 | Governing Board Action: May 14, 2004
At today’s Governing Board meeting, members approved the Fiscal Year 2005 Overall Work Program (OWP), which outlines transportation and environmental planning activities and products to be undertaken by NOACA staff from July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. Some of the projects in the OWP include:
The Transportation for Livable Communities program is new to the FY 2005 OWP. The program combines two former NOACA planning programs – Transportation Links to Communities, and Neighborhood Planning Assistance - into a new, more dynamic and comprehensive program.
The Board approved using up to $1 million in NOACA Surface Transportation Program (STP) annually to conduct the program. Under the program, NOACA will grant funding for small-scale transportation studies or plans to NOACA-member communities and agencies, as approved by the Board. Consistent with NOACA policy, the studies and plans should promote NOACA transportation planning goals, particularly Goal 9: encourage land use that preserves farmlands and rural areas, minimizing the need for additional infrastructure and strengthening communities The program also allows communities to develop and fund capital improvement projects resulting from any study recommendations.
Tomorrow, May 15, begins this year’s Ozone Action Day season. To keep the region’s air clean for the health and welfare of everyone, NOACA encourages citizens to employ voluntary activities on hot, windless summer days when the potential for ozone is high. Some of these activities for the public include: riding the bus or biking to work; delaying lawn mowing until after 7 PM: and postponing car refueling or outdoor grilling until after 7 PM. New to the program is an opportunity to register to receive up-to-the-moment information on Ozone Action Days.
NOACA staff presented the results of accident analysis performed as part of the I-76/I-80 Major Investment Study (MIS). Analysis shows that in Medina County, four interchanges have crash rates higher than the statewide average. As a result of this analysis, NOACA, the Ohio Department of Transportation and the project consultant have recommended interchange improvements or modifications to improve safety. The I-76/I-80 MIS was undertaken to identify major congestion areas and safety deficiencies in the corridor, and recommend strategies for eliminating problems.
Media persons with questions should contact Cheryl Onesky, at 241-2414, Extension 221.
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