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Here, you will find important information and official communications from SIMPCO. Stay informed about upcoming public input meetings, legal notices, and other significant announcements. For any questions or additional information, please contact us.
SIMPCO to Host Tri-State Legislative Forum
The Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO) will host the Tri-State Legislative Forum from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2024, at SIMPCO 6401 Gordon Drive in Sioux City, Iowa and via Zoom. Registration is required for virtual participation. Please call/email SIMPCO to register and obtain Zoom login information at 712-279-6286 or tonia@simpco.org.
This is a unique forum as it is the only one of its kind in the Siouxland area, inviting State Legislators from Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. The topics and speakers this year will include:
- Sioux City Community School District: Career Academy
- Leslie Heying, Director of Communications
- Kelsey Miller, Family and Consumer Science Teacher
- SIMPCO Activities and Legislative Priorities
- Michelle Bostinelos, Executive Director, SIMPCO
- Nebraska Statewide Workforce & Educational Reporting System (NSWERS)
- Dr. Matt Hastings, Executive Director
- Dr. Leah Barrett, President, Northeast Community College
- Iowa Finance Authority: Overview of Housing Programs
- Nichole Hansen, Policy and Partnership Manager
- The Council of State Governments: Midwest Trends in Property Tax Relief
- Tim Anderson, Director of Policy & Research
For more information concerning the Tri-State Legislative Forum, contact SIMPCO at 712-279-6286.
Siouxland Regional Transportation Planning Association (SRTPA) FY 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment
The SRTPA Policy Board will be voting on the following TIP amendment at the upcoming meeting on November 21, 2024:
- Siouxland Regional Transit System needs to program the installation of cameras on 41 buses and 2 vans, bus storage and shop floor scrubber and remove new forklift (TPMS #10988) for a total estimated cost of $215,000 with $172,000 Federal participation (STBG) in FY 2025.
The meeting will be held on November 21, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. in the SIMPCO Board Room (6401 Gordon Drive, Sioux City) and via Zoom. To participate electronically, please email or call SIMPCO to obtain the meeting ID and password. simpco@simpco.org or by phone at 712-279-6286.
Questions or comments on the proposed TIP amendments or modifications should be directed to Michelle Bostinelos, Executive Director, 712-279-6286.
To view the current TIP, visit the SIMPCO website: https://simpco.org/divisions/transportation-planning (Scroll to the bottom of the page and view the SRTPA TIP.)
The SRTPA Policy Board meetings are open to all individuals. Any person with a special need requiring reasonable accommodation or transportation to participate in a Policy Board meeting should contact the SIMPCO office at 712-279-6286 at least two (2) business days prior to the Policy Board meeting.
SIMPCO and the City of Sioux City Launch Survey to Study the South Lakeport Street Corridor
Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO) and the City of Sioux City are working together on the South Lakeport Street Corridor Study. The objective is to identify methods to reduce congestion and enhance mobility and safety along sections of South Lakeport Street and Sergeant Road.
The study area for this project includes South Lakeport Street from Morningside Avenue to Singing Hills Boulevard and Sergeant Road from South Lakeport Street to Southern Hills Drive. The Sergeant Road/Best Buy access road and the Sergeant Road/Houlihan Run intersections are also included.
This South Lakeport Street and Sergeant Road corridor provides access to work, schools, shopping centers, and homes. Sections along these corridors see more than 20,000 vehicles every day and this number is anticipated to increase over the next several years. Now, planning to improve that travel experience is underway and public input is needed.
The project team has put together an online survey for the public to pinpoint current transportation challenges and opportunities they experience along the corridor a majority of the time. This study will address average travel times and not those during peak seasons.
The project team hopes to get responses from diverse voices within the region so the final design solutions will work for all users - whether walking, biking, riding, or driving. The public can also sign up to receive email updates, including information on the study recommendations and benefits.
The survey is available at bit.ly/southlakeport and will remain open through Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.
For more information, please contact Ryan Brauer with SIMPCO at ryan@simpco.org.
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) 2025 Transportation Planning Work Program Amendment
The Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is in the process of amending the SIMPCO MPO FY 2025 Transportation Planning Work Program (TPWP) with approval scheduled for November 7, 2024. The TPWP describes the transportation planning activities staff will undertake during the next fiscal year. Each major activity is described in detail to include the task objective, previous work, project description, future products, and budget information on each activity. The amendment is to program Nebraska Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5303 planning funds for a total cost of $15,179. The proposed amended FY 2025 TPWP is now available for public comment. The document can be viewed at SIMPCO: 6401 Gordon Drive, Sioux City, IA 51106 or on the SIMPCO website at: https://simpco.org/divisions/transportation-planning
Please submit all comments on the Amended FY 2025 TPWP on or before November 6, 2024 to Michelle Bostinelos, Executive Director, SIMPCO: (712) 279-6286 or by email at mbostinelos@simpco.org.
The Policy Board meeting will be held on November 7, 2024 at 1:30 pm at SIMPCO (6401 Gordon Drive, Sioux City, IA 51104) AND via video/telephone conference. To participate electronically, please call SIMPCO at 712-279-6286 for Zoom Meeting ID and Passcode or email simpco@simpco.org.
The MPO Policy Board meetings are open to all individuals. Any person with a special need requiring reasonable accommodation or transportation to participate in a Policy Board meeting should contact the SIMPCO office at 712-279-6286 at least two (2) business days prior to the Policy Board meeting.
MPO Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendments
The MPO Policy Board will be voting on the following TIP amendments at the upcoming meeting on November 7, 2024:
- Iowa DOT Bridge repair on I-129 over the Missouri River in Sioux City needs to be programmed for a total estimated cost of $9,500,000 with $7,600,000 Federal participation (NHPP) in FY 2025.
- South Dakota DOT Wildlife Crossing Pilot Program Statewide Planning Study needs to be programmed for a total estimated cost of $500,000 with $400,000 Federal participation in FY 2025
The meeting will be held on November 7, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. in the SIMPCO Board Room (6401 Gordon Drive, Sioux City) and via Zoom. To participate electronically, please email or call SIMPCO to obtain the meeting ID and password. simpco@simpco.org or by phone at 712-279-6286.
Questions or comments on the proposed TIP amendments or modifications should be directed to Michelle Bostinelos, Executive Director, 712-279-6286.
To view the current TIP, visit the SIMPCO website: https://simpco.org/divisions/transportation-planning (Scroll to the bottom of the page and view the MPO TIP.)
The MPO Policy Board meetings are open to all individuals. Any person with a special need requiring reasonable accommodation or transportation to participate in a Policy Board meeting should contact the SIMPCO office at 712-279-6286 at least two (2) business days prior to the Policy Board meeting.