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Request for Proposals

Date Posted: Monday, February 12th, 2024

Dover Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is seeking priced proposals from qualified professional consulting firms to perform specific assignments in support of the MPO’s FY25 UPWP plan of work that will result in the implementation of a transportation, land use, and economic development strategy for Kent County, Delaware.   Individual project descriptions are available on the MPO website: www.doverkentmpo.org. Bidders are responsible for obtaining the bid information at the Dover Kent County MPO website.   Interested parties are asked to submit a priced proposal, including qualifications, in writing, to the Dover / Kent County MPO, P.O. Box 383, Dover, Delaware 19903, or via email to michelle.vinson@doverkentmpo.org. Consultants may submit responses to any and/or all of the individual projects.   Deadline for responses is 4:00 PM, March 1, 2024.   The Dover Kent County MPO is committed to Title VI compliance. Title VI states “No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”



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Milford Public Workshop #2

Date Posted: Tuesday, January 9th, 2024

N. REHOBOTH BLVD/N. WALNUT ST CORRIDOR STUDY Public Input Meeting #2 The City of Milford and the Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) are performing a corridor study of N. Rehoboth Boulevard and N. Walnut Street between the Mispillion River and US113. The purpose of the study is to identify gaps in the pedestrian and bicycle network and provide recommendations to enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety in the immediate area. The City held a public input meeting in October and met with various stakeholders over the past few months to gather feedback from the community on existing conditions. The City will be hosting a second public input meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Public Works Facility, 180 Vickers Drive, Milford, DE to review study findings and recommendations. All parties of interest are invited to participate in the planning process. The final report and plan documents would be used to develop construction plans for future City and State capital projects. Questions should be directed to Rob Pierce, Planning Director, at 302-424-8395 or rpierce@milford-de.gov.



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Innovation 2050

Date Posted: Friday, December 29th, 2023

Click Here to see a video about the MTP. Click Here to take the general MTP survey!



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UPWP Solicitation Letter

Date Posted: Wednesday, December 20th, 2023

It is again that time of year when the Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) solicits ideas for transportation planning projects/studies from our MPO partners, stakeholders, interested parties and the public. As you are likely aware, the MPO is a federally mandated, partially federally funded quasi-governmental organization that assists the state, county and local governments within Kent County with transportation planning, prioritization, and federal mandates such as air quality, environmental justice and performance measures. The MPO is your transportation planning partner. The MPO is beginning the process of preparing our FY25 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). As part of that process, we encourage municipalities and partners to submit planning project ideas and study requests for consideration. The MPO will evaluate and prioritize all submitted planning project/study requests, with attention toward supporting the goals and objectives articulated in our long-rang plan, Innovation 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). We will also evaluate for consideration projects that are not specifically mentioned in our MTP. Standard practice requires our MPO partners to participate by contributing up to 20% to any selected transportation study contract. This will be specifically negotiated at the time a project is selected for inclusion in the FY25 UPWP. All transportation study recommendations must be received by the MPO no later than close of business on January 11, 2024. For those who are preparing Comprehensive Plans or Updates, please forward a list of priority transportation projects to the MPO. This will help in our overall prioritization of projects for the FY25 UPWP. Should you have any questions regarding potential planning projects, please contact Mike Petit de Mange, Principal Planner, at Michael.PetitdeMange@doverkentmpo.org, or 302.387.6030. Please email your planning/study recommendations to Michelle Vinson at Michelle.Vinson@doverkentmpo.org. or fax to 302.387.6032. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact our office. Thank you for your assistance and participation in this important part of transportation planning in Kent County.



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Mike Petit de Mange Appointed as Principal Planner at Dover Kent MPO

Date Posted: Thursday, November 16th, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mike Petit de Mange Appointed as Principal Planner at Dover Kent MPO DOVER, DE – The Dover Kent MPO is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Petit de Mange as the new Principal Planner for the organization. Mike brings a wealth of experience to the position, having most recently served as Kent County Administrator for the past 16 years. With a distinguished career in public service, Mike’s journey in Kent County includes roles as the Director of Planning Services and Director of Planning and Inspections for the City of Dover. His extensive knowledge and leadership in these capacities have significantly contributed to the growth and development of the region. Mike Petit de Mange is succeeding Jim Galvin, who retired at the end of last month. In taking up this new role, Mike expresses his enthusiasm for the opportunity to mentor younger planners and remain actively engaged in the dynamic world of transportation planning in Kent County. Marilyn Smith, the Executive Director of the Dover Kent MPO, stated, “We are thrilled to welcome Mike Petit de Mange to our team. His extensive experience and commitment to the community align seamlessly with our organization’s goals. Mike’s prior involvement with the MPO Council gives him unique insights that will undoubtedly contribute to our continued success.” Robin Christiansen, Mayor of Dover and Chairman of the MPO Council, said, “Mike Petit de Mange’s appointment is a tremendous asset to our community. His planning background and familiarity with the MPO position him as an ideal addition to the MPO team in this critical role. We welcome him wholeheartedly.” Mike Petit de Mange is set to bring a solid background in land-use planning, his AICP expertise, and an enthusiasm to pass on his knowledge to the Dover Kent MPO, complementing the organization’s commitment to sustainable and effective transportation planning for the County and its Municipalities. Mike can be reached at 302-387-6030 or by email at michael.petitdemange@doverkentmpo.org. For more information on Dover Kent County MPO, please visit www.doverkentmpo.org or call Helen Wiles at 302-387-6026. The Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization is a federally funded not-for-profit that works with local, state, and federal governments and local transportation organizations to ensure that transportation planning and projects comply with Federal mandates. The Dover/Kent County MPO is committed to Title VI compliance. Title VI states, “No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” ###



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Milford N. Rehoboth Blvd. and N. Walnut St. Corridor Study Public Workshop!

Date Posted: Tuesday, October 10th, 2023

The City of Milford will host a N. Rehoboth Boulevard and N. Walnut Street Corridor public input meeting on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Public Works Facility, 180 Vickers Drive, Milford, DE.  Representatives from the City and the Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will be available during the two-hour period to gather feedback from the public. The purpose of the study is to identify gaps in the pedestrian and bicycle network and provide recommendations to enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety in the immediate area.  The final report and plan documents would be used to develop construction plans for future City and State capital projects. All parties of interest are invited to participate in the public input meeting.  Questions should be directed to Rob Pierce, Planning Director, at 302-424-8395 or rpierce@milford-de.gov. The City of Milford, incorporated in 1807 and located in Kent and Sussex Counties along the Mispillion River, is home to 11,000+ year-round residents, 500+ retail businesses and non-profits, local restaurants, parks, trails, small town events, major healthcare providers, an historic shipyard, and its own school district.  Known throughout the state as River Town, Art Town, Home Town, the City celebrates the beauty of its natural resources, the ingenuity of its people and its commitment to quality of life.



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Bay Road Bike and Pedestrian Study Final Version is Here!

Date Posted: Tuesday, September 19th, 2023

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Join DelDOT for the Kent County Capital Transportation Program Public Meeting!

Date Posted: Friday, August 25th, 2023

Kent County Capital Transportation Program Public Meeting Thursday August 31, 2023 4-6pm DelDOT Administration Building, 800 S. Bay Road, Dover, DE 19903, Delaware Conference Room. Enter at the South Entrance.  Visit the Kent County Hub here. Visit the full CTP report page here. Visit the CTP Project map here.    



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New Truck Parking Flyer Showing Locations Now Available!

Date Posted: Tuesday, August 15th, 2023

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Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization Announces Public Participation Plan Draft Published

Date Posted: Thursday, August 3rd, 2023

Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization Announces Public Participation Plan Draft Published   DOVER, DE: The Dover/Kent County MPO has announced that its new Public Participation Plan draft is now published for public comment. The PPP is “a kind of playbook that outlines how we are going to get every voice possible heard.” says Helen Wiles, Public Outreach Manager for the MPO. The new PPP is part of the preparation for 2024’s year-long public outreach for the MPO’s Metropolitan Transportation Plan. The public is encouraged to visit www.doverkentmpo.org to view the PPP draft and then take a survey. Comments will be accepted until September 6, 2023, when the MPO Council votes on adoption. Any comments or concerns that people have can be sent to Helen Wiles, Public Outreach Manager for the MPO. Ms. Wiles can be reached by phone at 302-387-6026 or by email at helen.wiles@doverkentmpo.org. The Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization is a federally funded not-for-profit that works with local, state, and federal governments and local transportation organizations to ensure that transportation planning and projects comply with Federal mandates.



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