Salisbury-Wicomico Metropolitan Planning Organization

PUBLIC NOTICE

In accordance with the S/WMPO's Public Participation Plan (Adopted June 2008), the Draft FY 2012 - 2015 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) and the Proposed Amendment - 2011 Long-Range Transportation Plan (pp. 7-17 and 7-18) are available for public review and comment for a period of 45-days beginning on October 7th and ending on November 20, 2011.

In addition of the two aforementioned planning related documents, amendments are being proposed to the S/WMPO's Public Participation Plan. Consistent with the current requirements contained within this Plan, a public review and comment period of 45-days will extend from October 14, 2011 through November 27th, 2011.

Proposed amendments to the FY 2011 and FY 2012 Unified Planning Work Programs will be considered at the upcoming meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee. Consistent with the Organization’s Public Participation Plan, a public review period of 45-days will extend from November 1, 2011 to December 15, 2011.

Prior to the adoption of the aforementioned documents, the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will meet to review these transportation related planning documents, and subsequently make a recommendation to forward to the MPO Council for a Public Hearing and consideration of adoption.

The public is encouraged to attend these open meetings. Information about the upcoming meeting dates of the TAC and MPO Council is located in the Upcoming Meeting section of this webpage. Public comments can be submitted via e-mail to Keith Hall (Chief, Long-Range and Transportation Planning) @ Khall@wicomicocounty.org, or via fax (410) 548-4860.

Additionally, a Public Hearing will be scheduled during an upcoming meeting of the MPO Council, which the public is encouraged to attend and provide comments related to the Proposed FY 2012 - FY 2015 TIP.

Upcoming Meetings

The MPO Council meeting is scheduled for January 26, 2012 beginning at 11:30 A.M. in the Council Chambers (Room 301) of the Government Office Building, which is located in Salisbury, Maryland. Meeting Agenda

For more information about upcoming meetings of the Technical Advisory Committee and the MPO Council or to be added to the interested parties email list, contact Keith Hall (khall@wicomicocounty.org).

Unified Planning Work Program

On May 23, 2011, the 2012 Unified Planning Work Program was adopted by the MPO Council. Please click here to learn more about what's planned for the upcoming fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2011.

Long Range Transportation Plan

The 2011 Salisbury/Wicomico Area Long Range Transportation Plan was adopted by the MPO Council on May 23, 2011. It can now be viewed by clicking here.

Requests For Proposals

Long-Range Transportation Plan

Planning Studies

Unified Planning Work Program

Transportation Improvement Program

MPO COUNCIL

Each MPO has a policy board that is generally comprised of chief elected officials who represent different parts of the region served by the MPO. The primary governing body of the S/W MPO is the Council. As outlined in the agency bylaws, the Council consists of eleven (11) members, nine (9) of which are voting members and the remaining two are non-voting members. The voting constituency of the Council is comprised of representatives from the following governments and agencies: Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT); Wicomico County (three positions); City of Salisbury (two positions); City of Fruitland; Town of Delmar, Maryland; and Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland The non-voting membership of the Council consists of two members representing the following agencies: Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT); and Town of Delmar, Delaware The Council meets on an as-needed basis to act on items of regional significance pertaining to transportation issues within the MPO study area. The representatives of the local governments are designated by the local government entities, while the representatives of MDOT and DelDOT are designated by their respective agencies.
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The S/W MPO Council has established a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) comprised of technical representatives such as planners and engineers to provide technical expertise and develop recommendations to assist the Council. Typical duties of the TAC include reviewing and recommending revisions to the planning process, data collection, forecasts, the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and the United Planning Work Program (UPWP). The TAC consists of representatives from a number of agencies, which includes representatives from the following entities: Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT); Maryland Department of Planning (MDP); Wicomico County Department of Public Works; City of Salisbury Public Works; City of Salisbury Transportation and Safety Advisory Committee; City of Fruitland; Town of Delmar (MD and DE); Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore; Shore Transit City of Salisbury Chamber of Commerce Transportation Subcommittee; Ocean City/Wicomic County Airport Authority; Delmarva Water Transportation Advisory Committee; Salisbury/Wicomico Planning Commission; Salisbury/Wicomico Dept. of Planning, Zoning & Community Development; Salisbury University; and Sussex County Planning Department Ex-Officio members include: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA); Federal Transit Authority (FTA); Maryland Transit Authority (MTA) Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA); and Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT)

STAFF

The S/W MPO staff consists of personnel from the Salisbury-Wicomico Department of Planning, Zoning & Community Development. The Staff manages the operations of the MPO as directed by the Council and recommendations of the TAC, and coordinates all planning projects and activities identified by the Council. The Staff also acts as a local liasion to the State and Federal agencies involved in transportation planning within the MPO.

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