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MEETING DATE CHANGE NOTICE 6.18.09

THE BHJ METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION’S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING HAVE BEEN CHANGED FROM JULY 6th TO JULY 13th 3 AT THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TIMES.


MARK YOUR CALENDARS! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

 

F.Y. 2008 - 2011 TRANSPORATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM REVISION #10 6.28.09

The Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Organization is accepting public review and comment regarding a proposed Revision #10 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 #10 at 11:30 a.m. Monday July 13, 2009 at an emergency meeting to be held at the Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission Offices located at 124 North Fourth Street, Second Floor; Steubenville, Ohio. 

Revision #10 adds one (1) project to the the Hancock County, WV TIP: (1) Resurface WV-2 (Main Street) from the Brooke County Line to WV-105 (Pennsylvania Avenue) in Weirton, WV.

Revision #10 adds one (1) project to the Brooke County, WV TIP: (1) Resurface WV-2 from 0.15 miles south of 27th Street in Wellsburg, WV to Cross Creek.

Those persons wishing to review the proposed revisions and amendments may request a copy of the program of projects by contacting the BHJMPO office at (740) 282-3685 on or before 11:00 a.m. Monday July 13, 2009.  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 11:30 a.m. Monday July 13, 2009. 

GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES PRIORITY TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY FEDERAL RECOVERY ACT 3.20.2009

On March 26, Governor Strickland announced a $7.5 million Washington Street Rehabilitation project has been approved as part of proposed highway and bridge projects in Ohio to be funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. These transportation projects represent direct support to Ohio communities that will result in jobs and spark long-term economic growth. Read the full text of the Governor’s Office Press release.


 

NEW OHIO RIVER BRIDGE ESSENTIAL: A CHRONOLOGICAL HISTORY OF EVENTS & MEETINGS  3.5.2009

To better understand how the BHJ Commission reached a conclusion to recommend the construction of the a new Ohio River Bridge south of Wellsburg, we highly recommend all interested parties read the following for the history and minutes.

Chronological History of Events & Meetings















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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