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.

ABCs of the MPO - What is a Record of Decision and an Environmental Impact Statement?

We've all heard these terms the last few years. US 281 is under going an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and we are glad that the Record of Decision (ROD) has been signed. But what do these terms really mean for the community?


As part of our continuing efforts to help demystify the transportation vocabulary, in this month's ABCs of the MPO, we will shed some light on how these two terms, EIS and ROD, have some big meaning for the region.

US 281 Record of Decision - Notice of Availability

The Alamo RMA is pleased to announce the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the proposed improvements to US 281 North between Loop 1604 and Borgfeld Drive. The design phase of this project will begin in 2016, with construction anticipated to begin in mid-2017. Final financing details and fee structures are pending the results of a Traffic and Revenue Study and the outcome of Proposition 7, which will go before voters in November 2015. Bexar County and the Alamo RMA have asked TxDOT for additional funding to complete US 281 non-tolled. As we move forward in design and construction, please visit AlamoRMA.org for updates on the project.

Halfway through the Ozone Season, Alamo Area struggles to remain in compliance with Federal Ozone Standard

by Annette Prosterman, AACOG Natural Resources / Transportation Coordinator 

July 15 marked the midway point in the Ozone Season; that time of year stretching from April through September when the area’s most prevalent form of air pollution, ozone, tends to spike.  At the midway milestone, the San Antonio-New Braunfels Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is in compliance with federal standards.  This, however, is a tenuous status, first because the season is only half over and second because those standards are about to change.

VIA launches online survey to support VISION 2040 planning

VIA Metropolitan Transit has launched an interactive, online survey in support of “Vision 2040,” a planning process to update the agency’s Long Range Comprehensive Transportation Plan.

IH 35 Bypass Planning and Environmental Linkages Study being hosted May 26 and May 27, 2015

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will be hosting two public meetings in the Alamo Area during the last week of May, 2015.

On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 and Wednesday, May 27, 2015, TxDOT will be hosting the third and final public workshops regarding the IH 35 Bypass PEL Study.

Alamo Call a Ride for Vets

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If you know a Veteran in need of transportation, a new grant from the Texas Veterans Commission, in partnership with the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG), may be able to help. 

For more information, or to find out if you are eligible for transportation service, please call the Alamo Service Connection at (210) 477-3275 or visit the website at www.aacog.com/carv.

This program is supported by a grant from the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans' Assistance. The Fund for Veterans' Assistance provides grants to organizations serving veterans and their families. 

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.

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. 

VIA to host open house on South / West Corridor Improvement Project

You’re invited to attend a VIA open house on the South/West Corridor Transit Improvement Project on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. 

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.

What exactly takes place in a Street Skills class?

Starting in January, the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) began offering a regular adult bike safety class called Street Skills. The Street Skills class is a free 45-minute off-bike session to help teenage and adult riders of all skill levels understand safety tips and techniques, the rules of the road, and gain confidence when riding in mixed traffic.

Come Out for a Breath of Fresh Air on Fresh Air Friday

The Alamo Area Council of Governments’ (AACOG’s) air quality programs and the City of San Antonio’s Office of Sustainability are hosting their ninth annual Fresh Air Friday event on April 10^th at Main Plaza, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  This fun, free, informative event draws attention to the beginning of the “ozone season,” the months in which ground-level ozone pollution tends to spike in our region.  Fresh Air Friday highlights the connection between transportation and air quality, and encourages people to walk or bike out (rather than drive out) to eat at lunchtime.

SATomorrow Kick Off Meeting Set for April 11, 2015

SATomorrow, Starts Today! With 1,000,000 new residents expected to call San Antonio home by 2040 (and our region gaining another 500,000 residents beyond the growth in San Antonio) the time to start planning for what this growth could mean starts today.

Building on the Alamo Area MPO's Mobility 2040 plan, and other partner agency long-range plans, the City of San Antonio has launched SATomorrow - an innovative, three-pronged planning effort to guide the city toward smart, sustainable growth.

AACOG announces Air Quality Stewardship Award recipients

Each year, through its Air Quality Stewardship Awards, the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) recognizes businesses, agencies, and other organizations that are making outstanding voluntary efforts to reduce air pollution and help improve air quality in the Alamo region. This year, the award was expanded to include single projects carried out by one or more organizations.

The 2015 Air Quality Stewardship Award recipients include: the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park; San Antonio College’s William R. Sinkin Eco Centro project; and the Zachry and the Skyonic Corporations’ Capital Skymine project. 

Third Street Skills Class Open For March 2015

Due to interest and demand, the Alamo Area MPO is pleased to announce that we have scheduled a third Street Skills class for March 2015.

Community events happening on Saturday March 7, 2015

There are two great events happening on Saturday, March 7, 2015. Come out and enjoy the beauty of South Texas by attending one or both of these FREE events!