Executive Director's Update

This month’s Executive Director’s Update features a video recording of a presentation from MVRPC staff about the 2020 Census. This video along with an article about the Region's first DC fast charging site in Huber Heights and new MVRPC Director of Strategy and Engagement, Stacy Wall Schweikhart can be found by clicking Read Full Article. Read full article

This month’s Executive Director’s Update features a link to view the 2018 Annual Report as an online flipbook. This feature along with photos and articles from the MVRPC staff volunteering in disaster cleanup from the recent tornadoes and the National Association of Regional Councils 53^rd Annual Conference and Exhibition in Omaha, Nebraska, can be found by clicking Read Full Article.

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This month’s Executive Director’s Update features a short video about the new roundabout intersection design recently completed in Piqua, Ohio. This video along with articles about Bike Month events and the recent GIS Training hosted by MVRPC staff can be found by clicking Read Full Article. Read full article

This month’s Executive Director’s Update recognizes two accomplishments:  City of Riverside Council Member, Sara S. Lommatzsch, receiving the Arthur D. Haddad Regional Steward Award on April 18, 2019, at the Annual Spring Dinner, and the upcoming retirement of longtime MVRPC staff member, Laura Loges, on May 31, 2019. These events, along with a short video about the Nation’s Largest Paved Trail Network, are available by clicking Read Full Article. Read full article

The April update features a summary of new transportation projects which received Board of Director’s approval on March 7, 2019. Over $26.6 million in federal transportation funds, for twenty-one (21) roadway, traffic signal, bikeway, transit, transportation alternatives, and planning projects, will benefit the Miami Valley Region. The update also includes a list of May events to celebrate National Bike Month, an update on MVRPC’s Air Quality Awareness Program’s recent partnership with the National Weather Service in Wilmington, and new grant and funding opportunities available. Click Read Full Article for the full Executive Director’s Update for this month. Read full article

The March update features a new TV commercial about the RIDESHARE Program celebrating its 40^th Anniversary this year.  The video is available through the Full Article link below. The update also includes photos from the National Association of Regional Councils’ conference in Washington D.C. and MVRPC staff at the Women’s Transportation Seminar at the Dayton Regional STEM School. Click Read Full Article for the Executive Director’s Update for this month. Read full article

This month’s update features the new Arts and Culture Regional Profile. MVRPC staff compiled this summary of the local arts and cultural assets, arts vibrancy and engagement, and the economic impact of the arts in the Miami Valley to provide a snapshot of this Region's burgeoning arts scene. This month's update also includes a profile on a new MVRPC staff member and on the newly-appointed ODOT Director. Click Read Full Article to learn more about these topics and more. Read full article

Overall, 2018 saw many areas of growth for MVRPC. Specifically several new organizations and jurisdictions were engaged in regional efforts through the new Greater Region Mobility Initiative (GRMI), the Equity Initiative, and Sustainability Roundtables. Each topic attracted a new group of stakeholders dedicated to expanding collaboration and improving the Region. Launched in 2018, the GRMI is a pilot program focusing on developing a transportation coordination plan for a nine-county region. The Equity Initiative and Sustainability Roundtables both focused on improving residents’ quality of life by addressing existing problems and working together with residents, community leaders, and organizations to make improvements.

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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