ter County Metropolitan Planning Organization Meeting Overview
The recent Center County Metropolitan Planning Organization (CCMPO) meeting focused on key topics related to transportation planning and infrastructure readiness. Here are some of the highlights from the meeting:
– **Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) 2055 Preparation:** The meeting included updates on the development of the county’s long-range transportation plan, with the goal of having a final plan ready for approval by September. The draft plan is scheduled for review by the end of June, followed by a 30-day comment period【4:0†source】.
– **EV Infrastructure Subcommittee Status Report:** An update was provided on the EV infrastructure readiness subcommittee, which aims to plan EV infrastructure strategically to support market growth. Workshops and community input are being used to develop an EV infrastructure readiness plan, aligning with PENDOT’s requests for priority charging use types and community charging zones【4:1†source】.
– **Projects Committee Update:** The Projects Committee discussed project prioritization processes and reviewed scoring results for various project categories, such as local and state bridges. They also addressed the UPWP supplemental planning studies and provided updates on the protect grant submission process【4:2†source】.
– **Recommendation for Interchange Reintroduction:** A request was made to recommend to PennDOT the reintroduction of the interchange that was removed from the project. The discussion emphasized the importance of following a thorough decision-making process and considering input from various stakeholders, highlighting the complex nature of infrastructure planning【4:4†source】.
Overall, the meeting highlighted ongoing efforts to plan for future transportation needs, prioritize infrastructure projects, and engage stakeholders in the development of long-term plans for Center County’s transportation syste
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