Executive
Director's
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Thriving Communities Program Letter of Interest | |
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Beginning in 2023, the U.S. Department of Transportation Thriving Communities Program (TCP) will provide technical assistance, planning, and capacity-building support to communities that may lack the staffing or technical expertise to scope, fund, and develop infrastructure projects that advance broader community goals. The TCP will provide two years of deep-dive assistance to selected communities to help them plan and develop a pipeline of comprehensive transportation, housing, and community revitalization activities.
Complete all required fields below to submit your Letter of Interest (LOI) for the TCP no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST) on December 6, 2022.
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MVRPC EV Charging Stations | |
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MVRPC is seeking professional services to implement electric vehicle (EV) chargers at 26 locations in Greene, Miami, and Montgomery Counties. The services include the preparation of environmental documentation and design services.
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Sidewalk Snow Removal Survey | |
ODOT wishes to survey local governments about sidewalk snow removal topics. Local municipalities, school districts, elected officials, and community partners that support Safe Routes to School or other bicycle and pedestrian efforts are all invited to participate. Responses to this survey will help ODOT assess, develop, and optimize local winter maintenance plans and better inform Ohio communities about snow removal policies. | |
MVRPC Hosts Open World Delegation Visit from Moldova | |
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Ms. Debborah Wallace, MVRPC Board of Directors Second Vice-Chairperson, coordinated the visit of delegates from Moldova to the Miami Valley Region to learn more about our Disaster Recovery process developed in response to the 2019 Memorial Day Tornadoes natural disaster here in the Miami Valley.
The Open World Program connects government and civic leaders from other countries with the U.S. to gain first-hand knowledge on American community life and accountable government. While here, delegates visited a variety of community groups, non-profits and governmental agencies to hear about best practices in responding to a disaster and providing recovery. This included a visit to the MVRPC office where delegates learned how the Miami Valley Long Term Recovery Operations Group and Long Term Recovery Network helped provide relief to residents and communities related to the 2019 Memorial Day tornadoes. Given Moldova’s proximity to Ukraine, our programs may be applicable to their resettlement and fundraising needs.
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MVRPC Restarts GIS Training Series | |
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MVRPC hosted another successful “ArcGIS Online - Data Collection” training session on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the Montgomery County Business Solutions Center.
Intended for intermediate GIS users, this training session focused on data collection using ESRI’s Field Maps application. This event was MVRPC’s eighth training session; the first one after a long break due to COVID-19. The class had a total of 14 attendees from our member organizations. MVRPC staff teamed up with Mr. Eric Sauer from the Five Rivers MetroParks to provide hands-on learning opportunities, wonderful discussions, and case studies.
We are grateful to Mr. Sauer for sharing his expertise with the region. We also thank the staff at the Montgomery County Business Solutions Center for hosting our training session.
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MVRPC Releases the Built Environment Assessment PLAN4Health- Miami Valley Initiative | |
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The Built Environment Assessment provides information and tells the story of the Miami Valley’s current conditions for active living using interactive maps and infographics. Analysis results on three (3) domains tied to active living are presented at the neighborhood level. Further, composite maps and findings from each domain and an Active Community Index composite map that covers all three (3) domains are also presented to provide a comprehensive look at baseline information.
MVRPC’s PLAN4Health – Miami Valley Initiative was launched in the spring of 2021 to explore how planning can impact health outcomes. The PLAN4Health - Miami Valley Initiative is a multi-year effort with a focus on projects and programs intended to:
- Promote and advocate for “Health in All Plans and Policies”
- Convene and engage partners to improve conditions that are known to be key determinants of health
- Advance planning efforts aimed at creating conditions for healthy people and communities
For additional information regarding PLAN4Health - Miami Valley Initiative and the Built Environment Assessment, contact Martin Kim, MVRPC’s Director of Community and Regional Planning, at mkim@mvrpc.org.
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Identifying funding opportunities for the future of the Riverfront Plan | |
Grants and Funding Resources | |
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On a monthly basis, MVRPC is highlighting several funding opportunities for eligible cities, counties, and townships on our website that could benefit communities in the Region. We include a description, contact information, and program links. We have also listed other valuable resources for funding opportunities for our regional jurisdictions and organizations. See more at: mvrpc.org/grant-and-funding-opportunities
This month we are featuring information on:
- Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grants - Deadline: January 6, 2023
- Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's Recycling and Litter Prevention Grants - Deadline: February 3, 2023
If you have any questions, please contact Kathryn Youra Polk at kyourapolk@mvrpc.org.
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School Travel Plan or Active Transportation Plan Funding Available | |
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December 9, 2022 is the deadline to request assistance from ODOT in developing an Active Transportation Plan or a School Travel Plan. Be sure to contact Nick Cannistraci, MVRPC’s Active Transportation Planner for your MPO letter of support if your community is pursuing either of these opportunities.
School Travel Plan assistance can also be requested during the annual SRTS application cycle (due March 3, 2023). This change gives communities more time to develop plans for the following year’s infrastructure application cycle. A letter of support from MVRPC is a required element of a complete application for planning assistance funding.
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Latest Updates on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill | |
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MiamiValleyGovJobs.org is a one-stop website for candidates seeking positions with a public agency in the Miami Valley. This service is provided to MVRPC member organizations and partners at no cost. Posting your positions on MiamiValleyGovJobs.org increases the visibility of your positions and expands your candidate pool. Each job post will be displayed with your organization's logo and a link to your website where candidates can find more information. To post a position with your organization, please email your posting to JobBoard@mvrpc.org.
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Upcoming Meetings and Events | |
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
MVPRC Offices will be closed Friday, December 23rd through Monday, December 26th, and Monday, January 2nd.
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