MPO Technical Advisory Committee to meet April 8
Date Posted: Thursday, March 26th, 2015MPO Technical Advisory Committee to discuss short-range plan and projects CAMDEN — Two Transportation Improvement Program items are on the docket at the next Technical Advisory Committee meeting for the Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization. The meeting is set for 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 8 in the council chambers of Camden Town Hall. TAC members are set to vote on two proposed amendments to the MPO’s existing FY 2015-2018 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) as well as discuss and vote on the draft TIP for fiscal years 2016 through 2019. One of the proposed changes to the existing TIP involves moving the fight-of-way phase of the Rt. 1/Northeast Front Street grade-separated intersection project ahead of schedule from FY 2019 to FY 2016. Delaware’s Department of Transportation has money available to pay for right-of-way costs earlier than anticipated. Members of the Woods Haven Civic Association also are set to give a presentation about the proposed Northeast Front Street project, as the association members are in favor of DelDOT moving up the project’s timeline. The other proposed TIP change involves the Rt. 1/Little Heaven grade-separated intersection. According to DelDOT’s financial information, the project’s cost has risen to the point that a MPO TIP amendment is necessary. TAC members are additionally set to vote at the meeting on the MPO’s draft FY 2016 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), or annual spending plan. This meeting is open to the public, which is encouraged to attend. Camden Town Hall is located at 1783 Friends Way in Camden, off of Voshell Mill Road and near U.S. 13. For more information, call the MPO at (302) 387-6030 or (302) 387-6026.
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Check out the latest MPO newsletter
Date Posted: Monday, March 9th, 2015The recent edition of the Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization’s newsletter, Journeys is now available. Click here to view, or go to the Publications menu on this site’s home page. If you would like to receive Journeys via e-mail, please contact MPO Outreach Manager Kate Layton at kate.layton@doverkentmpo.org.
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Walkability Assessment Tools
Date Posted: Thursday, March 5th, 2015The University of Delaware has a wealth of resources in planning walkable and livable communities. For more information, visit the following sites: Delaware Complete Communities Planning Toolbox: http://completecommunitiesde.org/ Walkability Assessment Tool on Toolkit for a Healthy Delaware: http://www.ipa.udel.edu/healthyDEtoolkit/walkability/index.html Walkability Assessment Tool publication: http://www.ipa.udel.edu/healthyDEtoolkit/walkability/index.html
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Save the Date: Dover Bike to Work Day coming in May
Date Posted: Thursday, March 5th, 2015Have no fear, Spring is nearly here. Spring in Dover is a great time of year to get outside and enjoy the weather and nature. May is also National Bicycle Month. On May 13, Dover will hold its annual Bike to Work Day on Wednesday, May 13. In addition, a Ride of Silence will be held on May 20. For more information about both these events, visit http://www.cityofdover.com/Bicyclists-and-Pedestrians/ or call the Dover Parks and Recreation office at (302) 736-7051
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Bicycle Maintenance Courses coming in April
Date Posted: Thursday, March 5th, 2015BICYCLE MAINTENANCE COURSES Wondering how to change a bike tire? Wondering what a drivetrain on your bike really is and what it does? How about the size of the bike your riding, does it fit you? The city of Dover has partnered with Dave Moses, local cyclist and owner of Dave’s Road Bikes to offer three (3) two-hour courses in April on the basics of bicycle maintenance. This class will be geared for individuals who are interested in learning more about how to take care and do basic maintenance on their bikes. Classes will be held at the Dave’s Road Bikes, weather permitting class may be held outside. Activity Fee: $10 Pre-registration is highly recommended through the City of Dover Parks & Recreation Department. Classes will be held on April 9, 16 and 23, respectively. For more information about the classes, times and details, visit http://www.cityofdover.com/Bicyclists-and-Pedestrians/
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MPO now recruiting Public Advisory Committee members
Date Posted: Thursday, March 5th, 2015Are you interested in transportation in Kent County? Have you ever wondered, how the the planning process for transportation projects works? Have you wondered how you can get involved in your community? The Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization is looking for enthusiastic community members to join its Public Advisory Committee, or PAC. The Public Advisory Committee ensures that the MPO receives input from the public regarding all transportation plans, programs and policies that the MPO Council adopts. PAC members are appointed on a volunteer basis. Appointing agencies are the Governor’s office, the Delaware Department of Transportation, the Delaware Transit Corporation, the city of Dover, and Kent County Levy Court. At this time, the PAC has openings for appointees to represent the city of Dover and Kent County Levy Court. There are six PAC meetings per year (one every other month). They take place on Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kent County Administrative Complex in Dover, unless the time and location is otherwise noted. For more information, please contact PAC Liaison Kate Layton at kate.layton@doverkentmpo.org, or call (302) 387-6026. Thank You!
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MPO office closed due to weather
Date Posted: Thursday, March 5th, 2015The Dover/Kent County MPO office is closed today, Thursday, March 5 due to pending inclement weather. The office will re-open as soon as possible. Thank you and stay safe.
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And now for a message about safe bicycling…
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MPO Office will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Date Posted: Thursday, January 15th, 2015The Dover/Kent County MPO office will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It will re-open on Tuesday, Jan. 20 as usual. Thank you!
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Dover Bike and Pedestrian Plan Workshop
Date Posted: Friday, January 9th, 2015If you go: What: City of Dover Bike and Pedestrian Plan Workshop When: 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 20 Where: The John W. Pitts Center at Schutte Park in Dover City of Dover Bike and Pedestrian Plan Workshop Where do you want to see a bike lane or path? Where do you what to see improvements for pedestrians? The City of Dover, the Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Delaware Department of Transportation will hold the final public workshop for updates to Dover’s bicycle and pedestrian plans. The event will take place from 4 – 7 PM on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at the John W. Pitts Recreation Center (Schutte Park). We’ve heard and answered many questions about walk and bicycle needs in Dover. Now we need your help one more time to review the updated draft plans before we move toward their adoption. This is a chance to come out and see the draft plans and their recommendations, share your opinions, identify gaps in the city’s biking/pedestrian network and to identify where the City, the MPO and DelDOT can work together to make things smoother for all bike riders/pedestrians and drivers.
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