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For information about the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB), browse the latest issue of TPB News.

TPB Actions Regarding Federal Stimulus Funding

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was signed into law on February 17, 2009 and includes substantial funding for the National Capitol Region's transportation system. A key element of the law is transparency. Every project that receives stimulus funding must be amended or adjusted in the current FY 2009-2014 Transportation Improvement Program to show that funding. The TPB is maintaining an inventory of all actions taken regarding federal stimulus funding.

TLC Program Receiving Applications

The application deadline for FY2010 technical assistance project submissions from Maryland has been extended to 5:00 p.m. July 10, 2009. All new proposals submitted under this deadline extension must in some way enhance or promote transit-oriented development (TOD) efforts in Maryland. The TLC Program provides communities with technical assistance to catalyze or enhance transportation/land-use coordination efforts. Please visit the TLC website for more information about the program.

TPB Approves Policy Principles for the 2009 Authorization of Federal Transportation Programs

On September 17, 2008, the TPB approved a set of policy principles based on commen themes identified in current study and legislative proposals for the 2009 authorization of the federal surface transportation programs.

Independent Review of Metro Access Indicates Progress, Challenges

On November 17, 2008, the TPB received a briefing on the "Independent Review of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's (WMATA) MetroAccess Service." Major findings from the report indicate that on-time performance has improved and there are fewer missed trips and no-shows. However, the review also indicated several areas where progress still needs to be made, including staff and driver turnover; delays in the eligibility process; and timeliness of pick-ups and drop-offs.

The independent review, which was conducted by TranSystems between May and September 2008, was guided by the TPB Access for All (AFA) Advisory Committee and the TPB Human Services Transportation Coordination Task Force. The report is available online.

TPB Appoints Members to the 2009 Citizens Advisory Committee

At its January 28 meeting, the TPB approved a slate of citizens to serve on the 2009 TPB Citizens Advisory Committee. The 2009 CAC includes 15 members and two alternates. More information about the CAC may be found on the CAC website.

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