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F.Y. 2008-2011 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 2.5.2010

Supplement Revision #13 for Inclusion of Brooke-Hacock County, WV Transporation Projects

The Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Organization is accepting public review and comment regarding a proposed Supplemental Revision #13 of the Fiscal Year 2008 - 2011 Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), for the Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Planning (BHJMPO) Region. 

The BHJMPO Technical Advisory and Policy Committees have adopted of a Supplemental Revision #13 during its bi-monthly meeting held at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday January 27, 2010.   

Revision #13 includes one project inBrooke County, WV: (1) Resurface 0.92 miles of WV-2 starting 0.78 miles north of County Route 7 (Cross Creek Road) to WV-27A (Allegheny Street) in Follansbee. click here

Revision #13 the includes two projects in Hancock County, WV: (1) Resurface 1.13 miles of US-30 0.22 miles west of WV-8 to the Pennsylvania Line, to view click here and (2) Engine replacement on a Weirton Transit Corporation <30-ft bus with over 100,000 miles. click here

Those persons wishing to review the proposed revisions may request a copy of the program of projects by contacting the BHJMPO office at (740) 282-3685 on or before 4:00 p.m. Monday February 22, 2010. 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 4:00 p.m. February 22, 2010.

Click here for the most current listing of all federal-funded transportation projects in Brooke-Hancock, and Jefferson Counties.


 BROOKE-HANCOCK JEFFERSON 2009 REGIONAL REVIEW 1.29.2010

The Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission (BHJ) and its sister agency, the
Brooke-Hancock Regional Planning and Development Council (BH), had a successful year in meeting their plans and goals for 2009. This success was led by Chairman Chuck Svokas and the agency officers (Gary Folden/Vice Chair, Art Miser/Secretary, and Bernie Kazienko/Treasurer). Click here to view our Year End Review Newsletter.



FIRST BHJ TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE & FULL COMMISSION MEETING OF 2010  11.29.09

The first meeting of the BHJ Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and Full Commission was held on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010. Bob Laukart will chairman of the Techincal Advisory Committee for 2010. The Full Commission board will be lead by Chairman Gary Folden and the agency officers Bernie Kazienko/Vice Chair, Art Miser/Secretary, and Harry Thomas /Treasurer.

 

 

TAC Presiden Bob Laukart    FC Chairman Gary Folden
TAC Chairman Bob Laukart Full Commission Gary Folden

 

FC Meeting






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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