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Benton-Franklin Council of Governments
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Each month, our newsletter includes items of interest, board
briefs, environmental documents, and a calendar of meeting dates and
locations.
For past newsletters, please
contact Monica.
TRANSPORTATION SURVEY 2010
As the RTPO prepares for our 2011 Regional Transportation
Plan, we are anxious to hear from the public about their habits and
perceptions of our transportation system. We appreciate your
time in completing our Transportation Survey that can be accessed by
clicking on the arrow below.
 
TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
Click here to view a summary report detailing
the twelve (12) eligible activities and a seventeen (17) year
funding history of the TE Program in the RTPO.
For information about the 2010-2012
Transportation Enhancement Program please contact Mark Kushner at
mkushner@bfcog.us, Tanna Dole at tdole@bfcog.us, or phone
(509) 943-9185.
2010 SOV/HOV WINDSHIELD SURVEY
During May, the BFCG Transportation Programs office coordinated a
windshield survey to tally the percentages of Single Occupancy
Vehicles (SOV) vs. High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) at key locations
throughout the Tri-City Metropolitan Area and Hanford Site.
Data was collected at twenty four locations spread across the urban
area, with vanpool totals and the “Hanford Commute” being points of
focus.
To
view the results of the 2010 SOV/HOV Survey, click here.
DRAFT 2010 REGIONAL BICYCLE &
PEDESTRIAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN
The Draft 2010 Regional Bicycle and
Pedestrian Transportation Plan is complete and available for public
comment and review. The Plan includes jurisdiction-specific policy
summaries, facility maps and projects; Washington state laws and
policies; accident data and much more.
Libraries in the following cities have
also received copies of the draft Plan: Connell, Kennewick (South
Union branch), Pasco, Prosser, Richland, Walla Walla and West
Richland. There is also a copy available for review at the office of
the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments, 1622 Terminal Drive in
Richland.
Comments are requested back to Len
Pavelka by Friday, August 13th. Mr. Pavelka may be
reached at
lpavelka@bfog.us
or (509) 943-9185.
To
view the DRAFT 2010 Bike/Ped Plan, click here.
COLUMBIA RIVER BRIDGE
CROSSING STUDY
The Benton-Franklin Council of Governments (BFCOG) Transportation
Programs Office is coordinating a study evaluating the future need
and optimal location for a future Columbia River bridge crossing.
Local cities, counties, ports, TRIDEC, ASCE, and Ben Franklin
Transit are all partners in the study as which is lead by a steering committee
consisting of local officials. The consultant team of
HW Lochner and JUB Engineers has been hired to complete the study.
A website has been created to provide background, visuals, a short
survey, and opportunity for public input (CLICK
HERE TO ACCESS THE CRCS-TC SITE).
2010 MAJOR EMPLOYERS
The Transportation Programs Office has compiled a listing of
major employers within Benton, Franklin, and Walla Walla Counties.
The list includes both private and public sector employers who
employ 100 or more employees.
For a
copy of the 2010 Major Employers report, click here.
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