News & Notes
February 2010
February 24, 2010
Tennessee, MPO Obligate 100% of Economic Stimulus Funds
Tennessee is one of the first states in the nation to obligate 100% of the economic stimulus funding made available by the 2009 Recovery Act. The MPO awarded more than $42 million to improve area roads, bridges, transit, and greenways. Read full release> | Visit MPO Economic Recovery>
February 4, 2010
MPO Chairman Mayor Dean joined by Regional Business Leaders to Announce Public-Private Approach to Redefining how the Region Invests in TransportationImmediately following today's meeting of the Middle Tennessee Mayors Caucus, Nashville's Karl Dean and other mayors were joined by area business leaders to announce a new partnership aimed at promoting an increased emphasis on mass transit and walkable communities as part of a new multi-billion dollar transportation plan that will be unveiled in late May.
February 2, 2010
Major Announcement: Regional Transportation Efforts at Middle Tenn. Mayors Caucus & Transit Alliance Meeting At a Feb. 4th meeting of the Middle Tennessee Mayors Caucus, the newly-elected MPO Board Chair, Mayor Karl Dean of Nashville, will announce details of a critical period in 2010 for public and municipal involvement in multi-billion dollar transportation investments for the region.
January 2010
January 28, 2010
The January 29th Special Called Meeting to Discuss ARRA Project Obligations is Cancelled.The MPO Executive Board will not meet as originally scheduled for it special called meeting to discuss progress to obligate all of the MPO's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding prior to the federal deadline of March 2, 2010. The Board will discuss progress at its February 17, 2010 meeting.
January 25, 2010
National Experts Address Middle Tenn. Decision-Makers on "Complete Streets" Policies A design concept known as Complete Streets helps to ease congestion by decreasing the amount of cars on the road, increases mobility for people who can't or don't drive, improves air quality, and supports physical activity as a way of life by providing a welcoming environment for pedestrians & cyclists. Event summary, photos, video coming soon >
January 22, 2010
Nashville Mayor Elected Chairman of Metropolitan Planning OrganizationThe Executive Board of the Nashville Area MPO recently voted unanimously to elect Mayor Karl Dean chairman of the regional planning body as Middle Tenn. undergoes a major update to its multi-billion dollar Regional Transportation Plan this year. Read more >
January 20, 2010
The Executive Board will have a Special Called Meeting to Discuss ARRA Project Obligations on January 29, 2010. The MPO Executive Board will meet in a special called meeting to discuss progress to obligate all of the MPO's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act prior to the federal deadline of March 2, 2010. The meeting will be begin at 10:00 a.m. It will be located at 1101 Kermit Drive, Room 104, Nashville, TN.
January 15, 2010
National Experts Present How-To on Locating Schools to Promote Children's Health, Reduce Congestion School-related travel choices have a major impact on traffic congestion, air pollution, school district budgets, health outcomes, and quality-of-life. Through collaboration on school siting, the Nashville Area MPO is committed to helping Middle Tennessee build schools that better serve and support students, educators, parents, and communities. Event summary, photos, video >
January 14, 2010
Good News for Middle Tenn. Transportation Efforts: Obama Administration Releases Major Policy Change ProposalThe Middle Tennessee region could soon be much better positioned to pay for transportation projects that support a higher quality-of-life, due to a dramatic change in existing federal policy announced by U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. Read more >
January 11, 2010
Ikard Joins Nashville MPO, Leads Public Involvement Around Regional Transportation
PlanningThe Nashville Area MPO recently named Mary Beth Ikard, APR, as its communications director. Ikard will lead the MPO's efforts to increase and maintain public involvement around a major update to the Regional Transportation Plan for greater Nashville. MPO Staff >
Media Inquiries and Requests for More Information:
Mary Beth Ikard, APR
Communications Director
615-880-2452
ikard@nashvillempo.org
