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Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Activities
Long Range Transportation PlanThe Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) reflects a desirable state of the Grand Rapids metropolitan region transportation system in the years to come. Changing population patterns, economic conditions, social values, environmental views, and energy concerns necessitate the need to keep the LRTP current. Priorities and values held by the public and decision makers will impact opinions on how the transportation system should develop into the future. When the plan is developed it generally looks at the transportation needs 20-25 years into the future. Jump to Long Range Transportation Plan... Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a short range planning document that identifies proposed projects developed by local agencies in accordance with the joint regulations of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). These regulations establish the TIP as the programming phase of the overall continuing, comprehensive, and cooperative (3C) planning process. This planning process includes local jurisdictions and transit agencies and state and federal transportation officials. All federal monies returned to the Grand Rapids metro area from the federal fuel tax are distributed through this process. The Transportation Improvement Program is a three year program. Jump to Transportation Improvement Program... Non-motorized (Pedestrian & Bicycle)Nonmotorized Transportation includes Walking, and Bicycle travel. These modes can be used for both recreation and transportation (they provide access to goods and activities). Jump to Non-motorized... Transportation StudiesThe Grand Valley Metro Council periodically will complete studies to evaluate the regions short term and long term transportation needs. Information can be found on the Southwest Area Study and the North South Corridor Study. Jump to studies... Traffic MonitoringFor traffic counts in the area, view the latest traffic count publications. Jump to Traffic Counts... Congestion ManagementAccording to the Federal Register (December 19, 1996), an effective congestion management system is: "a systematic process for managing congestion that provides information on transportation system performance and on alternative strategies for alleviating congestion and enhancing the mobility of persons and goods..." The Grand Valley Metropolitan Council utilizes a congestion management system as a tool for analysis. Jump to CMP... Pavement ManagementThe Grand Valley Metro Council views pavement management as an important tool to utilize in the transportation planning process. With this philosophy in mind a Pavement Management System (PaMS) was developed for the Grand Rapids metro area. This Pavement Management System contains functionally classified local roadway facilities.MDOT currently maintains a statewide PaMS for state trunkline roads. Jump to PaMS... Asset ManagementAsset management is a decision-making tool that enables GVMC Committees to look at the investments in the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Federal Aid Road network. Jump to Asset Management... Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) is the next next step in the evolution of the transportation system. Jump to ITS... Safety PlanningGVMC takes a proactive approach to the addressing safety concerns on the Federal Aid road network. Jump to Safety Planning... Unifed Planning Work ProgramThe Unifed Planning Work Program of the Grand Valley Metorpolitan Council defines transportation planning and related tasks to be accomplished in and for the Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area, regardless of funding sources or responsible agencies during the fiscal year. Jump to Unified Planning Work Program...WestrainWestrain is a passenger rail collaborative that promotes the Amtrak - Pere Marquette line in West Michigan. The train runs daily from Grand Rapids to Chicago while making stops along the way at Holland, St. Joseph/Benton Harbor, Bangor, and New Buffalo. Jump to Westrain... ConstructionThe Grand Valley Metro Council makes an effort to disperse information on where local construction projects are scheduled to take place in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area. Local information can be found on the construction portion of this website and in all Advance Weekly Newspapers. Jump to Construction... Federally-Obligated ProjectsFederal transportation legislation required an annual listing from urban areas detailing what projects received federal transportation funds the previous year. Jump to Federally-Obligated Projects... Kent County Transit Needs AssessmentThe Grand Valley Metropolitan Council, in cooperation with ITP/The Rapid, has received a Service Development New Technology grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation to conduct a transit needs assessment for Kent County. Jump to Kent County Transit Needs Assessment...
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