Having trouble viewing this email? You can view it as a webpage here.
|
|
Transportation Call for Projects Training
|
|
Kane Kendall Council of Mayors will host an upcoming training session on the opening of the next STP-L call for projects
|
|
The Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act provides a suballocation of Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funding to the CMAP urbanized area from funds apportioned to the State of Illinois for a broad range of eligible transportation projects. Known as the Surface Transportation Program Local funds (STP-L), the funds in the northeastern Illinois area are allocated to the regional Councils of Mayors and the Kane Kendall Council of Mayors (KKCOM) has programming authority over these two counties. KKCOM administers their STP-L program according to the Council’s established methodology and programming policies and procedures found on its website.
The next KKCOM Surface Transportation Program-Local (STP-L) call for projects is set to open on January 17, 2022, with an application closing date of March 15 at 5pm. As before, all applications will be entered in eTIP, with supplemental documents that applications will need to upload. The call will fill FFY 2026 and FFY2027 with new federal funding, as well as FFY 23-25 in years with unprogrammed balances.
Kane Kendall Council of Mayors staff will hold a training webinar on January 6, 2022 at 2:00 PM to review the submission process for prospective applicants.
|
|
What the Infrastructure Bill Means for Cities and Counties
|
|
The $973 billion Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act passed in November
|
|
The Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act (IIJA) will make significant investments over the next five years impacting transportation systems, water infrastructure, environmental programs, broadband, and climate change. The $973 billion bill provides funds beginning in FY 2022 through FY 2026, including $550 billion for new investments
In an article published by Smart Growth America, President and CEO Calvin Gladney noted that, "[t]he states and metro areas who will largely decide how and where to invest this money will largely determine whether the administration succeeds or fails on all their goals."
The National Association of Counties also published a detailed analysis of the IIJA outlining what the bill means for local infrastructure improvements. The article highlighted counties' role in as stewards of the nation's infrastructure, "owning and operating 44 percent of public roads and 38 percent of bridges -- more than any other level of government. Simultaneously, counties directly support 78 percent of public transit systems and 34 percent of airports that keep our residents connected in every corner of the country."
NACO also published an executive summary of the bill which highlights the different ways in which counties will be able to access the approved funds.
|
|
Carpentersville Seeks Input for Next Plan
|
|
The Village of Carpentersville began the process of developing a new comprehensive plan earlier this fall
|
|
The Village of Carpentersville initiated the process for developing a new comprehensive plan over the summer, and more recently published a draft Community Assessment. According to the planning website created for community engagement, the phases of the planning process shall continue with, community engagement, community visioning, defining plan opportunities - culminating with a draft plan prepared for adoption by the summer of 2022.
The plan will identify strategies and goals to provide quality housing, improve transportation, attract jobs, and provide open space and recreation for all residents.
There are four ways that area residents, workers, employers, and visitors are encouraged to provide input.
- View the opening session on Facebook.
- Scroll down to Documents to view the Issues and Opportunities boards.
- What would you like to see in Carpentersville? Share your thoughts on the Ideas Wall.
- Ideas for new development, transportation or recreation? Map Ideas here.
The Village's plan development webpage includes a host of background planning documents and resource materials. Any questions about the planning process can be directed to Project Manager, Scott Goldstein, or the Village of Carpentersville's Community Development Director, Ben Mason.
|
|
Kane County Planning Cooperative
Matt Tansley, Planner - (630) 232-3493
View past newsletters here
|
|
Not already subscribed to the newsletter?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|