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Mar 26, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study Meeting
The Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study committee meetings covered several key topics. These included staff reports on financial and technical progress, as well as the status of federal funds. The committees reviewed and approved various resolutions, including amendments to the Transportation Improvement Program, the certification of the urban transportation planning process, planning grant recommendations, and the FY 2027 transportation planning work program and budget. Additionally, the committees discussed updates on traffic crashes, safety performance measures, and a forthcoming areawide road diet report that evaluates roadway reconfigurations and safety outcomes.
Aug 14, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study Meeting Minutes
The meetings covered several key topics across multiple committees, including status updates on financial and technical progress reports and federal funds. The committees engaged in discussions regarding the Draft 2025 Funding Policy Guidelines, which include updates on funding caps, project scoring criteria, and the suspension of the Carbon Reduction Program. Resolutions were reviewed concerning the FY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program, including amendments for various infrastructure projects and the adoption of the Transportation Outlook 2050 regional plan. Additionally, presentations were delivered on the Transportation Management Area Certification Process and METRO RTA Bus Rapid Transit initiatives.
May 19, 2025·StrategicPlan
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Amats Transportation Outlook 2050
The document outlines two key initiatives for the greater Akron area's transportation future: a four-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the 'Transportation Outlook 2050' Long Range Regional Transportation Plan. The long-range plan identifies regional goals including maintaining an efficient and safe transportation system, improving mobility, promoting economic growth, and encouraging smart land use. It recommends investing $9.44 billion in highway, public transit, and active transportation networks over a 25-year span, emphasizing system preservation rather than costly expansions.
May 1, 2025·StrategicPlan
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Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study Transportation Outlook 2025-2050
The Transportation Outlook 2050 (TO2050) is the official metropolitan transportation plan for the Greater Akron area, detailing the management, operation, and improvement of its transportation network from 2025 to 2050. The plan recommends a nearly $9.4 billion investment across highway, public transit, and active transportation networks. Key strategic pillars include maintaining the existing transportation system, enhancing safety and security, integrating all transportation modes, increasing mobility for all persons, supporting regional economic vitality, and encouraging sustainable land use strategies.
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