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Updated Framework for Transportation Planning now available

The Denver Regional Council of Governments has recently updated the Framework for Transportation Planning in the Denver Region. The document augments the metropolitan planning agreement by providing an overview of DRCOG, its role in regional transportation planning, and the various transportation planning products, programs and processes in the context of federal, state and regional requirements.

DRCOG unveils new Complete Streets prioritization analysis in the story map

Following the completion of the regional Complete Streets Toolkit, President Joe Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law.

This federal legislation, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, includes a requirement to develop a Complete Streets prioritization plan that identifies a specific list of Complete Streets projects to improve the safety, mobility or accessibility of a street.

DRCOG to honor the best of regional collaboration for 2023 annual awards celebration

Which projects, programs and people have made the Denver region one of the best places to live, work and play?
DRCOG is accepting nominations for the 2023 annual awards celebration to recognize the best in regional collaboration. Nominations are open for the Metro Vision Awards, John V. Christensen Memorial Award and Way to Go Awards through Friday, April 14. Winners will be honored at a gala in the fall. Learn more drcog.org/awards.

Ashley Summers appointed director of strategic implementation at DRCOG

The Denver Regional Council of Governments announces Ashley Summers appointment to a new role as strategic implementation director in the Executive Office. Summers’ new responsibilities include facilitating the development of a portfolio of work to align with DRCOG’s strategic objectives, enabling coordination among divisions and teams and providing support and resources for project managers.

Events

Memorial Day

May 29, 2023

Civic Academy week seven

May 30, 2023

Final week of the DRCOG spring 2023 Civic Academy. Learn more about the academy.

Bike to Work Day Station Organizer Meeting

June 1, 2023

Bike to Work Day is happening soon! Join Way to Go, stakeholders and station organizers for a pre-event check-in to share best practices and discuss your plans for the day-of the event. This meeting will be held virtually, so please save this invitation to your calendar.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88621907518?pwd=WTVFOTZXbC9CQTZ5cU4rN3JvQ1p3dz09

Meeting ID: 886 2190 7518

Passcode: 171533

 

Regional Transportation Operations and Technology Set-Aside Letter of Interest Forum

June 1, 2023

DRCOG received letters of interest for 22 projects from 15 jurisdictions. This forum is an opportunity for regional stakeholders to collaboratively analyze and share thoughts on the projects to ensure that the best applications are submitted. 

More information about this call for projects can be found here. 

Zoom Meeting Registration 

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtce-rrzwuHtyVExAK18WPomXqY740L_7a 

¡Viva! Streets Denver

June 4, 2023

¡Viva! Streets Denver offers everyone the chance to walk, bike, roll or scoot down activated streets in the heart of our city.
Enjoy the diversity of our community in a unique way, free from motorized vehicles on Broadway, from Alameda to Downtown Denver and Welton, from 20th Street to Five Points!
The ¡Viva! Streets Denver event is sponsored by Downtown Denver Partnership, a partner with DRCOG's Way to Go program. The event is partly funded with a DRCOG transportation demand management grant.

All About E-Bikes: Combined AMP and Micromobility Work Group Meeting

June 6, 2023

We hope you’ll join us in-person at DRCOG, however we will also have an option online via Zoom. Please register and join the meeting using this link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUocumoqTIoHd16gOrsUdMfvfCcOK07QP7Z#/registration

Executive Committee

June 7, 2023

Board Work Session

June 7, 2023