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In This Issue - Monday, June 8, 2015 Dear Friend, On June 1, 2015, the Transportation Policy Board of the Alamo Area MPO announced a call for projec
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Dear Friend,
On June 1, 2015, the Transportation Policy Board of the Alamo Area MPO announced a call for projects for consideration and possible inclusion in the upcoming Transportation Improvement Program for our region. The 2015 Surface Transportation Program - Metropolitan Mobility (STP-MM) call has approximately $100,000,000 in funds available.
Project submissions are due on December 1, 2015 from local governmental agencies and more details about the call, including details about two identical agency workshops being held on July 29, 2015, can be found in this newsletter.
In addition, in this issue, we want to invite you to take part in the VIA Vision 2040 survey, which is available until July 4, 2015. All of these stories, and more, are included this week - and can be found below this letter.
Remember, our focus at the MPO - We PLAN to keep you moving!
Sincerely,
The Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization |
For further information on any stories listed in FastTrack please contact the MPO Public Information Staff at Communications@alamoareampo.org or by phone at 210.227.8651. |
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All our meetings are open to the public and all agendas for our meetings are posted on our website, www.alamoareampo.org.
The Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 starting at 8:00 A.M. at the MPO Offices located at 825 S. St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205.
The Pedestrian Mobility Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 starting at 3:30 P.M. at the MPO Offices located at 825 S. St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205.
The Transportation Policy Board will meet on Monday, June 22, 2015 starting at 1:30 P.M. at the VIA Metro Center located at 1021 San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78212.
All meeting packets and agendas are provided on the calendar once posted.
For meeting notices and packets, please click here to view our calendar.
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 Click here for more information on the 2015 STP-MM Call for Projects |
The Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has issued an agency call for Surface Transportation Program – Metropolitan Mobility (STP-MM) funded projects for the development of the FY 2017-2020 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). It is anticipated the Call for Projects will have approximately $100 Million in available funding to program.
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Have you wanted to take part in one of our Street Skills classes but driving into downtown San Antonio has kept you from signing up? Come join us on June 17, 2015 at REI in the Huebner Oaks Shopping Center for our next Street Skills Class!
Sign up here to take part in the class on June 17, 2015 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
What is Street Skills?
This free, 45-minute program for adults and mature teens 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.
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 Alamo Call-A-Ride 4 Vets |
If you know a Veteran in need of transportation, a new grant from the Texas Veterans Commission, in partnership with the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG), may be able to help.
For more information, or to find out if you are eligible for transportation service, please call the Alamo Service Connection at (210) 477-3275 or visit the website.
This program is supported by a grant from the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans' Assistance. The Fund for Veterans' Assistance provides grants to organizations serving veterans and their families.
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 VIA Trustees taking part in the Vision 2040 Survey |
VIA Metropolitan Transit has launched an interactive, online survey in support of “Vision 2040,” a planning process to update the agency’s Long Range Comprehensive Transportation Plan.
The survey is an engagement tool that will provide VIA with valuable insight into how citizens in the greater San Antonio region view public transportation, what their transportation priorities are, and what enhancements they would like to see for the future. The survey is located at www.vision2040survey.com, and it will be active through July 4, 2015.
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 Alamo Regional Mobility Authority |
The US 281 Final Environmental Impact Statement is available for public review. Below is the notice of availability that was published in the Federal Register, Texas Register and San Antonio-Express News on May 22, 2015.
Comments regarding the FEIS may be submitted to Jacobs Engineering Group, Attention Andrew Cooper, 2705 Bee Cave Road, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78746.
Comments will also be accepted at on the US 281 EIS website under Submit Comments.
The comment period closes on June 22, 2015.
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 Alamo Area Council of Governments |
From the Alamo Area Council of Governments
Question of the Month: How can I improve my gas mileage while driving this summer?
Answer: Whether you are taking a summer road trip or just running errands around town, there are things you can do to improve your fuel economy and save money on fuel in the summertime.
You may notice an increase in your fuel economy as the weather gets warmer. This is because vehicle engines, transmissions and other components take less time to warm up and summer gasoline blends can have slightly more energy per gallon than winter blends. However, if you use your air conditioning (AC) a lot or drive with the windows down, you might actually see your fuel economy drop.
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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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