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Spotlight

Interested in what is going on throughout the region or elsewhere in Indiana? Planning a
trip or speaking to someone in another part of the state? INDOT has a website, where residents can find out information about construction projects anywhere in the state, which can be found here at Next Level Roads . Similar to the NIRPC RTIP map; the Next Level Roads website shows locations of projects anywhere in the state. The projects listed include INDOT and local sponsored projects, including Community Crossing projects. On the right side of the screen, residents can turn on or off each of the INDOT districts ( 6 different districts ), current or future projects ( by year; up to 2024 ) and the project type. This website not only serves as a great resource but it is very informative, with a lot of details for all to appreciate and enjoy. So don't delay, head on over to Next Level Roads , today!
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Economy and Place
Environment
Mobility
Interesting News!
Does Northwestern Indiana Have Strong Logistics? How NIRPC is keeping up with transportation and logistics is highlighted in two articles in the Oct-Nov issue of Northwest Indiana Business Magazine. NIRPC received two requests regarding freight and logistics information to state the current condition in Northwestern Indiana. NIRPC shared current projects that are key to transportation infrastructure and networks to expand our region scope in logistics. E-commerce data was emphasized since its impact is significant on transportation and freight. To learn more about transportation and logistics in northwest Indiana check this and this link .


Pick Your Favorite!
  • Indiana Tourism is running a "people's choice" vote for best brewery, trail, and main street in Indiana. Help make an NWI's brewery and trail standout! Vote daily here until November 3rd. Seven NWI breweries and four trails are in the running!
With support from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Lake Michigan Coastal Program, NIRPC participated with local land conservation partners on a planning process to address the conservation planning gap areas of: Oak Ridge / Hoosier Prairie (Lake County), Moraine / Sunset Hill (Porter Country), and Amber Flatwoods (LaPorte County). This process yielded conservation action plans for these key areas that will be used by conservation organizations and land managers to advance land and wildlife conservation in the Calumet region. To review the project report please follow this link .
On September 30 NIRPC published our Annual List of Obligated Projects (ALOP) . This is a list of projects that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) or Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has obligated funding to in Northwestern Indiana. In fiscal year 2019, the FHWA and FTA allocated $230,430,146 for projects in Northwestern Indiana. These funds were obligated to INDOT, counties, municipalities, transit operators, and NIRPC itself. Funds were obligated in six different areas:
  • Bridges (21%) – $49,218,030 (21%)
  • Intersections (12%) – $28,640,043
  • Roadways (42%) – $96,913,814
  • Transit (11%) – $24,987,992
  • Other Projects (8%) – $17,305,633
  • Bike/Pedestrian (6%) – $13,364,635

Those funds (and their projects) were in the following counties:
  • Lake (16%) -
  • $36,770,721
  • LaPorte (4%) – $9,453,910
  • Porter (8%) – $18,822,122
  • INDOT (62%) – $143,525,760
  • Various (10%) – $21,857,632
Participate!
NIRPC Environmental Management and Policy Committee Meeting
  • November 7th
  • 9:00 AM
  • Lake Michigan Room, 6100 Southport Road Portage, IN 46368
  • Link for more information
  • Questions? Contact Candice Eklund at 219-254-2501
  • Can’t make it in person? Watch it on YouTube
Indiana Trails Town Workshop
  • October 31st
  • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Lake Michigan Room, 6100 Southport Road Portage, IN 46368
  • Questions? Contact Mitch Barloga 219-254-2518
  • Link to more info
Funding Opportunity!
NIRPC Technical Planning Committee Meeting
  • November 12th
  • 10:00 AM
  • Lake Michigan Room, 6100 Southport Road Portage, IN 46368
  • Link for more information
  • Questions? Contact Mitch Barloga at 219-254-2518
  • Can’t make it in person? Watch it on YouTube
Natural Gas for Transportation Roundtable

Funding Opportunity!
NIRPC Commission/Executive Board Meeting
  • November 21st
  • 9:00 AM
  • Lake Michigan Room, 6100 Southport Road Portage, IN 46368
  • Link for more information
  • Questions? Contact Candice Eklund at 219-254-2501
  • Can’t make it in person? Watch it on YouTube
NIRPC Transportation Resources Oversight Committee Meeting (Lake & Porter Counties)
  • November 26th
  • 9:00 AM
  • Lake Michigan Room, 6100 Southport Road Portage, IN 46368
  • Link for more information
  • Questions? Contact Charles Bradsky at 219-254-2509
  • Can’t make it in person? Watch it on YouTube
NIRPC Transportation Resources Oversight Committee Meeting (LaPorte County)
  • November 26th
  • 1:00 PM
  • LaPorte Parks & Recreation Department, 250 Pine Lake Avenue LaPorte, IN 46350
  • Link for more information
  • Questions? Contact Charles Bradsky at 219-254-2509
CommuniTree - Tree Pruning Workshop
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Diversity and Inclusion Symposium 2019 - Save the Date

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NIRPC and South Shore Clean Cities Winter Preparedness Training for Fleets
  • November 22nd
  • 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Lake Station Riverview Park Cabin, 2701 Ripley Street, Lake Station, IN 46405
  • Link for more information
Funding Opportunity!
Funding Opportunity!
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