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Nov 7, 2022

The TPB has just released its latest technical memorandum, the 2022 Technical Update: Assessing Distribution of Bus Transit Service for Equity. The purpose of the research and analysis is to understand the differences in ability to reach and use local bus service in the region relative to population characteristics and job type.

Oct 6, 2022

The TPB approved and funded a Regional Roadway Safety Program (RRSP) that provides short-term consultant services to TPB member jurisdictions. The RRSP provides consultant assistance up to $60,000 for safety-related studies or planning projects (e.g. road safety audits, crash data analysis) and up to $80,000 for design or preliminary engineering (e.g., road diet design, intersection improvements) that address roadway safety concerns.

Oct 6, 2022

At its September meeting, the TPB approved a resolution to update its Bylaws and received a briefing on draft 2022-2025 regional targets for highway systems performance and bridge and pavement highway asset conditions. In addition, the Federal Highway Administration shared an overview of the U.S. DOT’s Safe System approach paradigm.

Sep 30, 2022

The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board concluded a four-part Transportation Resiliency webinar series in July 2022. The TPB has made available a Resiliency Webinars Resource Guide that summarizes key takeaways from the webinars, listing related publications, websites, and program resources.​

Aug 1, 2022

The following summary of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding opportunities anticipated for the metropolitan Washington region is based on a memorandum shared with the TPB Technical Committee at its July 8 meeting. New information on IIJA grant programs will be made available over time. This summary provides point-in-time information as of July 2022.

Aug 1, 2022

At the July meeting, Transportation Planning Board members approved Maryland Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program funding for the Frederick & Pennsylvania Line Railroad Trail, received a report on map updates to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments-adopted Equity Emphasis Areas based on the most recent American Community Survey data, and approved the proclamation of September 22 as Regional Car Free Day.

Jun 28, 2022

The Visualize 2045 Plan Update sets the foundation for why long-range transportation planning is important for the TPB. This post examines why long-range planning is conducted, the process TPB follows, the role of public engagement. Visualize 2045’s relationship with other TPB plans, and next steps.​