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METROPOLITAN PLANNING BRIEFING<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

August 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this briefing we offer up the MPO\u2019s FY 2019 Annual Report,<\/strong> share a draft model bicycle ordinance<\/strong>, introduce new staff<\/strong>, and let you catch up on a recent speaker<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ANNUAL REPORT: Planning for a stronger Central Iowa   <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The MPO published a map, above, of all grants awarded to MPO member governments over the past five years, totaling $69.4 million, as part of its FY 2019 Annual Report. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here for the full FY 2019 MPO Annual Report.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The report offers several highlights from the past fiscal\nyear, including progress on the long-range transportation plan update, the\ntransload facility, a hazard mitigation plan, the MPO\u2019s strategic plan, and water\ntrails. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DRAFT: Model Bicycle Ordinance <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new Model Bicycle Ordinance is in the making, though it\nhas not been finalized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Model Bicycle Ordinance was drafted by the Des Moines Street Collective with input from the MPO Bike \/ Ped Roundtable, local law enforcement, and other stakeholders. The proposed model ordinance is a version of Des Moines\u2019 existing ordinance, with several updates intended to enhance the safety and usability of city streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s the redline version of the Model Bicycle Ordinance.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a review period, the MPO Policy Committee will\nconsider adopting it as a model, in effort to create uniform rules for cyclists\nthat cross jurisdictional lines. Local jurisdictions will then have the option\nto adopt the model ordinance, in whole or part or not at all, as they see fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Johnston Mayor Paula Dierenfeld accepts a paddle of appreciation from Dan Houston, Chairman, President and CEO of Principal, on behalf of the Central Iowa Water Trails Incubator, of which Houston is the Chair.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

WATER TRAILS: Johnston opens first project<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The City of Johnston this month opened the first water\ntrails project, a carry-down access on Beaver Creek, located on NW 70th Street,\njust east of NW 86th Street, in Johnston.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is the first of the 86 sites of improvement throughout\nthe region aimed at encouraging engagement with the waterways. An Inaugural\nLaunch and Riverbank Reception took place Tuesday, August 20, and included\nremarks from project stakeholders, a ceremonial \u201cpaddle dipping\u201d at the access\npoint and a float down the creek in kayaks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project was made possible due to a generous land donation\nby Corteva Agriscience, serving as an example of the public-private\npartnerships driving the implementation of the water trails plan. The milestone\nreceived significant media coverage:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n