NIRPC has decided to provide two opportunities to participate in the Solar Ready NWI Kick-off meeting. Times and dates are provided below. Please feel free to participate in either meeting as the same topics will be covered at both. Location: NIRPC,...
Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission
Help Make Northwest Indiana Solar Ready!
The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) invites you to participate in a new regional initiative - the Solar Ready II Program. NIRPC has partnered with the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC), the Mid-America...
NIRPC to Seek Public Comment on Proposed Transit Projects
The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) is sponsoring a 30-day public comment period and four public meetings on a proposed change to the Transportation Improvement Program for Northwest Indiana (TIP). The proposed change is...
NIRPC Public Comment Period Extended for I-65 Expansion, Cline Avenue Bridge, and SR 49 Amendments
End date for public comment period for I-65 Expansion, Cline Avenue Bridge, and SR 49 Amendments has been extended to March 21, 2014 Amendments have been proposed to add the expansion of I-65 from US 231 to SR 2 and the new Cline Avenue Bridge to...
NIRPC’s Creating Livable Communities Grants Awarded
The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) has awarded seven grants totaling $402,000 to seven Northwest Indiana communities through its Creating Livable Communities (CLC) new funding program. The seven communities to receive...
Pathway to 2040 Implementation Committee Meeting Set for Thursday, February 13
NIRPC's Pathway to 2040 Implementation Committee Meeting is set for Thursday, February 13 at 9:00 a.m. in the NIRPC/Forum Building Agenda items will include presentations on 2040 CRP implementation activities. The agenda and materials will be posted...
Transportation Policy Committee Meeting Set for Tuesday, February 11
NIRPC will host a Transportation Policy Committee Meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. on the NIRPC/Forum Building/ The agenda will include action on three Transportation Improvement Program Amendments. Materials will be posted on...
Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission Elects 2014 Officers and Executive Board
On January 30, 2014, the members of the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) elected Brian Snedecor, Mayor of Hobart, to serve as its chairman for 2014. Also elected were Blair Milo, Mayor, City of LaPorte as Vice-Chair; Jim Ton,...
NIRPC to Amend ‘Bikes on Trains’ Study into its Transportation Improvement Program
Will Gather Public Comments on the TIP Amendment for the Proposed Study The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) will commence an 8-day public comment period from January 29, 2014 to February 5, 2014, to gather public comments on...
NIRPC Ped, Pedal Paddle Meeting to Focus on NICTD Bikes on Trains Study
NIRPC’s Jack Eskin will describe an upcoming engineering study aimed at assessing the feasibility of accommodating bicycles on the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District’s (South Shore Line’s) rolling stock. Also, Cornucopia '14...