Seele Elementary Neighborhood Walkable Community Workshop

New Braunfels, TX − The City of New Braunfels, the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO), and The Institute for Public Health and Education Research (TIPHER) have announced that they will be hosting a Walkable Community Workshop for the neighborhoods surrounding Seele Elementary on October 15th,  from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Seele Elementary School cafeteria. There will be mapping exercises and a short presentation on walkable and bikeable neighborhoods. Light refreshments will be served.

TxDOT Wants to Hear From You

The Texas Department of Transportation has been developing the first comprehensive and multimodal Texas Freight Mobility Plan that focuses on the state’s freight transportation needs. TxDOT released the Draft Texas Freight Mobility Plan for a 30-day public comment period beginning at 8:00am on October 9^th. The comment period ends at 5:00pm on November 7th, 2015. 

SH 151 / Loop 410 Connector Moving Forward

Councilman Lopez at the groundbreaking.

On Friday, October 09, 2015, Alamo Area MPO Chairman Ray Lopez, San Antonio City Councilman District 6, joined with State Senator Jose Mendez (District 26), State Representative Ina Minjarez (District 124), and representatives from TxDOT and the local community to celebrate the groundbreaking for the Proposition 1 funded interchange connectors at SH 151 and Loop 410 in San Antonio.

#My3Feet Campaign Launches to Promote Cycling Safety

San Antonio City Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales
Chairman of the MPO Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee
helping to kick off the #My3Feet Campaign 

A citywide increase in bicycling means more people of all ages are cycling on San Antonio’s local roadways, inspiring the City of San Antonio’s San Antonio Bikes program to launch the #My3Feet campaign on September 22, 2015 to educate motorists about the Safe Passing Ordinance.

Notice Affording an Opportunity for Public Hearing - Loop 1604

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is offering the opportunity to request a public hearing covering the social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed expansion of Loop 1604 from Potranco Road (Farm to Market [FM] 1957) to FM 471 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. The length of the proposed project is approximately 4.1 miles. This project was initially evaluated with a State Environmental Assessment (EA) and a public hearing was conducted; however, based on the recent inclusion of federal funding, this document has been prepared in accordance with the procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Any interested citizen may request a public hearing covering the social, economic and environmental effects of the proposed location and design for this project. Requests for a public hearing must be submitted in writing on or before Oct. 27, 2015 to the Director of Advanced Planning, Texas Department of Transportation, 4615 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas, 78229.

Alamo Area MPO takes part in U.S. 281 Press Conference

Wednesday, September 16, 2015 - This morning, Alamo Area MPO Chairman Councilman Ray Lopez took part in a press conference announcing the MPO's unanimous support for the expansion of U.S. 281, from Loop 1604 to Borgfeld Road, as a non-toll project. Chairman Lopez stressed the importance of the role of the MPO in bringing together regional leaders and perspectives to work together to solve the transportation challenges facing the region.

Alamo Area MPO Transportation Policy Board Meeting now streaming live!

Did you miss the MPO meeting on Monday? Wondering what was discussed and how the Board voted? Now you can find out without having to wait until the minutes come out!

MPO recognized by the League of American Bicyclists

On August 26, 2015, the League of American Bicyclists recognized the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) with a Silver Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB^SM) award, joining more than 1,000 visionary businesses and organizations from across the country.

With the announcement of 100 new and renewing BFBs, the MPO joins a cutting-edge group of more than 1,050 local businesses, government agencies and Fortune 500 companies in 47 states and Washington, D.C., that are transforming the American workplace.

The MPO is one of three Silver Level  BFB^SM in the San Antonio area, and one of five businesses locally to be recognized as a BFB^SM.

Alamo Area MPO Announces 2015 STP-MM Call for Projects

The Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has issued an agency call for Surface Transportation Program – Metropolitan Mobility (STP-MM) funded projects for the development of the FY 2017-2020 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). It is anticipated the Call for Projects will have approximately $100 Million in available funding to program.

June Meetings for the Alamo Area MPO

The Alamo Area MPO has four regular meetings that occur each month. All our meetings are open to the public and all agendas for our meetings are posted on our website www.alamoareampo.org

19th Annual Walk & Roll Rally Recap

On Friday, May 1, 2015, over 200 people turned out to help the Alamo Area MPO celebrate the 19th Annual Walk & Roll Rally and kick off for the 59th annual National Bike Month.

The Walk & Roll Rally and National Bike Month help bring attention to the healthy transportation options available to the community, and to encourage everyone to try and incorporate these options into our daily commutes.

Bike Night meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Join us on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 for our next Bike Night!

The meeting will start with an open house with light refreshments at 5:30 PM. The Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee will start their formal meeting at 6 P.M.

Thank you to our Walk & Roll Partners and Supporters!

We would not have been able to make the 19th Annual Walk & Roll Rally happen without our partners and supporters. Please take a moment and join us in thanking everyone involved this year. From donations to staff support, from publicity to staging, we couldn't have done this without you! 

May Meetings for the Alamo Area MPO

The Alamo Area MPO has four regular meetings that occur each month. All our meetings are open to the public and all agendas for our meetings are posted on our website, www.alamoareampo.org. 

19th Annual Walk and Roll Rally Set!

April brings Spring to South Texas - and it also kicks up the planning for the annual Walk & Roll Rally hosted by the Alamo Area MPO.

Join us on Friday, May 1, 2015 in San Antonio's Main Plaza from 8 AM until 9 AM for the 19th Annual Walk and Roll Rally as we kick off National Bike Month across the region.

Air Quality Season is Here!

The 2015 Ozone season is upon us and as every year lasts from April through October.  This season is critical to retaining our “Attainment” designation for ozone.  

With last year’s average, we exceeded the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Ozone Standard of 75 parts per billion (ppb). Attainment of the federal standard for ground-level ozone is based on a three-year average of the annual fourth highest, eight-hour reading at any one of the area’s three regulatory monitors. 

You've listened to us - we want to listen to you!

Over the past four years, we've had numerous public meetings and events to help shape the transportation future of our region. We've grown to include new counties into the study area. 

Have you ever wondered what the MPO does and why we have one?

Chances are you may have some questions about what exactly a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is and what we do within our region. While you may have heard about the MPO over the years, we are willing to bet you still have some questions about what we do, why we do what we do, and how you can be involved in helping shape the transportation future for our region.

Do you have a P.A.S.S. for Fiesta?

As San Antonio welcomes Fiesta 2015 with millions of people coming to visit our city for its rich cultural diversity and heritage, we want to encourage all participants to plan ahead for a designated driver.  Our highways and roadways will be filled with locals and tourists who have come to enjoy our great culture, so it is our desire for everyone who participates to arrive to and from their Fiesta destinations safely.

Designate that one person who has had no alcohol to be the hero for your celebration and arrive alive at Fiesta 2015.

Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales named Chair of the Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee

At the Transportation Policy Board meeting on Monday, March 23, 2015, San Antonio City Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales was confirmed as the next Chair of  the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization's (MPO) Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee (BMAC). Councilwoman Gonzales, a strong supporter of healthy transportation, will chair her first meeting of BMAC on April 8, 2015.