PUBLIC NOTICE

The Rapides Area Planning Commission, the local Metropolitan Planning organization (MPO), has released the following document for public review online:

• FY25 Unified Planning Work Program (Amendment No. 2)

In order to meet the requirements provided within 23 CFR 450.316 and MPO’s public participation plan, these documents will be available for review and comment for a minimum period of (14) days prior to final adoption. 

Beginning February 21 through March 10, interested members of the public may review and comment on this document on the RAPC website, www.rapc.info/transportation.

Printed copies are available by request at the Rapides Area Planning Commission, 803 Johnston Street, Alexandria, LA 71301, by calling 318-487-5401, or email to jbolen@rapc.info.

Written comments or suggestions can be submitted to the Alexandria-Pineville Metropolitan Planning Organization by mail to 803 Johnston Street, Alexandria, LA 71301, by email to jbolen@rapc.info, or online using the MPO Online Public Comment Form on our website. Comments will be accepted until March 10, 2025.

View Public Notice (link)
Online Public Comment Form (link)

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ADA Notice: 

The Rapides Area Planning Commission does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs, services, activities and employment practices.

Upon request, this notice is also available in alternative formats. If you need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (such as a sign language interpreter, an assistive listening device or print material in digital format) or reasonable modification to programs, services or activities contact the ADA Coordinator by phone 318-487-5401 as soon as possible, preferably 3 days before the end of the comment period. 

Public invited to share ideas to improve cooperative planning process using survey.

The Rapides Area Planning Commission, the local Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), is currently in the process of updating its Public Participation Plan (P3). 

How can the MPO better communicate with you? How would you like to participate in the planning process? RAPC invites the public throughout the Alexandria-Pineville area to share their ideas to help improve our cooperative planning process using this 5-minute online survey.

Interested members of the public may access and complete the survey online by clicking the link below. The online survey will be open until 11:59 PM, April 1, 2025. * Original survey period extended from May 31, 2024. 

Printed copies are available by request at the Rapides Area Planning Commission, 803 Johnston Street, Alexandria, LA 71301, by calling 318-487-5401, or email to jbolen@rapc.info.

P3 Survey Link:

MPA STORMWATER STUDY:

Stormwater Study Public Outreach Phase Extended!

The MPO has extended the public outreach phase of the study. Heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Rafael on November 9 and feedback from the second round of public reach conducted earlier this month highlighted the need for additional opportunities for public input into the MPA Stormwater Study. The goal of the MPA Stormwater Study is to improve the transportation resiliency of the metropolitan region’s transportation system through stormwater mitigation. 
 
This includes extending the Community Flooding Survey period to end December 31, 2024, additional public outreach events, and a new date for the public hearing - originally scheduled for December 4.
 
We’ve heard you! This extended public outreach phase is part of our commitment to ensure everyone has an opportunity to provide input into the project. Planning for this new round of public outreach events is underway. The new date for the public hearing has yet to be determined and anticipated to occur in early 2025.
 
Visit the our website or scan the QR Code included with this notice to access and complete the survey today! Printed copies of the survey are available by request at the Rapides Area Planning Commission, 803 Johnston Street, Alexandria, LA 71301, or by email to jbolen@rapc.info. Visit www.rapc.info/transportation for additional information about the MPA Stormwater Study. 

• Community Flooding Survey (link)

• MPA Stormwater Study Website (link)

• Public Engagment Schedule (link)

• H & H Model Zone Map (Link)

New Date Set for Public Open House

The Alexandria-Pineville Metropolitan Planning Organization has set a new date for the public open house as part of the MPA Stormwater Study for February 13, 2025.

The open house is part of the study to improve the transportation resiliency of the metropolitan region through stormwater mitigation and provides an opportunity for the public to learn about study, existing conditions, and share their preferences regarding drainage improvements and funding for regionally significant drainage projects inside the Alexandria - Pineville Metropolitan Area.

Location:
This event will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the New Scott Olly Baptist Church located at 2627 Willow Glen River Rd, Alexandria, LA, 71302, February 13, 2025.

The open house features stations designed to provide information about the study and obtain input from the public in minutes. The public is encouraged to stop by anytime between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm and leave at their convenience.

Visit the project website to learn more about the MPA Stormwater Study. 

• Visit the project website (LINK)

• View Public Notice (LINK)

ADA Notice:

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