TRIANGLE REGION, N.C. – If you’re interested in future highway, bicycle, rail, pedestrian, and transit projects for our region over the long-term, now’s your chance to give feedback on the goals and objectives that will guide the planning process.
The Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO) and the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) are working on Destination 2055, an update to the Triangle Region's long-range transportation plan, the 2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). Destination 2055 will identify future highway, transit, rail, bicycle, pedestrian and other transportation projects for the region over the next 30 years. As the planning process gets underway, it is important for local leaders to understand public perspectives related to the transportation policy goals that will guide future investments.
How to Participate
Goals Survey:
A survey is being used to gather input from community members on the draft goals for Destination 2055. Through Jan. 10, the survey can be accessed online in English (https://publicinput.com/destination2055goals) or Spanish (https://publicinput.com/destino2055objetivos) , or through the study website, via text message, as well as in print. To participate via text, text the keyword “Destination2055goals” (English) or “Destinacion2055objetivos” (Español) to 73224. Contact the project team to request a print survey by email (Destination2055@publicinput.com) or leave a voicemail at 855-925-2801, code 5731.
Destination 2055 Website:
Find more information about the planning process and sign up for updates: https://Destination2055NC.com
Comments:
- Email: Destination2055@publicinput.com
- Phone voicemail: Dial 855-925-2801 and enter code 5731
- Text: Keyword “Destination2055” (English) or “Destinacion2055” (Español) to 73224
Speak at MPO Board Meeting:
Address the DCHC MPO Board (https://www.dchcmpo.org/who-we-are/board), either in-person or virtually, concerning the goals and objectives at a public hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 9 a.m. during its board meeting. Send requests to speak by email (Destination2055@publicinput.com) or by calling 855-925-2801, code 5731.
Address the CAMPO Executive Board in-person during the public comment item on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 4 p.m. at its meeting. Sign-up info is available on CAMPO’s Meetings webpage (https://www.campo-nc.us/about-us/virtual-meetings-via-webex), or by calling 984-564-4301.
Background on Destination 2055, the Metropolitan Transportation Plan
The Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO) and the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) are working on Destination 2055, an update to the Triangle Region's long-range transportation plan, also known as the 2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). This occurs every four years and will consider all surface transportation modes – driving, bicycling, walking, transit, and freight. The first phase is about understanding what people who live, work, and play in our region want from the transportation network over the next 30 years. This begins with seeking feedback from the community on the previous plan's (2050 MTP) Goals and Objectives. It will take approximately two years to complete the process of drafting and adopting Destination 2055, with initial work beginning in late 2023 and plan adoption anticipated in late 2025. At different points in the process, the public will have opportunities to weigh in on different elements of the plan as they are developed.
About the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro, Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organizations
The DCHC MPO (https://www.dchcmpo.org/ ) and CAMPO (https://www.campo-nc.us/ ) are responsible for planning and programming state and federal transportation projects throughout the Triangle area. Follow the DCHC MPO Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MPOforDCHC ) and X (Twitter) (https://twitter.com/DCHCMPO ) pages, or CAMPO Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/NCCapitalAreaMPO/ ) and X (Twitter) (https://twitter.com/capitalareampo ) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/nccapitalareampo/ ) pages, to stay up-to-date on news about their transportation planning efforts.
Accommodations:
Persons who require Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) assistance to review website materials, take the online survey, or to request a print copy of the survey, should call or email Bonnie Parker at 984-542-3604 or bonnie.parker@campo-nc.us by Jan. 8, 2024.
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