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January, 2012

January 27, 2012

Announcing $2.5M in Active Transportation Awards: New Strategy Targets Projects Encouraging Trip Choices that Promote, Enable Physical ActivityIn response to mounting health, energy, environmental concerns, the MPO & its Bicycle\Pedestrian Advisory Committee selected $2.5 million in projects under an Active Transportation policy within the 2035 Regional Transportation Plan. At least 15% of Urban Surface Transportation Program resources now go toward walking, bicycling, transit-supportive projects that may not have otherwise been funded through more traditional revenue streams.

January 18, 2012

MPO Solicits Public Transportation Project Proposals: New Strategy Targets Projects Encouraging Trip Choices that Promote, Enable Use of Mass TransitA new direction for MPO-managed funds through the FHWA's Urban Surface Transportation Program aligns infrastructure investments with stated goals for diversifying mobility options for those who live, work, & play in Middle Tennessee--including the accommodation of existing\future transit service, as aligned with the bold, new vision for mass transit contained within the MPO's 2035 Regional Transportation Plan. Application Materials

November, 2011

November 29, 2011

MPO Director Receives National, Statewide Awards; Recognized by Peers in Wake of Major Transportation Policy Advancements for Middle Tenn.Michael Skipper, executive director of the Nashville Area MPO, was honored with two peer awards at both the national & statewide levels. The Tennessee Chapter of the American Planning Association named him the state's "Planner of the Year" for 2011, and the Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations has presented him with their award for Outstanding Individual Leadership.

November 21, 2011

HUD Announces 2011 Sustainable Communities Awards: The federal HUD-DOT-EPA Partnership for Sustainable Communities has today announced its second round of Sustainable Communities grant recipients, totaling $96 million, to help regions improve their economic competitiveness by connecting housing with good jobs, quality schools, and transportation. Greater Nashville sends its congratulations to Shelby County government, Tennessee's only grantee among the Partnership's 2011 awards.

September, 2011

September 22, 2011

The Nashville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization has just completed its second unannounced region-wide count of bicyclists and pedestrians, documenting approximately 5,700 bicycle and pedestrian trips at 23 sampled locations throughout five counties on Sept. 13. The numbers are up nearly 50% from the 2009 counts. Read the Press Release!

August, 2011

August 24, 2011

MPO Solicits Active Transportation Project Proposals: New Strategy Targets Projects Encouraging Trip Choices that Promote, Enable Physical ActivityA new direction for MPO-managed grant funds through the FHWA's Urban Surface Transportation Program aligns infrastructure (and non-infrastructure) investments with stated goals for diversifying mobility options for those who live, work, & play in Middle Tennessee--including safer, more convenient means to walk or bicycle for routine trips.  VIEW DETAILS!

August 4, 2011

MPO Looking to Add Staff Planner to Help Advance Regional Initiatives The Nashville Area MPO is looking for a community and regional planner to help fulfill federal metropolitan planning requirements and to advance regional livability initiatives. If you are a dynamic individual ready to make Middle Tennessee a better place to live, work, and play, send us your resume and a cover letter explaining how you will contribute to ongoing MPO efforts.  Read the full posting here.

July, 2011

July 28, 2011

HUD Announces Availability of $95 Million from Sustainable Communities Grant Program The federal HUD-DOT-EPA Partnership for Sustainable Communities will encourage grantees to support regional planning efforts that integrate housing, land use, economic/workforce development, transportation, & infrastructure in a manner that empowers regions to consider how all of these factors work together to bring economic competitiveness and revitalization to a community.

July 21, 2011

MPO Releases Proposed Budget/ Unified Planning Work Program for Fiscal Year 2012.  The MPO is seeking public review and comment on the proposed Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) for fiscal year 2012.  The UPWP serves as the MPO's annual budget for planning activities and studies.  Copies are available at area libraries and on the MPO's website.  The UPWP is scheduled for adoption on August 17th and will become effective on October 1.

July 1, 2011

New Belgium Brewing's Tour de Fat Car-for-Bike-Swap Tour Rolling Into Nashville on July 9New Belgium Brewing's traveling celebration of all things bicycle will make its first mark on Nashville. The event includes a costumed bicycle parade, live music, local food, and a car-for-bike swap. One Nashvillian will hand over his or her car keys and commit to a year of car-free living in exchange for a hand-built commuter bike. All proceeds benefit Walk/Bike Nashville, Soundforest, and Ride for Reading.