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F.Y. 2008 - 2011 Transportation Improvement Program Revision #18  9.1.2010

The Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Organization is accepting public review and comment regarding a proposed Revision #18 of the Fiscal Year 2008 - 2011 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), for the Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Planning (BHJMPO) Region.

The BHJMPO Technical Advisory and Policy Committees will consider adoption of Revision #18 during a regularly scheduled meetings convening at 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 Noon respectively on Wednesday September 15, 2010.  The BHJMPO will conduct the meeting at the Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission Offices located at 124 North Fourth Street, Second Floor; Steubenville, Ohio. 

Revision #18 includes the addition of one (1) transportation improvement project to the Brooke County, WV TIP: (1) Beech Bottom Sidewalk Improvements.

Revision #18 includes the addition of two (2) transportation improvement projects to the Hancock County, WV TIP: (1) New Cumberland Streetscape Improvements, and (2) Quaker State Road Railroad Crossing Signal Replacement.

Revision #18 includes the addition of one (1) Public Transit project for the Steel Valley Transit Authority (SVRTA): (1) FY 2011 Operating Paratransit Service using available ODOT attributable STP funds.  The Revision includes an FY 2011 administrative amendment to reduce the federal and local share for SVRTA operating budget, add line item for the purchase of one Light Transit Vehicle pending FTA approval in FY 2011, and list for illustrative purposes, SVRTA Program of Projects for FY 2012.

Those persons wishing to review the proposed revision may request a copy of the program of projects by contacting the BHJMPO office at (740) 282-3685 or by accessing the BHJ website at www.bhjmpc.org on or before 4:00 p.m. September 14, 2010.  The office is located at 124 North Fourth Street, Second Floor Steubenville, Ohio.  Business contact hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays Monday through Friday.  Direct all inquiries to Mr. Michael J. Paprocki, Transportation Study Director or, in his absence, Ms. Linda J. Taylor, Office Manager.  The BHJMPO will acknowledge e-mail requests and comments at mikepap@bhjmpc.org.  The BHMPO accepts and responds to written and signed requests only by mail, in person, or e-mail received no later than 12:00 Noon Wednesday September 15, 2010.   To view the document click here.

 

BHJ REGION 2030 LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN  AND TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FY 2008-2011 TRANSPORTATION AIR QUALITY CONFORMITY ANALYSIS

FOR THE STEUBENVILLE-WEIRTON, OH-WV 2006 24-HOUR PM2.5 NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARD 9.1.2010

The Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Organization (BHJ MPO) is accepting public review and comment regarding the Transportation Air Quality Conformity Analysis for the Steubenville-Weirton, OH-WV 2006 24-Hour Particulate Matter 2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard for transportation program of projects listed in the BHJ Region 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan and the FY 2008-2011Transportation Improvement Program.

The Transportation Air Quality Conformity Analysis Technical Memorandum documents the criteria, procedures, and planning assumptions the BHJ MPO used to demonstrate conformity for the 2006 24-Hour PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard: Final Rule (Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 218 / Friday, November 13, 2009). The conformity demonstration follows the applicable provisions set forth in Title 40: Protection of the Environment – Codified Federal Regulations Part 93 - Determining Conformity of Federal Actions to State and Federal Implementation Plans (Updated March 2010). The analysis demonstrates that the transportation program of projects listed in the BHJ Region 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan and the FY 2008-2011Transportation Improvement Program does not cause or contribute to any new violation, increase the frequency or severity of an existing violation, or delay the timely attainment of the 2006 24-Hour PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard. The BHJ MPO Policy Committee will consider adoption of the Transportation Conformity Analysis during its next scheduled meeting Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at 12:00 noon at the Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission Offices located 124 North Fourth Street Steubenville, Ohio.

Technical Memorandum 2010-1 Transportation Air Quality Conformity Analysis and Technical Documentation for the Steubenville-Weirton, OH- WV 2006 24-Hour PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard, September 2010. Interested persons may contact also the BHJMPO office at (740) 282-3685 on or before 4:00 p.m. September 14, 2010. The office is located at 124 North Fourth Street, Second Floor Steubenville, Ohio. Business contact hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays Monday through Friday. Direct all inquiries to Mr. Michael J. Paprocki, Transportation Study Director or, in his absence, Ms. Linda J. Taylor, Office Manager. The BHJMPO will acknowledge e-mail requests and comments at mikepap@bhjmpc.org. The BHMPO accepts and responds to written and signed requests only by mail, in person, or e-mail received no later than 12:00 Noon Wednesday September 15, 2010. To view the document click here.

UPCOMING BHJ EVENTS  8.4.2010

September 15. BHJ Quarterly Technical Advisory and Full Commission. BHJ Office. 10:30 & Noon.

September 16. BHJ Annual Awards Dinner. EM Media Bldg/Steubenville. 6:00 Social 7:00 Dinner.

Annual Awards Program and Dinner to Be Held September 16th  8.24.2010

On September 16th (Thursday) from 6:00 to 9:00, the Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission (BHJ) will hold its 12th Annual Awards Program and Dinner at the EM Media Center (2728 Sunset Boulevard. Steubenville, OH).  The Awards Program is an annual BHJ highlight. For one moment, it allows us to honor, acknowledge and illustrate how officials and volunteers make an indelible regional difference. The award designations will be announced shortly.

Reservations are requested on or before September 13th (Monday). A wine social will be held at 6:00. The dinner will start at 7:00. The per person dinner/wine refreshment cost is $40. Call Linda Taylor at 304-797-9666 or 740-282-3685 to make your reservation (s).

We extend our appreciation to our local sponsors Hancock County Savings, Huntington Bank, Main Street Bank, PNC Bank, United Bank and WesBanco. Without their support, this event would not be possible.

BHJ SUMMER 2010 NEWSLETTER 7.15.10

According to the Nielsen Group, users spend 51 seconds reading the average newsletter. For our customers, this reading time is an important one minute sprint through key issues. So, start the one minute clock and be prepared to exhale following your review of the following topics.

BHJ is in the “Eye of the Storm.” The competitive international market drove the employment of Weirton Steel from 14,000+ to less than 1,000 today. It’s the reason our regional steel mills have international names. It’s also a path to our regional economic future.

Star Search: BHJ’s 12th Annual Awards Dinner. Frequently referred to as BHJ’s highlight of the year, the Awards Dinner publicly acknowledges the contribution of our regional heroes.

It’s All About Infrastructure. Enough with the talking. Check out the $7.5 million Washington Street Road Project, the $15 million plus Mahan’s Lane-Eldersville Road-Bruin Drive Project and the Energy Savings Program for public buildings.

Riding with the Big Dogs. On a daily basis, over 5,000 residents commute outside our region. Key partners in a program to save commuters dollars and energy are Weirton Transit, Commute Info and the Airport Corridor Transportation Association.

To view the Summer newsletter click here.

NEW PHONE SYSTEM AND EXSTENTIONS  7.15.2010
In late June, for customer convenience and efficiency, BHJ upgraded its phone system to provide direct access to BHJ staff. Call the office. Listen to the possible extension lines and contact your BHJ representative directly. The extensions are as follows:

 

Receptionist: Mary Moore 200   Community Development Specialist: Barb Zimnox 204
Finance Manager: Joan Cresap 201   Transportation Engineer: Dave Snelting 205
Office Manager: Linda Taylor 202   Transportation Director: Mike Paprocki 209
Executive Director: John Brown 203   Sr. Engineering Technician: Shawn Price 210

PUBLIC NOTICE 7.22.2010

At 5:00 on September 30, 2010 at 3174 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 1, Weirton, WV 26062, the Brooke-Hancock Regional Planning and Development Council will meet to consider bylaw changes. The purpose of the changes is to expand membership and participation. Call 304-797-9666 for further information. A copy of the proposed bylaw changes is available here.


 RIDESHAREING AND NEW RADIO JINGLE  7.20.2010

In early May, BHJ and FROGGY Radio, 103.5, teamed together to do a live broadcast at Krogers on Three Springs Drive in Weirton to promote Rideshare Month. BHJ was joined by several representatives from its partner agencies: Lisa Kay Schweyer from CommuteInfo and Amy Mathieson and Lynn Manion from ACTA (Airport Corridor Transportation Association). Frank Bovina, transit manager for Steel Valley Regional Transit Authority, and Becky Stout transit manager for the Weirton Transit Corporation, were also on hand.

It was a very successful event with approximately 160 people stopping by the broadcast booth to talk about rideshare, receive gift bags. To listen to the new jingle click the button to below.Rideshare Jingle

2010 CENSUS RELEASE DATES 8.5.2010


There is a great deal of interest in the 2010 census  and its data rollout. Key dates, as released by the U.S. Census Bureau, dates are approximate except those required by law.

Population Detail: Date of Release:
National and State population and demographic components of population change 12/1/2011
State estimates of the population 18 and over 1/1/2012
County population and demographic components of population change 4/1/2012
Metropolitan and micropolitan statistical area population and demographic components of population change 4/1/2012
National population by age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin 5/1/2012
State population by age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin 5/1/2012
County population by age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin 5/1/2012
Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions 6/1/2012
State and county housing unit estimates 6/1/2012


Anchored by the twin cities of Steubenville, Ohio, and Weirton, West Virginia, our three-county region offers a diversity of assets and challenges. True to our mission, BHJ promotes intergovernmental communication, cooperation, and collaboration on issues and problems that have a greater than local impact. 

As a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) funded by the Federal Highway  Administration and Federal Transit Administration, BHJ is a leader in highway  development to promote access and jobs. As a Local Development District (LDD) funded by the Appalachian Regional Council (ARC), BHJ on a daily basis works to build and maintain crucial water and sewer infrastructure. Listed below is a copy of our Mission Statement.

  • To promote intergovernmental communication, cooperation, and collaboration on issues and problems that have a greater than local impact.

  • To provide coordinated and continued regional planning services.

  • To provide information, facts and quantitative data to help local officials make informed decisions.

  • To serve as a liaison to state and Federal government agencies and assist in the administration of their programs.

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