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In This Issue - Monday, December 8, 2014 Dear Friends, Welcome to the December 8, 2014 edition of FastTrack. The Transportation Policy Board meets
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Dear Friends,
Welcome to the December 8, 2014 edition of FastTrack.
The Transportation Policy Board meets this afternoon - starting at 1:30 PM at the VIA Metro Center - 1021 San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78212.
This evening, the Alamo Area MPO will be in Seguin for the first meeting in this round for our Regional Bike and Pedestrian Study. Tomorrow evening - December 9, 2014, we will be in Boerne for our second meeting on the Regional Bike and Pedestrian Study. You can read more about the study, and the specific locations, below.
Starting in January, the Alamo Area MPO will be offering a Street Skills class twice a month. Come learn the rules of the road for bicyclists, and receive a free helmet and bike lights for taking part in the class. Space is limited at each class!
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As always, we appreciate you taking the time to read FastTrack and as always, please feel free to let us know your thoughts about any of the stories in this issue or any concerns you may have that we can help to address.
Sincerely,
The Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization |
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The Transportation Policy Board of the Alamo Area MPO normally meets on the 4th Monday of each month. However, during the months of November and December, due to the holiday season, the Board meeting is combined into an early December meeting.
This year, the Board will meet on Monday, December 8, 2014 starting at 1:30 PM at the VIA Metro Center located at 1021 San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78212.
At this meeting, the Board will be presented with the recommended twenty-five year long range plan for our region, Mobility 2040. The long range plan has been under development since 2013 and represents over a billion dollars in new projects across our region.
With 34 new non-toll projects being recommended for inclusion to help address needs across the region, and 6 new managed lane projects being recommended, Mobility 2040 is a step forward in helping address the congestion that will come with an anticipated one million new residents who are expected to call our community home over the next twenty-five years.
It is important to note, however, that including projects in the long range plan does not guarantee those projects will be funded and constructed. Inclusion in the long range plan means the implementing or sponsoring agency can begin development of the project through environmental analysis and clearance and related pre-construction activities. Only when a project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program (or TIP) is the construction scheduled and funded.
The agenda and meeting package are available online.
Please click here for the agenda.
Please click here for the meeting packet.
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The Alamo Area MPO, in conjunction with our partner agencies across the region are kicking off public meetings, starting tonight, on our Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Study.
The study covers the cities of Boerne, New Braunfels, San Antonio and Seguin, and the San Antonio Missions National Historic Park.
The community is invited to attend the meetings or visit our online survey and map to take part in this study. |
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The first meetings, of this round, are being held this week.
Tonight, Monday, December 8, 2014 from 6 PM to 8 PM we will be meeting in the City of Seguin at the Seguin-Guadalupe County Coliseum located at 950 S. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 9, 2014 from 6 PM to 8 PM we will be meeting in the City of Boerne at the Boerne Civic Center located at 820 Adler Road, Boerne, Texas 78006.
In early 2015 we will be hosting meetings in the City of New Braunfels and the City of San Antonio. |
If you are unable to attend one of these meetings, you can still take part in the study by visiting our website http://www.alamoareampo.org/Bike-Ped/index.html and clicking on the Regional Survey and Map links - or by clicking on the graphics in this story.
Please note, participants will have to register to use the mapping option. Registration only requires your e-mail address and the creation of a username.
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 Come learn the rules of the road - Street Skills classes start in January! |
New to city cycling? Returning to bicycling from a long hiatus? Just want to be more in tune with bike progress in the Alamo Area or become more confident riding on streets?
The MPO’s new Street Skills class is a free, 45-minute program for adults and mature teens who want to understand where they fit on the street. It will cover important street riding information in a quick, off-bike session.
Join fellow bicyclists (and bicycling new-comers) to learn from the MPO’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Planner in an informal, classroom-style presentation and discussion. The MPO’s Street Skills class will provide concrete examples of city cycling scenarios and how best to handle them so that you enjoy pleasant, stress-free rides.
Each class participant will receive a helmet and bike light set, thanks to funding through a 2015 TxDOT Safety Grant. Advance registration is requested of all participants; walk-in students are welcome but are not guaranteed a helmet and light set.
Street Skills classes are open to adults and teens who are at least 14 years old. Participants between 14 and 18 years old must attend with a legal guardian.
To register for our first class, which is being held on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 starting at 5:00 P.M. , please click on the link below.
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FastTrack - our bi-weekly newsletter about the MPO and our partner agencies throughout the region
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GIS News - a quarterly newsletter produced by our GIS staff with the help of the GIS Committee that focuses on Geographic Information Systems news, tips and training.
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Every community in Texas can win!
From the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Keep Texas Beautiful, in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), awards the prestigious Governor's Community Achievement Awards (GCAA) to ten Texas communities with the best grassroots environmental programs in the state each year.
The awards recognize achievement in seven areas and distribute $2 million in funding from TxDOT across ten communities, with the amount based on population size. The funds are used for landscaping projects along local rights-of-way.
The GCAA applications are now available, and the deadline to apply is Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015 by 5:00 pm.
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The Texas Department of Transportation will be hosting a public meeting on Friday, December 12, 2014 at the New Braunfels Public Library located at 700 E. Common St, New Braunfels, Texas 78130 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
The purpose of this meeting is to gather information from local stakeholders about the distribution of funds for the local 5310 Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Programs.
The Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program provides funds for services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The way the funds are being distributed has changed. The public is invited to provide input on the distribution of funds for fiscal year 2015. Information will be provided by the local public transportation coordinator about the application process for the funds.
For more information, please contact the Public Transportation Coordinator at 210-731-5217 or via email.
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 Alamo Area Council of Governments |
The Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) has announced the 2014 Regional Award winners. The awards, given out annually since 1974, are given to individuals, companies and community and government projects that contribute significantly to the advancement of the communities in the AACOG Region.
This year's award winners include:
Government Project of the Year: Connect Seguin
Community Project of the Year: Boys & Girls Club of Wilson County
Regional Citizen of the Year: John Southwell
Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. Ruth Lofgren
To read more about the award winners, and the annual meeting of AACOG, please click here.
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 Texas Department of Motor Vehicles |
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is encouraging everyone to take precautions to protect their valuables and vehicles during shopping and traveling this holiday season.
The Auto Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles offers these holiday tips for your safety.
▪ Keep shopping bags and boxes out of sight or stored in the trunk. Do the same for other valuables, like cellphones, laptops, CDs, purses and wallets. Think about removing loose change from the console or cup holder. Bring anything that might tempt thieves inside your home or office - even when parking your cart for a short time at a place that you assume is safe.
▪ Never leave an idling car unattended. On cold days, when people tend to warm up their vehicles, secure your car and avoid becoming a victim of auto theft.
▪ Even if you are running into a store for a moment, be sure to lock your vehicle. And always keep your keys with you.
▪ Safeguard your home through your vehicle. Keep garage door openers in the glove compartment or hidden, and avoid leaving mail or insurance forms visible. These can help thieves obtain your address.
▪ Use a car alarm if possible and leave your vehicle in busy, well-lit spots.
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 Get Involved! All Alamo Area MPO Board and Committee Meetings are open to the public. |
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All meetings of the Transportation Policy Board and supporting committees are open to the public!
Click the image above to view the meeting notices and packages for all of our MPO standing boards and committees. All meetings are open to the public. Get involved and help shape the future of our region's transportation network.
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