Eleven local entities will be awarded grant funding through the Specialized Transportation Program, also known as the Section 5310 - Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program. The funding, totaling close to $750,000, is made available through the Federal Transit Administration and is designed to improve transportation options for the elderly and individuals with disabilities. A large portion of the funding requested will be earmarked for the acquisition of ADA-compliant vehicles to serve the growing demand for handicap-accessible transportation service throughout the Region. The complete Program of Projects is available at mvrpc.org/specialized-transportation-program. Read full article

If you were unable to attend the MVRPC public participation meeting held on November 14, 2018, regarding the Proposed Program of Projects being considered for Federal Transit Administration funding through the Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (Section 5310), there is still time to review the proposed projects and leave your comments at www.mvrpc.org/specialized-transportation-program. Comments will be accepted until November 26, 2018. Read full article

MVRPC hosts the Human Services Transportation Coordination Council meetings each quarter. The council’s purpose is to increase options for people with disabilities and seniors through the coordination of public and private providers and the expansion of efforts and resources. Attendees include transit providers, users and human service agencies who exchange information and work to resolve issues. Click Read Full Article to learn more. Read full article

MVRPC analyzes crash data to improve the safety of our transportation system. The analysis outlines trending crash types and high-crash locations around the region and the information is used to prioritize safety improvements and education campaigns. Click Read Full Article to learn more. Read full article

MVRPC invites you to attend the upcoming Public Participation Meeting to be held on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, regarding a Long Range Transportation Plan amendment to re-establish ozone conformity. The public may attend the meeting anytime from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the MVRPC office on Courthouse Square in downtown Dayton. Click Read Full Article to learn more. Read full article

The Regional Air Pollution Control Agency (RAPCA) monitors the air in the Miami Valley. If and when air pollution levels are forecasted to be high, an "Air Pollution Advisory" will be issued by MVRPC, in conjunction with RAPCA. It’s especially important on these days to modify your behavior to reduce air pollution. Click Read Full Article to learn more. Read full article

A strong transportation system is vital to growing our local economy. Click Read Full Article for a video to learn more about how MVRPC and RTA collaborate to bring transportation solutions to Miami Valley residents. Read full article

The Miami Valley Region is a great place to bike. As we kick off bike month, we wanted to review some available resources. Click Read Full Article for a video to learn more. Read full article

Your daily commute can be costly but, what if you could split the cost and the responsibility with others? With Gohio Commute, you can! Gohio Commute is a FREE service available to anyone who lives, works, or attends college in Montgomery, Greene, Miami, Preble, Darke, and Clinton Counties. It provides information on commuting options, such as carpooling, vanpooling, and bikepooling, and matches applicants with others who have similar schedules and destinations. Those registered for the program may contact others via the online messaging tool to form a carpool, vanpool, or bikepool. Click Read Full Article to view a video about Gohio Commute. Read full article

In coordination with multiple trail-managing agencies across the Region, MVRPC has conducted a trail user survey every four years since 2009. Results from the 2017 survey are outlined in the infographic titled Tale of the Trails. Notable findings include an increase in the economic impact of the trails. More people are buying hard and soft goods related to their trail use. In addition, trail users, who visit from out of town, are staying an average of 3.1 nights, a slight increase from the 2013 survey results. Click Read Full Article to learn more. Read full article