West Virginia Press Association
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Regional Intergovernmental Council (RIC) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is updating its 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and seeks public input at two upcoming workshops.
Workshop Dates:
Kanawha County: September 25, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Downtown Library, 308/309 Conference Room, 123 Capitol Street, Charleston, WV
Putnam County: September 26, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Area 34, Putnam Chamber, 971 WV-34, Hurricane, WV
These workshops provide an opportunity for the public to share their thoughts on transportation needs in the region. The public can share their vision of Transportation in the Kanawha-Putnam Metropolitan Planning Area. The 2050 MTP aims to plan improvements over the next 25 years for Kanawha and Putnam Counties.
For more information and to RSVP, visit https://arcg.is/19evv5.
Contact: Regional Intergovernmental Council (RIC)
315 D Street
South Charleston, WV 25303
Phone: (304) 744-4258
Email: [email protected]
About RIC MPO:
The RIC MPO is the federally designated transportation planning agency for Kanawha and Putnam Counties, responsible for ensuring transportation improvements meet the needs of the region. The Metropolitan Transportation Plan forecasts future projects over the next 25 years, based on expected financial constraints, public participation, and interagency collaboration. The RIC Policy Board, comprised primarily of elected officials, citizen representatives, and private sector representatives, is the decision-making body for the MTP.