TPB News Transportation equity headlined an action-packed March TPB meeting Apr 4, 2017 The TPB’s March 29 meeting was dominated by action items—nine in all. One was the board’s endorsement of a new approach to analyzing equity in the region’s long-range transportation plan. Others included formally establishing the TPB’s Long-Range Plan Task Force and approving a work plan and budget for FY 2018. The meeting was originally scheduled to take place March 15 but was rescheduled due to inclement weather.
TPB News Chairman Newton visited the TPB's Citizen Advisory Committee Mar 21, 2017 TPB Chairman Bridget Newton paid a special visit to the TPB’s Citizen Advisory Committee meeting on March 8. She thanked committee members for their service and talked about how important public involvement is in the regional transportation planning process.
TPB News Equity Emphasis Areas are up for board approval at the Mar. 29 TPB meeting Mar 21, 2017 The Transportation Planning Board’s March meeting was rescheduled to Wednesday, March 29, due to inclement weather. An updated agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Thursday before the meeting. Here’s a recap of what's coming up
TPB News Will changing consumer preferences bring widespread delivery by drone? Mar 21, 2017 The military uses them. So do aerial photographers and filmmakers. And this year they featured prominently in the Super Bowl halftime show. But will unmanned aircraft systems—more commonly known as drones—ever take over delivery of packages to our homes and businesses? The TPB’s Freight Subcommittee recently learned more about how consumer demands for greater choices, lower prices, and fast and free delivery are changing the way businesses distribute their products.
TPB News March TPB meeting has been rescheduled to Wed., Mar. 29 Mar 15, 2017 In light of the disruptions caused by this week's winter storm and the variability in travel conditions throughout the region, the TPB officers have advised staff to reschedule the March TPB meeting to Wednesday, March 29, at noon.
TPB News Regional Safe Routes to School meeting showcased efforts to make it safer for kids to walk and bike to school Mar 7, 2017 The TPB’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee recently co-hosted a regional network meeting of Safe Routes to School of Greater Washington. The TPB and Safe Routes to School share goals for improving bicycle and pedestrian safety, and several TPB funding opportunities support projects aimed at making it safer for kids to walk or bike to school.
TPB News ICYMI: Feb. 15 TPB Meeting Feb 21, 2017 The TPB’s February 15 meeting ran a half-hour over schedule as the board crafted a scope for the future work of its Long-Range Plan Task Force. The board also discussed the regional impacts of Metro’s proposed FY 2018 operating budget.
TPB News New federal performance rules for MPOs, explained Feb 21, 2017 New federal performance measurement requirements for metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) like the TPB mean new data and evaluation will provide additional ways to assess the transportation system’s performance.
TPB News How TLC helped jumpstart a trail project in Prince George's County Feb 7, 2017 Prince George’s County wanted to build a new walking and biking trail in the busy Central Avenue corridor. The TPB’s Transportation/Land-Use Connections (TLC) Program helped jumpstart the project.
TPB News Get to know the 2017 TPB Citizens Advisory Committee Jan 25, 2017 At its January 18 meeting, the TPB approved the newly appointed members to its Citizens Advisory Committee for 2017. The CAC’s two main charges are to promote public involvement in transportation planning for the region and to provide independent, region-oriented citizen advice to the TPB on transportation plans and issues.