New Truck Flyers reflecting Cheswold site!
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 15th, 2024Espanol Truck Flyer PDF for printing English Truck_Flyer_PDF for printing
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New Truck Routes Announced In Dover
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 11th, 2024Here is the truck route announcement from the City of Dover: Truck Route Letter
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MPO – A Virtual Experience Gets Attention
Date Posted: Thursday, September 5th, 2024DSN article
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Loockerman St. Charrette: Collaborative Effort to Enhance Community Spaces
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 8th, 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Loockerman St. Charrette: Collaborative Effort to Enhance Community Spaces Dover, DE – The Loockerman Street Design Study team, which includes the Dover Kent MPO, City of Dover, Kittleson and Associates Engineering, and the Downtown Dover Partnership, will hold a Charrette on Monday, May 13, 2024, through Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The team invites residents, business owners, and stakeholders to join forces in reimagining and revitalizing Loockerman Street. Hosted at the Hive on Loockerman, located at 28 W Loockerman Street, the three-day event promises a dynamic series of meetings, activities, and discussions to identify needs and share innovative ideas for enhancing Loockerman Street. Day 1: Understanding the Corridor – Monday, May 13, 2024 The inaugural day begins with an event orientation at 9:30 am, followed by a corridor walk along Loockerman Street. After a lunch break, participants will engage in teamwork sessions, culminating the day with a public open house and presentation starting at 5:00 pm. Day 2: Reimagining the Corridor – Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Day two focuses on reimagining the corridor with topic discussions tailored for businesses, neighborhoods, and key stakeholders such as DelDOT and DART, as well as the City of Dover. The day concludes with another teamwork session aimed at synthesizing insights and ideas. Day 3: Bringing Corridor Ideas to Life – Wednesday, May 15, 2024 During teamwork sessions, participants will delve deeper into refining ideas on the final day. A lunchtime open house at the Hive from 11:30am until 1:30pm offers broader community engagement opportunities. The event culminates with a dinnertime open house and presentation at The Hive from 5:00pm-6:30pm. Drop-ins throughout the charrette are welcomed during teamwork sessions, providing an inclusive platform for all community members to contribute and interact with the project team and materials. “We are thrilled to embark on this collaborative journey to shape the future of Loockerman Street,” said Marilyn Smith, Executive Director of the Dover Kent MPO. “The charrette embodies our commitment to inclusive community engagement and sets the stage for transformative change.” For more information and to participate in the Loockerman Street Design Charrette, call the Dover Kent MPO at 302-387-6030. The Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization is a federally mandated 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. 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 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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Dover Kent MPO Invites Public Input on 2025 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Draft
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dover Kent MPO Invites Public Input on FY2025 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Draft [Dover, Kent County] – [4/3/24] – The Dover Kent MPO is pleased to announce the release of the draft for the FY2025 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). The FY2025 UPWP is a comprehensive document outlining the projects and programs that the MPO intends to undertake in the upcoming fiscal year. The draft of the FY2025 UPWP is now available for public review and comments on the MPO’s official website, www.doverkentmpo.org. This is an opportunity for community members, stakeholders, and interested parties to provide valuable feedback on the proposed initiatives and priorities outlined in the document. “We encourage all members of the community to take advantage of this opportunity to review the draft UPWP for FY2025 and share their thoughts with us,” said Marilyn J. Smith, Executive Director of the Dover Kent MPO. “Public input is crucial in shaping our transportation planning efforts and ensuring that they align with the needs and priorities of our region.” The public comment period will remain open until May 1, 2024. All comments must be received before this date, as they will be considered during the MPO Council’s vote to adopt the work program and finalize the budget of the UPWP. Comments can be submitted via email to Helen Wiles at helen.wiles@doverkentmpo.org or by phone at (302) 387-6030. For more information and to access the draft of the FY2025 UPWP, please visit www.doverkentmpo.org. The Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization is a federally mandated 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. 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 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.” CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE DRAFT PAGE!
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Request for Proposals
Date Posted: Monday, February 12th, 2024Dover 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, 2024N. 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, 2023Click 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, 2023It 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, 2023FOR 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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