August Meeting Highlights

Mahalo to those who joined us!

Introduction and Topic

Mark Garrity, Executive Director of the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO), presented on the Oahu Regional Transportation Plan (ORTP) 2050 and touched on some other important initiatives the group is working on.

Presentation Highlights

The OMPO established a Project Management Training Program focused on enhancing the skills of State and Local Government workers whom are involved in federally-funded transportation projects. The primary goal of the program is to help increase federal funding to the State by increasing the capacity of staff that can manage the projects. The program is 100% federally funded.

The 2050 ORTP goals and objectives are centered around increased safety, an enhanced transportation system, continued establishment of a reliable and efficient multi-modal transportation system, and reduction in greenhouse gas resulting from transportation, to name a few.

The OMPO also implements strong engagement within the community, including programs online that collect survey data that is used to help the Scenario Development Process, and programs geared toward keiki involvement. You can learn more at the OMPO website here.

For the full presentation slides, please click here.

UPCOMING:

Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 25, 2024, we will be hearing from Daniel Alexander and Germain Salim-Hagihara from the City talking about the Oahu Vision Zero Plan.

Also, SAVE THE DATE: On Thursday, October 24, 2024, ITE Hawaii will be hosting its annual meeting. Due to renovations at the Outrigger Canoe Club, this year’s annual meeting will be held in the Goldwings conference room at the International Trade Resource Center. See flyer for the event here. Here is a link to the Annual Event Registration. PLEASE REGISTER BY OCTOBER 10, 2024!!

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