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Learn about the recent reorganization, the dissolution of HEPI, and the Border Planning Team's relocation. Get updates on the new Border and Corridor Planning Team reauthorization, Oberstar Bill, performance measures, TIGER grants, such as the Black River Bridge Replacement and Niagara Falls Rail Station projects. Stay informed about the rescheduled Greening the Border Workshop in San Diego and upcoming Minneapolis tbwg plenary meeting at the Mall of America in April 2011.
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James Cheatham, P.E. Director Office of Planning Washington D.C. Update
What is new? • Recent reorganization • HEPI Dissolved • Border Planning Team moved to Office of Planning • Now is the Border and Corridor Planning Team
reauthorization • Status • Oberstar Bill • Performance Measures • Livability
Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) • TIGER I • Black River Bridge Replacement • $30m grant/$140m total • TIGER II • Niagara Falls Rail Station • $16.5m grant
Greening the Border Workshop • Was originally scheduled for Phoenix, Arizona • Rescheduled to be held in San Diego, California • Planned for early February 2011 • Hotel TBD
Next tbwg plenary meeting • Minneapolis, MN • Mall of America • April 2011 • Master Planning Peer exchange