The Northwest Indiana Regional Planning Commission seeks public input on its draft of the coordinated public transit plan. NIRPC said the plan is a federal requirement to qualify for funding for the Federal Transit Administration program 5310, “Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities.” This federal program provides resources for eligible transit operators to […]
NIRPC hosting informational sessions on 2050 Long-Rang Plan
Representatives from the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission will be available at various events around the Region the next few weeks to discuss its 2050 Long-Range Plan. The plan is a strategy to examine how to best prepare the Region for the future, including where investments should be made for the betterment of Northwest Indiana. […]
NIRPC to conduct travel survey of 2,000 Region households
PORTAGE – The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission wants a better understanding of Region residents’ travel habits. Between now and November, NIRPC will conduct the My Daily Travel survey, asking an estimated 2,000 Region households about how, when, where, and why they travel around Northwest Indiana. NIRPC said collecting information through a survey provides the […]
NIRPC hosting series of informational sessions on 2050 Long-Range Plan
Representatives from the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission will be available at various events around the Region the next few weeks to discuss its 2050 Long-Range Plan. The plan is a strategy to examine how to best prepare the Region for the future, including where investments should be made for the betterment of Northwest Indiana. […]
NIRPC chairman named president of National Association of Regional Councils
Geof Benson, a member of the Beverly Shores town council and chairman of Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission, was named president of the National Association of Regional Councils during NARC’s annual conference and exhibition in Orlando, Fla. in June. Benson has an active history at NARC, previously representing District VI (Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin) […]
NIRPC seeks public input on transit plan
The Northwest Indiana Regional Planning Commission is seeking public input as it develops a coordinated public transit human services transportation plan. NIRPC said a coordinated transit plan is a federal requirement to qualify for funding, which provides resources for eligible transit operators to improve mobility for people with disabilities, the elderly and low-income individuals. NIRPC […]
NIRPC accepting public comments on draft changes to 2018-2021 transportation improvement program
The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission is accepting public comment on the draft changes to the 2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) through Aug. 13. NIRPC’s TIP is a short-range financial and spending plan on how to use federal transportation funding. These dollars can be used for highway, transit, and non-motorized transportation projects. NIRPC’s TIP is […]
Applications being accepted for CommuniTree program
The CommuniTree program, an initiative of the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission, is accepting applications for native trees from communities and public organizations for the fall planting season. The trees must be planted on publicly accessible properties within Northwest Indiana’s Lake Michigan watershed. Examples include parks, school grounds, libraries, hospitals, or municipally owned road right-of-way. […]
Northwest Indiana Clean Air free bike light program promotes bicycling safety, air quality education
Northwest Indiana Clean Air has launched Project Lightning Bug, a bicycle safety and air quality education initiative. The program plans to give away 3,000 bike lights and hand out air quality education materials at public events including night rides, safety villages and bike rodeos. Project Lightning Bug will be at the following events/programs in the […]
Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission opens public comment period on draft changes to 2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program
The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission has opened a 30-day public comment period on the draft changes to the 2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program. The comment period ends July 4. NIRPC’s TIP is a short-range financial and spending plan for the use of federal transportation funding. The funds can be used for highway, transit, and non-motorized […]