MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT: Transportation Policy Committee Meeting Tuesday, September 10, 2013 9:00 a.m. at NIRPC/Forum Building Updates will include planning, programming and transit operator reports. Action will be taken on two TIP amendments. The...
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NIRPC & APBP Non-Motorized Professional Webinar Series Starting 8/21/13
Dear NIRPC Stakeholders: NIRPC is proud to announce that we will be hosting a series of webinars as part of the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) Professional Development Series. These will take place EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY at...
Read MoreLake Michigan Marina and Shoreline Development Commission Elects Officers
The Lake Michigan Marina and Shoreline Development Commission (LMMSDC) met on August 15, 2013 at the NIRPC building in Portage. At Thursday’s meeting Michael Kuss, manager of the Michigan City Sanitary District representing the Mayor of Michigan...
Read MoreNIRPC’s Public Participation Plan ad hoc Sub-Committee to Host 2pm Session on August 13, 2013
NIRPC’s Public Participation Plan ad hoc Sub-Committee has scheduled a work study session for 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at the NIRPC office at 6100 Southport Road, Portage, Indiana. The public is invited to attend; however as this is a...
Read More2 Hot Topics at NIRPC Environmental Committee Meeting
IDEM to present results of Lakeshore Air Toxics Study and INDOT Team to provide details on Environmental Analysis related to the Illiana. The NIRPC Environmental Management and Policy Committee (EMPC) will host two important presentations at 9:00...
Read MoreTHURSDAY, July 25, 2013 Ped, Pedal & Paddle Committee Meeting
The Marquette Plan: Update & Discussion NIRPC staff will be updating The Marquette Plan, the landmark vision released in 2005 which has been responsible for millions of dollars in revitalization projects along our lakefront. An update to the...
Read MoreThree Night Rides in NWI
Tis’ the season for night riding in Northwest Indiana! Three major rides are taking place in the coming month in LaPorte, Hammond and Valparaiso. Here are the details on each in the order of their upcoming date: FRIDAY, JULY 19th: LaPorte Parks...
Read MoreAd Hoc Sub-Committee to Meet Again July 17, 9:00 a.m.
The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) has drafted a revised Public Participation Plan, updating the Public Participation Plan that was adopted in 2007. The new Plan reflects NIRPC’s continuing commitment to reach out to and...
Read MoreNIRPC Complete Streets Workshop – WEDNESDAY DEADLINE…FREE LUNCH!
The Complete Streets Workshop scheduled for this Friday in Portage has been postponed until Thursday, August 22nd to avoid conflicting with various holiday- and summer festivities. Please find attached a new agenda with updated information. If you...
Read MoreDunes Kankakee Trail Groundbreaking
Join us to celebrate the start of construction of the Dunes Kankakee Trail at a Groundbreaking Ceremony on July 1, 2013 beginning at 1:30 p.m. Dunes Kankakee Trail, Mile 0 Historic Gates Indiana Dunes State Park 1600 N CR-25 E Chesterton, IN.
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