 | A Federal Certification Review is required for all MPOs every four years to review planning and programming processes. As part of the review, a public listening session will assess compliance with Federal regulations pertaining to the transportation planning process. This is an opportunity for you to talk directly with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in an open public listening session concerning your views on the transportation planning process in the Alamo Area. | | You are invited to attend our Public Listening Session |  You are invited to the Public Listening Session to share your views on the transportation planning process in the Alamo Area. | | If you are not able to attend this public listening session, address your comments via email or mail to either FHWA or FTA at: Barbara C. Maley, AICP
Federal Highway Administration c/o North Texas Tollway Authority
P. O. Box 260729 | Plano, TX 75026-0729
Barbara.Maley@dot.gov Tony Ogboli
Federal Transit Administration, Region 6
819 Taylor Street, Room 14A02
Fort Worth, TX 76102-9003
Tony.Ogboli@dot.gov Please provide your comments to FHWA or FTA no later than May 8, 2023. | AAMPO is seeking entry-level to experienced transportation planners to support its commute solutions, short-range planning, and multimodal transportation planning programs. Open Positions: Commute Solutions Transportation Planner I – Promotes Alamo Commutes and informs commuters and employers of the benefits of alternative modes of transportation to help reduce congestion and improve air quality.
Short-Range Transportation Planner I or II – Maintains and supports short-range projects and programs in the Transportation Improvement Program and other short-range planning efforts including performance management, the Congestion Management Process, and freight planning.
Multimodal Transportation Planner I, II or III- Supports active transportation and transit programming including event and campaign coordination, bike and pedestrian planning, and staffing the Active Transportation Advisory Committee Learn about all the positions and how to apply on our website. |  AAMPO has multiple job vacancies, please visit our website for more all the details | | Spare the Air is this year's Fiesta Medal campaign for AAMPO and Alamo Commutes. The campaign is all about informing commuters about simple steps to improving air quality. Clean air is essential for our health and well-being. We encourage you to take an active role and make a difference. you can earn our free 2023 Spare the Air fiesta medal by simply taking part in a 2-3 minute presentation on ways you can help clean the air. We have 1,000 medals this year, a specific number will be reserved for each event. We will announce the events we will be attending on Friday, April 7 online. The awarding medals will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. Happy Fiesta!!! | You can do your part to improve air quality and reduce traffic congestion. Alamo Commutes reminds you to take alternate modes of transportation and recording your smart trips for a chance to win prizes. From April 20-30, join Alamo Commutes in celebrating FIESTA! This 10-day challenge is all about improving air quality and rethinking the way we travel. Whether you are carpooling for lunch, taking public transportation, or simply enjoying an afternoon bike ride, record your trip on the Alamo Commutes mobile app for a chance to win 1 of 3 $50 VISA gift cards or the grand prize $100 VISA gift card. Qualified trips include walking, biking, taking the bus, and carpooling/vanpooling. |  Record qualified trips on Alamo Commutes for a chance to earn prizes. | | May is National Bike Month and Bike to Work Day (BTWD) takes place this year on May 19, 2023. BTWD encourages everyone to hop on a bike to get to work. AAMPO, Alamo Commutes, and community partners thank cyclists for biking to work at BTWD Energizer Stations where they can stop by for resources, breakfast items, and the chance to win some cool prizes on their morning commute! Are you and your organization interested in hosting a BTWD Energizer Station? Please contact Ambar Perez, for any questions about BTWD and Bike Month at perez@alamoareampo.org. Find out more details and fill out the BTWD Energizer Station Host Registration Form here. |  Bike To Work Day will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023. | |  April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month | Distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic on our roads. Cell phone use — specifically, texting, talking, and social media use — has become the most common distraction. Other risky actions include adjusting the radio or GPS, applying makeup, eating and drinking. By driving distracted, you’re robbing yourself of seconds that you may need to avoid a close call or deadly crash. Drive Responsibly In 2021, distracted driving killed 3,522 people. April, which is national Distracted Driving Awareness Month, is a good time to regroup and take responsibility for the choices we make when we’re on the road. Follow these safety tips for a safe ride: ▪ Need to send a text? Pull over and park your car in a safe location.
▪ Designate your passenger as your “designated texter” to respond to calls or messages.
▪ Do not scroll through apps while driving. Struggling not to text and drive? Put the cell phone in the trunk, glove box, or back seat of the vehicle until you arrive at your destination.
| ▪ | Need to send a text? Pull over and park your car in a safe location. | | ▪ | Designate your passenger as your “designated texter” to respond to calls or messages. | | ▪ | Do not scroll through apps while driving. Struggling not to text and drive? Put the cell phone in the trunk, glove box, or back seat of the vehicle until you arrive at your destination. | The Consequences During a portion of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, from April 3 through 10, you may see increased law enforcement on the roadways as part of the national paid media campaign U Drive. U Text. U Pay. This campaign reminds drivers of the deadly dangers and the legal consequences – including fines – of texting behind the wheel. Take Action Remind your friends and family: If you’re in the driver’s seat, it’s the only thing you should be doing. No distractions.
If your driver is texting or otherwise distracted, tell them to stop and focus on the road. Ask your friends to join you in pledging not to drive distracted. You could save a life. Share your pledge on social media to spread the word — #JustDrive. For more safety information, contact NHTSA. |  TxDOT posts upcoming construction closures. | | The Alamo Area MPO has three regular meetings that occur each month. All AAMPO meetings are open to the public and all meeting agendas are posted on our website, www.alamoareampo.org. The next Technical Advisory Committee meeting will be held online and in person on Friday, April 14, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. Access the meeting here or at the TxDOT District Office in the Building 2 Hearing Room, 4615 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas 78229. The February 2023 TAC meeting has been cancelled. The next Transportation Policy Board will be held online and in person on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at the VIA Metro Center Community Room at 1021 San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78212. The February 2023 TPB meeting has been cancelled. The next Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting will be held online and in person on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Access the meeting here or join us in person at the VIA Metro Center at 1021 San Pedro, San Antonio, TX 78212 (please note difference in meeting location from typical meetings). As a reminder, you can watch meetings of the Transportation Policy Board live online at alamoareampo.org/mpolive. The video is posted and available for viewing the day after the meeting concludes. All meetings are archived and available on the website at the respective webpage location noted above. | | |
