels of air pollution raise mortality risk for older adults. The effect was most pronounced among African Americans, men, and people with low income." To view the source article, please visit
www.epa.gov/sciencematters/study-shows-low-levels-air-pollution-pose-risk-older-adults.
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently released two Requests for Comments (RFCs)
The first notice seeks public comment on the current and near-future status of automated transit buses and related technologies. The second notice seeks public comment on current or potential regulatory and policy barriers to the development, demonstration, deployment, and evaluation of automated transit buses and related technologies. Please visit FTAs website for additional information. The response period runs through March 2, 2018.
Engaging the Public in Local Road Funding Decisions may lead to Better Outcomes
According to the University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies, "In a recent study, U of M researchers sought to better understand stakeholder attitudes, knowledge, and engagement about financing for local road system management. The research team collected and analyzed data about the general climate of stakeholder knowledge and attitudes toward road financing. Data were collected through media analysis, case studies, interviews, and surveys of county government leaders. The research indicated that the public generally agrees on the importance of well-maintained local roads but lacks an understanding of funding and financing mechanisms."
To learn more, please visit www.cts.umn.edu/publications/catalyst/2018/january/engaging.
Uber Close to Scrapping Human Backups in Self-driving Cars
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