 | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reclassified the air quality for the Bexar County ozone nonattainment area from “Marginal” to “Moderate” nonattainment, effective November 7, 2022. In response to this new designation, AAMPO has updated its Transportation Conformity Document to meet EPA requirements. AAMPO will host a public meeting Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 6 p.m. at TxDOT San Antonio District Headquarters, Building 2 Training Room, located at 4615 NW Loop 410, 78229. A presentation will be followed by an opportunity for public comment. The public comment period is open through December 1, 2022. Please visit www.alamoareampo.org/airquality/conformity to view the draft document and submit comments online. Comments may also be submitted via email to Clifton Hall at hall@alamoareampo.org, or by mail to AAMPO, 825 South Saint Mary’s Street, San Antonio, TX 78205. |  A Transportation Conformity Public meeting is scheduled for November 15, 2022. | | Public comment will also be accepted at the December 2, 2022 AAMPO Technical Advisory Committee meeting or the December 12, 2022 AAMPO Transportation Policy Board meeting. For more information on these meetings, please see article below, Upcoming AAMPO Meetings. | Drowsy driving is dangerous driving. A lack of sleep, caused by a time change, can affect thinking, decision-making, and alertness. As such, the number of car crashes spikes each year after Daylight Saving Time. According to the National Sleep Foundation, when your sleep-wake schedule is shifted, as in the case with the clock change, your circadian rhythm is severely impacted. Circadian rhythms follow a 24-hour cycle. They are physical, mental, and behavioral processes that respond primarily to light and dark. An example of a light-related circadian rhythm is the typical fashion in which humans sleep at night and are awake during the day. Review the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration tips to drive alert: ▪ Getting adequate sleep on a daily basis. Experts urge drivers get a minimum of seven to eight hours of sleep per night.
▪ Before the start of a long car trip, get a good night’s sleep, or you could put your entire family and others at risk.
▪ Avoid drinking any alcohol before driving. Consumption of alcohol interacts with sleepiness to increase drowsiness and impairment.
▪ Always check your prescription and over-the-counter medication labels to see if drowsiness could result from their use. If you take medications that could cause drowsiness as a side effect, use public transportation or find an alternative to getting behind the wheel.
▪ If you drive, avoid driving during the peak sleepiness periods (midnight – 6 a.m. and late afternoon). If you must drive during the peak sleepiness periods, stay vigilant for signs of drowsiness, such as crossing over roadway lines or hitting a rumble strip, especially if you’re driving alone.
| ▪ | Getting adequate sleep on a daily basis. Experts urge drivers get a minimum of seven to eight hours of sleep per night. | | ▪ | Before the start of a long car trip, get a good night’s sleep, or you could put your entire family and others at risk. | | ▪ | Avoid drinking any alcohol before driving. Consumption of alcohol interacts with sleepiness to increase drowsiness and impairment. | | ▪ | Always check your prescription and over-the-counter medication labels to see if drowsiness could result from their use. If you take medications that could cause drowsiness as a side effect, use public transportation or find an alternative to getting behind the wheel. | | ▪ | If you drive, avoid driving during the peak sleepiness periods (midnight – 6 a.m. and late afternoon). If you must drive during the peak sleepiness periods, stay vigilant for signs of drowsiness, such as crossing over roadway lines or hitting a rumble strip, especially if you’re driving alone. | | During Wurstfest, the westbound lanes of Landa Street, from Zink St. to Landa Park Drive (at the railroad underpass), will be closed to vehicular traffic and open for pedestrians. The sidewalks in this section will be closed due to unsafe conditions. |  Image Source: City of New Braunfels | | AAMPO is still seeking an experienced Regional Transportation Planner who will lead or support a range of federal, state, regional, and local environmental and transportation programs, projects, and studies for the organization. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Visit our website to view job posting and how to apply. |  AAMPO is hiring a Regional Transportation Planner- apply today! | |  AAMPO will be closed on November 11, 2022 in observance of Veteran's Day | |  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 Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting will be held online and in person on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. Access the meeting here or at the AAMPO office at 825 South Saint Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205. The next Technical Advisory Committee meeting will be held online and in person on Friday, December 2, 2022 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 next Transportation Policy Board will be held online and in person on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. at the VIA Metro Center Community Room at 1021 San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78212. 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. | | |
