Collaborating for Strategic Regional Growth
May 9, 2023 – For Immediate Release
The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) and the Gaston Cleveland Lincoln Metropolitan Planning Organization (GCLMPO) are holding a Joint MPO Roundtable on Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 5:00-7:30 p.m. The Joint Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Roundtable, themed Collaborating for Strategic Regional Growth, will be held at the Charlotte- Douglas International Airport, Eagle Conference Room, 5601 Wilkinson Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28208. This meeting is being held in-person. No action will be taken during meeting.
The MPOs are providing this opportunity for their elected and technical representatives among the member jurisdictions to build relationships and better understand collective interests. The Roundtable will include speakers and a facilitated work session focusing on existing and potential funding opportunities. Over the last few years, visioning and planning work has laid the groundwork for joint implementation opportunities with projects such as the Catawba Crossings study, CONNECT Beyond, and Beyond 77.
CRTPO is the federally designated MPO for the Charlotte urban area; its planning area includes Iredell, Mecklenburg, and Union counties. More information is available on the CRTPO website at https://crtpo.org/.
GCLMPO is the federally designated MPO for the Gastonia urban area; its planning area includes Gaston, Cleveland, and Lincoln counties. More information is available on the GCLMPO website at https://gclmpo.org/.
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It is the policy of the MPOs to ensure that no person shall, on the ground of race, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, and any other related non-discrimination Civil Rights laws and authorities.
Contacts:
Judy Dellert, CRTPO Participation and Consultation Planner
judy.dellert@charlottenc.gov
Randi Gates, GCLMPO Administrator
randig@cityofgastonia.com