DOVER/KENT COUNTY MPO ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF PARKLET HOW-TO-GUIDE
Date Posted: Friday, March 4th, 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, please contact Helen Wiles, Public Outreach Dover/Kent County MPO Helen.wiles@doverkentmpo.org 302.387.6026 3/2/21 DOVER/KENT COUNTY MPO ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF PARKLET HOW-TO-GUIDE The Dover/Kent County MPO has released a new “How-to Guide” for creating and enjoying Parklets. The guide is directed at municipalities in Kent County and encourages the implementation of these spaces for either temporary or semi-permanent use. The term ‘Parklet’ describes the process of converting one or more street parking spaces on urban streets into a small public ‘parks’ or enclosed seating area. Usually, parklets are installed on parking lanes and use several parking spaces. Parklets typically extend out from the sidewalk at the sidewalk level to the width of the adjacent parking space. Parklets are intended for people and offer a place to stop, sit, and rest while taking in the activities of the street. When a parklet is not designed to accommodate people, it may provide greenery, art, other visual amenities, or may accommodate bicycle parking or supplement public transit waiting areas. “The best designed parklets take into consideration amenities that would benefit the immediate surroundings, such as tables and chairs, bench seating, lighting, planters, and landscaping,” said Helen Wiles, Dover/Kent County MPO Public Outreach Manager. “Solar phone charging stations, which can be incorporated into seating, literature shelves and umbrellas, can also be a very effective means of increasing patronage.” The Dover/Kent County MPO introduced a Parklet Pilot Program in July 2021. A Mobile Parklet was available for set-up at events around Kent County. MPO staff gathered feedback from the public, and shared that information with municipal leaders. The pilot program also includes a mini-grant to assist municipalities with acquiring a parklet of its own. The How-To Guide will act as a companion for the mini-grant. The guide is now available to view or download at www.doverkentmpo.org. If you have questions or concerns about the guide or the pilot program, please contact Helen Wiles, Public Outreach Manager, at 302-387-6026 or email helen.wiles@doverkentmpo.org. The Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization is a Federally mandated not-for-profit that works with local, state, and federal governments along with local transportation organizations to ensure that transportation planning and projects are done in compliance with Federal mandates to include the Federal Clean Air Act and the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST). 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 County Metropolitan Planning Organization Announces Public Participation Plan Published
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 10th, 2021Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Helen Wiles, Public Outreach Manager 302-387-6026 helen.wiles@doverkentmpo Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization Announces Public Participation Plan Published The 2021 update of the Dover/Kent County Public Participation Plan was recently approved by the MPO Council and is now available for viewing on the Dover/Kent County MPO website. The PPP provides the outline to effectively involve the public in transportation planning. Like a blueprint, the PPP provides general information to help reach a desired result – to involve the public in the planning process and incorporate articulated wants and needs into all MPO documents. Helen Wiles, public outreach manager for the Dover/Kent County MPO says, “We always say Get Your Voice Heard when we talk about the MPO and what we are trying to do with transportation in Kent County. This is basically the plan as to how we engage those voices.” The update also includes innovations that came from the COVID-19 lockdowns, as well as the introduction of some new technologies. The Public Participation Plan can be accessed on the Dover Kent/County MPO website at www.doverkentmpo.org/public-participation-plan/. 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 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 along with local transportation organizations to ensure that transportation planning and projects are done in compliance with Federal mandates to include the Federal Clean Air Act and the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST).
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2 TIP AMENDMENTS NOW POSTED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Date Posted: Monday, October 11th, 2021Two tip amendments are now posted for public comments. You can view them here and here. All comments can be made to helen.wiles@doverkentmpo.org
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Public Participation Plan Update Draft now published for public comment
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 21st, 2021Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization Announces Public Participation Plan Draft Published The 2021 update of the Dover/Kent County Public Participation Plan Draft is now online for public comment. The PPP provides the outline to communicate what is needed to effectively involve the public in transportation planning. Like a blueprint, the PPP provides general information to help reach a desired result – to involve the public in the planning process and incorporate the articulated wants and needs into all MPO documents. Helen Wiles, public outreach manager for the Dover/Kent County MPO says “We always say Get Your Voice Heard when we talk about the MPO and what we are trying to do in Kent County with transportation. This is basically the plan as to how we listen to those voices.” The Public Participation Plan can be seen on the Dover Kent/County MPO website at www.doverkentmpo.org/public-participation-plan/. The comment period will remain open until September 1, 2021 after which the MPO Council will vote to adopt the final version. 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 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 along with local transportation organizations to ensure that transportation planning and projects are done in compliance with Federal mandates to include the Federal Clean Air Act and the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST). The Public Participation Plan can be seen HERE
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Banning/Clarence St Study now available on MPO Channel!
Date Posted: Friday, May 28th, 2021You can see the Banning/Clarence St Study presentation on our YouTube channel, or just CLICK HERE!
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Final UPWP now available online
Date Posted: Thursday, May 27th, 2021Please click here to go to the final UPWP, adopted May 5th, 2021.
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Public Workshop transcript now available
Date Posted: Saturday, May 1st, 2021Please use the SharePoint link below to access the power point and recording of last week’s (4/21/21) Dover Air Cargo Community Workshop 2. https://cei-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/tfoglietta_centuryeng_com/EvonIxKmwcdPvKbKMHlLwPgBwwXlPgVwN8GlXev0idMxlg?e=k2mzSi
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Request for Proposal – Professional Auditing Services
Date Posted: Thursday, April 8th, 2021Please click here for outside audit RFP
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Public Workshop for Freight Study – April 21st
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DOVER/KENT MPO ANNOUNCES DRAFT OF 2022 UPWP NOW PUBLISHED FOR REVIEW
Date Posted: Thursday, March 25th, 2021Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Helen Wiles, Public Outreach Manager 302-387-6026 helen.wiles@doverkentmpo.org DOVER/KENT MPO ANNOUNCES DRAFT OF 2022 UPWP NOW PUBLISHED FOR REVIEW The Dover/Kent MPO announces a copy of the draft for the 2022 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) is now published. The 2022 UPWP will outline the projects and programs the MPO plans to address in the next fiscal year. The UPWP draft is available on the MPO website (www.doverkentmpo.org) for review and comments. All comments must be received before May 5, 2021 when the MPO Council will vote to adopt the budget and the outlines of the UPWP. All comments may be submitted on the website under suggestion box, by email helen.wiles@doverkentmpo.org or by phone (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 along with local transportation organizations to ensure that transportation planning and projects are done in compliance with Federal mandates to include the Federal Clean Air Act and the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST). For more information on the Dover/Kent County MPO, please visit www.doverkentmpo.org or call Helen Wiles at 302-387-6026. The draft of the 2022 UPWP is available here: Draft of FY22 UPWP
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