DOVER/KENT MPO ANNOUNCES DRAFTS OF THREE STUDIES NOW PUBLISHED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Helen Wiles, Public Outreach Manager 302-387-6026 helen.wiles@doverke ntmpo.org Dover Kent MPO announces the publication of drafts for three recently completed studies: Kent County Airport Inventory, US 13 North Corridor Study, and Truck Parking Amenities Study. The documents are available as drafts on the MPO website (www.doverkentmpo.org ) for review and comments. All comments must be received before March 1, 2023, when the MPO Council will vote to adopt all three studies.

The Kent County Airport Inventory study is a listing of all airports, public and private in Kent County. The study provides data and context for consideration in determining the future potential for these airports, what challenges they are facing, and whether the facilities should be expanded for business generation.

The US 13 North Corridor Study identifies properties adjacent to the nine miles of US 13 from north Dover through Smyrna to the County border. Specific focus is on parcels adjacent to the open-access highway that may be used for economic development.

The Truck Parking Amenities study includes various amenities that should be included in truck parking and travel plaza facilities in Kent County, strategies and tools for implementing these amenities, and “good neighbor” practices to promote compatible use between truck drivers and the community.

Questions or concerns regarding any of the studies may be directed to James Galvin, Principal Planner at james.galvin@doverkentmpo.org  or by phone at 302-387-3060.

Comments may be submitted on the website under suggestion box, by email helen.wiles@doverkentmpo.org  or by phone (302) 387-6030.

The Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization is a Federally mandated not-for-profit that works with local, state and federal governments along with local transportation organizations to ensure that transportation planning and projects are done in compliance with Federal mandates.

For more information on Dover Kent County MPO, please visit www.doverkentmpo.org or call Helen Wiles at 302-387-6026.

The Dover/Kent County MPO is committed to Title VI compliance. Title VI states “No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

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