During the National Regional Transportation Conference, Kelly Hitchcock shared Central Virginia's approach to transportation and economic development planning and implementation.
During the 2019 National Regional Transportation Conference (June 17 - 19, Columbus, OH), Eric Phillips shared information on the U.S. 33 Smart Mobility Corridor. This corridor links urban, suburban, exurban, and rural areas with connected infrastructure technology. The project is expected to have significant transportation system and economic development impacts on the region.
Rural and Small Urban Mobility Innovations: MicrotransitRPO America
Microtransit presentation for September 20, 2021 Rural and Small Urban Mobility Innovations Workshop hosted by NADO Research Foundation, Montana State University Western Transportation Institute, and National Rural Transit Assistance Program (National RTAP).
Planning Tools for Linking Rural Development and TransportationRPO America
During the 2016 National Regional Transportation Conference, Brian Morton and John Poros described tools and analysis done for small communities in Mississippi to understand the connection between zoning, housing options, and transportation demand.
The Transit Passenger Environment Plan is now complete. The plan took a fresh look at how VTA thinks about bus stops.
The Plan was developed over the first half of 2014 with input and review from VTA's advisory and standing committees. For more information, please visit http://www.vta.org/Projects-and-Programs/Planning/Transit-Passenger-Environment-Plan or contact community.outreach@vta.
In the opening plenary of the 2017 National Regional Transportation Conference, Valerie Lefler of Liberty Mobility Now shared stories of mobility challenges and opportunities to find solutions through innovation.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Resources in Rural and Small Town CommunitiesRPO America
During the 2017 National Regional Transportation Conference, Shari Schaftlein shared information and resources developed by the Federal Highway Administration's Office of Human Environment. These resources focus on bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure in a multimodal context in rural and small communities.
During the 2019 National Regional Transportation Conference (June 17 - 19, Columbus, OH), Eric Phillips shared information on the U.S. 33 Smart Mobility Corridor. This corridor links urban, suburban, exurban, and rural areas with connected infrastructure technology. The project is expected to have significant transportation system and economic development impacts on the region.
Rural and Small Urban Mobility Innovations: MicrotransitRPO America
Microtransit presentation for September 20, 2021 Rural and Small Urban Mobility Innovations Workshop hosted by NADO Research Foundation, Montana State University Western Transportation Institute, and National Rural Transit Assistance Program (National RTAP).
Planning Tools for Linking Rural Development and TransportationRPO America
During the 2016 National Regional Transportation Conference, Brian Morton and John Poros described tools and analysis done for small communities in Mississippi to understand the connection between zoning, housing options, and transportation demand.
The Transit Passenger Environment Plan is now complete. The plan took a fresh look at how VTA thinks about bus stops.
The Plan was developed over the first half of 2014 with input and review from VTA's advisory and standing committees. For more information, please visit http://www.vta.org/Projects-and-Programs/Planning/Transit-Passenger-Environment-Plan or contact community.outreach@vta.
In the opening plenary of the 2017 National Regional Transportation Conference, Valerie Lefler of Liberty Mobility Now shared stories of mobility challenges and opportunities to find solutions through innovation.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Resources in Rural and Small Town CommunitiesRPO America
During the 2017 National Regional Transportation Conference, Shari Schaftlein shared information and resources developed by the Federal Highway Administration's Office of Human Environment. These resources focus on bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure in a multimodal context in rural and small communities.
During the 2017 National Regional Transportation Conference, Dan Landon shared how the Nevada County Transportation Commission is engaged with a larger regional effort to connect planning efforts across rural communities among the Sierra Mountains in Nevada and California.
TOD and Parking: Matching the Requirements to the Neighborhood by Jason Witte...Rail~Volution
Parking is always a challenge for TOD projects and TOD districts. How do you explain parking requirements and results to commissions, councils and citizens? How do you move forward from the rigid standards in many city codes? Learn a systematic approach for matching parking requirements and transit to different kinds of neighborhoods. Hear how experiments in district-by-district requirements have fared. Explore ways to manage a wide range of parking in a TOD district. Issues, controversy and the consequences of changing parking policy to support TOD -- snag your spot for this lively conversation.
Moderator: Paul Roberts, AICP, Council Member, City of Everett; Board Member, Sound Transit, Everett, Washington
Karina Ricks, AICP, Principal, Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Services, Washington, DC
Jason Wittenberg, AICP, Land Use, Design and Preservation Manager, Community Planning & Economic Development, City of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Meea Kang, President Domus Development, Rail~Volution Board of Directors, Irvine, California
A Complete Picture of Corridor Planning: The Fundamentals by Dwight Schock Rail~Volution
Simply put, transportation corridors connect people and commerce. But there are many considerations that go into a successful corridor plan. How do you align regional and local goals to leverage support with stakeholders and partners? How do you select the appropriate mode for each corridor segment? Where does active transportation fit in? What are the principles of complete corridors? How can we address station location, limited rights of way and land use along corridors? Where does financing fit in? And that pesky last-mile challenge... Learn tactics for establishing development-ready corridors and phasing in modes in this fundamental review of a long, long list of corridor issues.
Moderator: Dwight Schock, AICP, Vice President, Transit and Railroad Segment Manager, David Evans and Associates, Inc., Denver, Colorado
Daniel Guimond, AICP, Principal, Economic & Planning Systems, Denver, Colorado
Janette Hill, Service Planner III, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Dallas, Texas
Daniel Soler, Director, Transit Systems Design and Construction, Metropolitan Council, Minneapolis, Minnesota
RV 2014: Urban Circulator Roundtable: Shaping Cities one Challenge at a Time ...Rail~Volution
Urban Circulator Roundtable: Shaping Cities One Challenge at a Time AICP CM 1.5
An urban circulator roundtable? How appropriate! Hear speakers from around the country -- Austin; Atlanta; Minneapolis-St. Paul; Portland-- experienced in different disciplines of urban circulator implementation. Start with short presentations from each unique perspective, then focus on the challenges and issues associated with implementation -- outreach, financing, traffic, etc. -- and how each organization overcame these challenges.
Moderator: Neil McFarlane, General Manager, TriMet, Portland, Oregon
Paul Zebell, Project Manager, Bureau of Transportation, City of Portland, Oregon
April Manlapaz, Transit Project Manager, AECOM, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Derek Benedict, PE, Transportation Engineer, URS Corporation, Austin, Texas
D.J. Baxter, Executive Director, Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, Utah
Jim Erkel, Attorney & Program Director, Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, St. Paul, Minnesota
Lisa Gordon, Chief Operating Officer, Atlanta Beltline, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia
Maintaining and Improving Rural Transit Supply in an Era of Cost-Cutting
Presented by: Matthew W. Daus, Esq., Distinguished Lecturer, City College, University of New York, University
Transportation Research Center, Region II
James Cooper, PhD, Head of the Taxi Studies Group, Edinburgh Napier University
In this session, Mr. Daus and Dr. Cooper will address research completed on the supply of transit services, including paratransit use in mainstream transport provision in rural communities. Evidence will be presented from US and European locations, including the application of a shared
transit scheme using a wide range of optimized supply including Demand Responsive Transportation (DRT) and taxi operations. The presentation will also address how the research has demonstrated that bringing bookings and trips together allows authorities and suppliers to reduce costs, effectively maintaining a service with reduced costs, and/or enhancing services.
Colorado Statewide Transit Plan Open House Presentation Fall 2013OV Consulting
This presentation was made at public open houses around the State of Colorado in Fall of 2013 to educate the public on the planning process and to solicit input.
On May 20, 2010, Mary Raulerson of Kittelson & Associates held a workshop in Portland, OR which introduced and illustrated best practices in the field of Complete Streets using case studies she has been directly involved with around the country. During the workshop, special attention was given to the obstacles that had to be overcome and the solutions that worked. The goal of this session was to help identify and tailor practices that will further strengthen the region’s move toward creating, connecting and complimenting great places with great multimodal rights-of-way.
RTPO Roles in Megaregion and Multi-Jurisdictional PlanningRPO America
During the 2017 National Regional Transportation Conference, Scott Allen shared information about the Federal Highway Administration's work on megaregion and multi-region planning such as workshops, as well as challenges and opportunities for rural regional transportation planning organizations to engage in large-scale planning.
During the 2017 National Regional Transportation Conference, Chandra Ravada shared East Central Intergovernmental Association's work to use smartphone technology to better understand volunteers' movements within Dubuque, Iowa and the surrounding region. This information will improve regional planning and offer opportunities for transit planning.
Innovations in Mobility: Research and examples presentation from September 20, 2021 Rural and Small Urban Mobility Innovations Workshop hosted by NADO Research Foundation, Montana State University Western Transportation Institute, and National Rural Transit Assistance Program (National RTAP).
ECOS: A Sustainable Future for Chittenden CountyRPO America
During the 2017 National Regional Transportation Conference, Charlie Baker discussed the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission's work. The organization created ECOS, a regional plan linking together transportation, economic development, and more.
During the 2017 National Regional Transportation Conference, Dan Landon shared how the Nevada County Transportation Commission is engaged with a larger regional effort to connect planning efforts across rural communities among the Sierra Mountains in Nevada and California.
TOD and Parking: Matching the Requirements to the Neighborhood by Jason Witte...Rail~Volution
Parking is always a challenge for TOD projects and TOD districts. How do you explain parking requirements and results to commissions, councils and citizens? How do you move forward from the rigid standards in many city codes? Learn a systematic approach for matching parking requirements and transit to different kinds of neighborhoods. Hear how experiments in district-by-district requirements have fared. Explore ways to manage a wide range of parking in a TOD district. Issues, controversy and the consequences of changing parking policy to support TOD -- snag your spot for this lively conversation.
Moderator: Paul Roberts, AICP, Council Member, City of Everett; Board Member, Sound Transit, Everett, Washington
Karina Ricks, AICP, Principal, Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Services, Washington, DC
Jason Wittenberg, AICP, Land Use, Design and Preservation Manager, Community Planning & Economic Development, City of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Meea Kang, President Domus Development, Rail~Volution Board of Directors, Irvine, California
A Complete Picture of Corridor Planning: The Fundamentals by Dwight Schock Rail~Volution
Simply put, transportation corridors connect people and commerce. But there are many considerations that go into a successful corridor plan. How do you align regional and local goals to leverage support with stakeholders and partners? How do you select the appropriate mode for each corridor segment? Where does active transportation fit in? What are the principles of complete corridors? How can we address station location, limited rights of way and land use along corridors? Where does financing fit in? And that pesky last-mile challenge... Learn tactics for establishing development-ready corridors and phasing in modes in this fundamental review of a long, long list of corridor issues.
Moderator: Dwight Schock, AICP, Vice President, Transit and Railroad Segment Manager, David Evans and Associates, Inc., Denver, Colorado
Daniel Guimond, AICP, Principal, Economic & Planning Systems, Denver, Colorado
Janette Hill, Service Planner III, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Dallas, Texas
Daniel Soler, Director, Transit Systems Design and Construction, Metropolitan Council, Minneapolis, Minnesota
RV 2014: Urban Circulator Roundtable: Shaping Cities one Challenge at a Time ...Rail~Volution
Urban Circulator Roundtable: Shaping Cities One Challenge at a Time AICP CM 1.5
An urban circulator roundtable? How appropriate! Hear speakers from around the country -- Austin; Atlanta; Minneapolis-St. Paul; Portland-- experienced in different disciplines of urban circulator implementation. Start with short presentations from each unique perspective, then focus on the challenges and issues associated with implementation -- outreach, financing, traffic, etc. -- and how each organization overcame these challenges.
Moderator: Neil McFarlane, General Manager, TriMet, Portland, Oregon
Paul Zebell, Project Manager, Bureau of Transportation, City of Portland, Oregon
April Manlapaz, Transit Project Manager, AECOM, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Derek Benedict, PE, Transportation Engineer, URS Corporation, Austin, Texas
D.J. Baxter, Executive Director, Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, Utah
Jim Erkel, Attorney & Program Director, Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, St. Paul, Minnesota
Lisa Gordon, Chief Operating Officer, Atlanta Beltline, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia
Maintaining and Improving Rural Transit Supply in an Era of Cost-Cutting
Presented by: Matthew W. Daus, Esq., Distinguished Lecturer, City College, University of New York, University
Transportation Research Center, Region II
James Cooper, PhD, Head of the Taxi Studies Group, Edinburgh Napier University
In this session, Mr. Daus and Dr. Cooper will address research completed on the supply of transit services, including paratransit use in mainstream transport provision in rural communities. Evidence will be presented from US and European locations, including the application of a shared
transit scheme using a wide range of optimized supply including Demand Responsive Transportation (DRT) and taxi operations. The presentation will also address how the research has demonstrated that bringing bookings and trips together allows authorities and suppliers to reduce costs, effectively maintaining a service with reduced costs, and/or enhancing services.
Colorado Statewide Transit Plan Open House Presentation Fall 2013OV Consulting
This presentation was made at public open houses around the State of Colorado in Fall of 2013 to educate the public on the planning process and to solicit input.
On May 20, 2010, Mary Raulerson of Kittelson & Associates held a workshop in Portland, OR which introduced and illustrated best practices in the field of Complete Streets using case studies she has been directly involved with around the country. During the workshop, special attention was given to the obstacles that had to be overcome and the solutions that worked. The goal of this session was to help identify and tailor practices that will further strengthen the region’s move toward creating, connecting and complimenting great places with great multimodal rights-of-way.
RTPO Roles in Megaregion and Multi-Jurisdictional PlanningRPO America
During the 2017 National Regional Transportation Conference, Scott Allen shared information about the Federal Highway Administration's work on megaregion and multi-region planning such as workshops, as well as challenges and opportunities for rural regional transportation planning organizations to engage in large-scale planning.
During the 2017 National Regional Transportation Conference, Chandra Ravada shared East Central Intergovernmental Association's work to use smartphone technology to better understand volunteers' movements within Dubuque, Iowa and the surrounding region. This information will improve regional planning and offer opportunities for transit planning.
Innovations in Mobility: Research and examples presentation from September 20, 2021 Rural and Small Urban Mobility Innovations Workshop hosted by NADO Research Foundation, Montana State University Western Transportation Institute, and National Rural Transit Assistance Program (National RTAP).
ECOS: A Sustainable Future for Chittenden CountyRPO America
During the 2017 National Regional Transportation Conference, Charlie Baker discussed the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission's work. The organization created ECOS, a regional plan linking together transportation, economic development, and more.
Robert Hiett - Infraday Southeast Virtual Transportation EventRobert Hiett
Robert Hiett, Executive Director for the Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments (UCPCOG), presents at the Infraday Southeast Transportation Virtual Event.
Combining and Aligning Transportation and Economic Development PlansRPO America
On October 31, the NADO Research Foundation held a virtual peer exchange on the topic combining and aligning transportation and economic development plans. Speakers included Scott Allen (Federal Highway Administration), Charlie Baker (Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission), Mary Rump (East Central Iowa Council of Governments), and Amy Kessler (North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission), with moderation by Carrie Kissel and Megan McConville.
Alec will introduce an overview of LCRIG and its aim to deliver practical solutions to help councils achieve net zero. Stressing the importance of removing silos both in the public and private sector, Alec will show how the lighting sector can team up with others. He will reveal the creation of a net zero working group which ILP members can get involved with.
Presented by Alec Peachey, Content Director, Local Council Roads Innovation Group.
Supporting Economic Resilience through Transportation Planning and InvestmentRPO America
Erica Anderson, planning director for the Land of Sky Regional Council (a NADO member organization), and Carrie Kissel, associate director for the NADO Research Foundation, presented at the International Transportation and Economic Development Conference, held June 6 – 8 in Washington, DC. The conference, held by the Transportation Research Board, brought together 175 practitioners working in transportation, economic development, economics, and related fields. Anderson and Kissel’s session, entitled “Supporting Economic Resilience through Transportation Planning and Investment,” included presentations and interactive exercises that connect economic resilience (including disaster resilience and rooting economies in place) with transportation planning and the work of agencies responsible for transportation.
Micro Urbana Communities- Creating and Implementing Livable Transportatino So...Cynthia Hoyle
How can communities successfully create multi-modal transportation systems? This presentation discusses how Champaign-Urbana, IL has been working to give people choices in mobility and lifestyle and how it has been succeeding in creating mode-shift.
Rural Trends, Transportation, and Building WealthRPO America
National Association of Development Organizations Research Foundation Associate Director Carrie Kissel provided a workshop on rural U.S. trends, community economic development practices, and connections to transit at the 2019 National RTAP Conference (Portland, OR).
Access Nashville is a comprehensive framework for the city’s multimodal transportation network to support Nashville’s quality of life and manage growth, development, and preservation through the year 2040 and beyond. Access Nashville provides a coordinated roadmap for the development of the entire transportation network over the next 25 years. It provides a set of Accessibility Principles, Implementation Strategies, Strategic Initiatives, and a shared Evaluation Framework that allow agencies to collaborate and coordinate around the community’s desired transportation vision.
RPO America Peer Exchange: Rural Transportation Planning ProgramsRPO America
On May 16, the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) and its program affiliate RPO America held a virtual peer exchange focused on rural transportation planning programs. Speakers included Krishna Kunapareddy (NADO), Chris Whitaker (Region XII Council of Governments), and Jennifer O'Connor (Northern Arizona Council of Governments). Learning objectives included:
* Understanding how RPOs work across the country, including common planning and program responsibilities and unique tasks customized for local conditions
* Identify common regional planning organization roles to support local transportation planning and implementation needs.
* Identify common regional organization roles conducted in support of statewide transportation planning, such as long-range plans, short-range capital programs, and modal plans.
CARTS Microtransit—Innovation in Rural MobilityRPO America
Dana Platt and Dave Marsh, Capitol Area Regional Transit System, shared their agency's experience deploying microtransit (on-demand transportation) across multiple rural counties outside of the Austin, TX, region during a virtual roundtable on June 29, 2023.
BCGo: Microtransit System Operating throughout Calhoun County, MIRPO America
Mallory Avis and Kristy Grestini, Battle Creek Transit, shared their agency's experience with a microtransit pilot program serving a large rural area and small urban area in Michigan during a virtual roundtable on June 29, 2023.
Microtransit Planning & Implementation Lessons from the North Carolina Experi...RPO America
Eleni Bardaka shared research conducted on North Carolina agencies deploying different models of microtransit throughout the state during a virtual roundtable on June 29, 2023.
Microtransit Overview: A Research PerspectiveRPO America
Andrea Hamre, Western Transportation Institute, recapped current trends and research in rural approaches to microtransit, or on-demand public transit, during a virtual roundtable on June 29, 2023.
On April 20, Southern Georgia Regional Commission stakeholders met for a virtual roundtable discussion on employment and transportation issues. During the event, Courtney Cherry, Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (SC), shared information about administering a regional vanpool program to provide regional residents with an affordable commute option.
Employment & Transportation in the Southern Georgia RegionRPO America
On April 20, Southern Georgia Regional Commission stakeholders met for a virtual roundtable discussion on employment and transportation issues. Bret Allphin, NADO, provided an introduction on commuting patterns and options.
EDDs and States: Collaborating for SuccessRPO America
With historic amounts of federal funds being allocated to support pandemic recovery, state government and regional
Economic Development Districts need to work well together now more than ever. This session will share examples of
strong EDD-state alignment, provide space for participants to share their experiences, and include information about an
opportunity to participate in a Policy Academy to further elevate alignment and collaboration.
Strengthening Partnerships Between States and Economic Development DistrictsRPO America
This technical assistance hands-on session will focus on state-EDD alignment best practices and how to build a collaborative
relationship with state economic development departments – from planning to program implementation.
Brownfields Tour: A Visit to Hazelwood Green & RIDC Mill 19RPO America
Hazelwood Green is located on 178 acres along the Monongahela River, part of Pittsburgh’s Greater Hazelwood
neighborhood and the historic site of Jones & Laughlin Steel Company’s first industrial plant. RIDC Mill 19 is the first
development on the Hazelwood Green site and is now home to advanced manufacturing and autonomous innovation
partners including Carnegie Mellon University's Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing and Manufacturing Futures
Initiative, Catalyst Connection, and Motional. Pre-registration required. Visit the Conference Registration Desk to learn
if there are available seats on the tour.
An increasing rate of change makes the already challenging work of doing good even more difficult. We are all trying to make the world a better place but are often using yesterday’s information to do so. What if we could predict the future and prepare for the coming realities that will impact our clients and our communities? Join philanthropic futurist Trista Harris as she takes us on an interactive journey where she’ll uncover tools to create the future.
Brownfields for Redeveloping ResilienceRPO America
This session, led by the Technical Assistance for Brownfields (TAB) team, will highlight how communities are viewing their brownfields redevelopment through the lens of resilience. It will discuss case studies on brownfields redevelopment in response to negative climate change impacts, how to leverage resources for a successful project, as
well as tips from a successful US EPA brownfields grant recipient.
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
A process server is a authorized person for delivering legal documents, such as summons, complaints, subpoenas, and other court papers, to peoples involved in legal proceedings.
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
What is the point of small housing associations.pptxPaul Smith
Given the small scale of housing associations and their relative high cost per home what is the point of them and how do we justify their continued existance
Canadian Immigration Tracker March 2024 - Key SlidesAndrew Griffith
Highlights
Permanent Residents decrease along with percentage of TR2PR decline to 52 percent of all Permanent Residents.
March asylum claim data not issued as of May 27 (unusually late). Irregular arrivals remain very small.
Study permit applications experiencing sharp decrease as a result of announced caps over 50 percent compared to February.
Citizenship numbers remain stable.
Slide 3 has the overall numbers and change.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
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Up the Ratios Bylaws - a Comprehensive Process of Our Organizationuptheratios
Up the Ratios is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap in STEM education for underprivileged students by providing free, high-quality learning opportunities in robotics and other STEM fields. Our mission is to empower the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers by offering a range of educational programs that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
At Up the Ratios, we believe that every student, regardless of their socio-economic background, should have access to the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today's technology-driven world. To achieve this, we host a variety of free classes, workshops, summer camps, and live lectures tailored to students from underserved communities. Our programs are designed to be engaging and hands-on, allowing students to explore the exciting world of robotics and STEM through practical, real-world applications.
Our free classes cover fundamental concepts in robotics, coding, and engineering, providing students with a strong foundation in these critical areas. Through our interactive workshops, students can dive deeper into specific topics, working on projects that challenge them to apply what they've learned and think creatively. Our summer camps offer an immersive experience where students can collaborate on larger projects, develop their teamwork skills, and gain confidence in their abilities.
In addition to our local programs, Up the Ratios is committed to making a global impact. We take donations of new and gently used robotics parts, which we then distribute to students and educational institutions in other countries. These donations help ensure that young learners worldwide have the resources they need to explore and excel in STEM fields. By supporting education in this way, we aim to nurture a global community of future leaders and innovators.
Our live lectures feature guest speakers from various STEM disciplines, including engineers, scientists, and industry professionals who share their knowledge and experiences with our students. These lectures provide valuable insights into potential career paths and inspire students to pursue their passions in STEM.
Up the Ratios relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers to continue our work. Contributions of time, expertise, and financial support are crucial to sustaining our programs and expanding our reach. Whether you're an individual passionate about education, a professional in the STEM field, or a company looking to give back to the community, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.
We are proud of the positive impact we've had on the lives of countless students, many of whom have gone on to pursue higher education and careers in STEM. By providing these young minds with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed, we are not only changing their futures but also contributing to the advancement of technology and innovation on a broader scale.
4. Guiding Agency Oversight Structure
Image, identity
Growth &
expansion in
business
community
Educate & develop
sustainable workforce
Invest connectivity
Support diverse
communities/downto
wns
5. An in-depth study, the first of its kind in Virginia, to consider how the region’s transportation
connectivity – road, air, transit, multimodal - impacts the region’s economic vitality,
competitiveness.
• State & regional agency collaboration.
• Developed in coordination with the CEDS.
• 18 – month technical, data-driven study.
• Identifies challenges, assets, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Presents strategies to improve connectivity →→ regional economic vitality.
Lynchburg Regional Connectivity Study
6. Lynchburg Regional Connectivity Study
Interviews: Regional Experts, Transportation Service Providers, Businesses
Data Driven: Economic trends & transportation use patterns, Travel & TREDIS Economic Model
Peer City Review: Similar size/economic composition (College Station, TX; Merced, CA; Wilmington, NC)
Source: OIPI; http://oipi.virginia.gov/documents/lynchburg-connectivity-final-report-3-2-17.pdf
7. CEDS Implementation Action Plan
Roadmap to guide, monitor, measure, the effectiveness by which th region
is advancing the CEDS economic vitality objectives.
Three Guiding Principles:
1. Support the CEDS: Serve as “catalyst for regional economic development
(CEDS pg.2);
2. Cast the Net: Recognize/capitalize on existing pgms reduce duplication
and expand participation avenues; and
3. Be Pragmatic: Present feasible strategies with quantifiable metrics.
Roadmap to guide, monitor, measure, the effectiveness by which the
region is advancing the CEDS economic vitality objectives.
Initiative Councils: Knowledgeable, day-to-day practitioners.
• Compile information of existing programs and partners;
• Establish impactful and realistic activities, programs, and partners to
advance the CEDS key initiatives;
• Propose and assist in establishing metrics;
• Serve as the day-to-day worker bees that advance the Implementation
Action Plans; and
• Assist in monitoring and reporting implementation status.
8. Transportation : Strategies & Actions
Theme: Labor Market & Intra-Regional Connectivity
1. Placemaking Create livable, vibrant, connected community cores.
2. Local Bottlenecks Enhance & maintain network reliability
3. Transit & TDM Transportation options to access major employers
Theme: Inter-Regional Connectivity
4. Intercity Passenger Rail Lynchburg as rail hub
5. Air Service Department Consolidate support for regional services
6. Access on Key Highway Corridors Maintain & improve key access corridors
7. Cargo-Oriented Development Readiness to respond to freight/rail development
Theme: Broadband Connectivity
8. Broadband Development* Advance quality broadband coverage throughout region
9. The Strategy – Follow the Plan
Theme: Labor Market & Intra-Regional Connectivity
1. Placemaking 6 Create livable, vibrant, connected community cores.
2. Local Bottlenecks 1 Enhance & maintain network reliability
3. Transit & TDM 5 Transportation options to access major employers
Theme: Inter-Regional Connectivity
4. Intercity Passenger Rail 4 Lynchburg as rail hub
5. Air Service Department 4 Consolidate support for regional services
6. Access on Key Highway Corridors 3 Maintain & improve key access corridors
7. Cargo-Oriented Development 3 Readiness to respond to freight/rail development
Theme: Broadband Connectivity
8. Broadband Development* 2 Advance quality broadband coverage throughout region
10. Lynchburg Regional Connectivity Study
Theme: Labor Market & Intra-Region Connectivity
Transit & Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
Build support for alternative transportation – transit, carshare, bike, pedestrian,
vanpools – by encouraging collaboration, communication and problem-solving
between employers, regional commuters, and transit operators.
• Expand business community outreach to support programs – RIDE Solutions, the
Region 2000 Workforce Development Board;
• Hold commuter reward programs;
• Promote employer vanpool program development;
• Expand transit, vanpool, biking, carpool participation incentives.
11. Our Plan
Community Pride
Residents are aligned in the desire to promote a healthy river and watershed environment that supports economic
growth.
5 objectives, 11strategies (activities) that:
• Local pride in rivers & watersheds breeds effort to preserve & maintain;
• Proactive & transparent management to protect area water quality;
• Community awareness of river/watershed value to economic vitality;
• Serve as socio-economic equalizers providing family friendly active & passive outlets to all; and
• Community connection to the waters that advance social, economic, cultural well-being.
13. Take Aways
Planning Process
• Build on Foundation;
• Common Threads;
• Better understanding decision-making
process;
• Adjusted the lens;
• Context for diverse participation; and
• Outcomes
Moving Forward
• Managing expectations;
• Mentoring and blessing partners
actions;
• Messaging;
• Maintaining momentum (currently
not a direct funded program).
Seek designation;
• Correcting what’s missing – plan
integration
Vtrans – Commonwealth’s Multimodal Transportation plan; developed by the CTB every 4 years. Vision and Goals; guides transportation investments, wold inform Smart Scale Pgm. OIPI, 2015, undertake sub-area regional analysis. Lynchburg District would be the first region.
Workforce Development Boards across Commonwealth – common branding. Late 2018
CEDS primary document November, 2016. Did not complete the EDA; needed implementation plan
Completed March 2017
March 2017 – positions to develop implementation – pgms, partners, specific actions, metrics to gauge success. Process. Initiative Councils – new folks, practitioners, invited in July 2017, August to March 2018.
