Strafford Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) staffers are updating the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). This document includes long- range projects important to communities within the Strafford region, and also ones that cross municipal boundaries and are more regional in scope. For this iteration of the MTP, staffers are improving data collection, storage, and tracking for the long-range projects included.
While the current MTP contains a list of projects for each community, Strafford MPO is currently soliciting new projects that communities are planning for in the future. Project concepts can be submitted at any point, but it is encouraged that information be sent as early as possible to be added to the new system. Colin Lentz, senior transportation planner, will be following up with municipal staff and representatives about the projects in the current list – an iterative process.
For the submittal of new projects, staffers have developed an online form for gathering information. This will allow for a better management of the information long-term, and assist Strafford MPO in providing municipalities the best tools to develop projects that are competitive for funding. The form has both required and supplemental/optional sections, and those completing it should include as much information as possible. If a project needs to be developed further, Strafford MPO can work with the municipality to develop the details.
Contact Colin Lentz, Senior Transportation Planner at
clentz@strafford.org
if you have questions or wish to discuss a transportation project in your community.
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