Public Notice: Safety Action Plan / Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Plan
Public Notice
The Houma-Thibodaux Metropolitan Planning Organization (HTMPO) invites public comments on the following draft plans:
- Draft Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan
- Draft Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Plan
Purpose: These plans outline strategies and measures to improve transportation safety, encourage active transportation, and achieve the goal of zero fatalities and serious injuries in the region by the year 2040.
Public Hearing: A public hearing will be held to gather feedback and comments on both draft plans. The details of the hearing are as follows:
Date: October 24, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Terrebonne Parish North Branch Library, 4130 West Park Ave., Gray, LA 70359
How to Comment: Residents, stakeholders, and interested parties are encouraged to review the draft documents and provide their comments. The draft documents are available for review at http://www.htmpo.org and in hard copy at the South Central Planning & Development Commission office (5058 West Main Street, Houma).
Submission of Comments: Comments can be submitted in the following ways:
- Email: Send comments to josh@scpdc.org
- Mail: Address comments to HTMPO, PO Box 1870, Gray LA 70359
- In-Person: Provide comments during the public hearing on October 24, 2024
Deadline for Comments: all written comments must be received by October 17, 2024.
Your participation is crucial in helping us create a safer and more accessible transportation network for all users. Thank you for your interest and involvement in the HTMPO’s efforts to improve transportation safety and active transportation in our region.
Contact Information: For any questions or further information, please contact Joshua Manning at (985) 851-2900 or josh@scpdc.org.
Public Notice: Employment Opportunity – Planning Specialist II
South Central Planning & Development Commission is seeking a Planning Specialist to oversee activities related to collaboration efforts with Federal, State, Regional and Local stakeholders in the development, implementation and evaluation of Louisiana’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP). Responsibilities include, but not limited to, planning & conducting regional safety coalition meetings, manage social media communications, and attending conferences related to SHSP. This position is also responsible for coordinating public transportation safety outreach efforts, such as public awareness campaigns, training sessions, community events, and educational presentations. The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills, have the ability to work effectively with local, state, and federal officials, interest groups, and the general public. This position will require public speaking, as well as some travel, and occasional attendance of night & weekend events. The ideal candidate would have experience in project management, data analysis, and/or community engagements. Prior knowledge of highway safety principles & initiatives a plus. The individual should possess a high school diploma as a minimum and have 5 years’ minimum similar work experience, or possess an Associate’s Degree from an accredited University. This is a full-time, hourly position with permanent status and fringe benefits. Starting pay will be approximately $18.50 – $24.00 an hour depending on experience. Benefits include retirement, health/dental/vision/life insurance, paid holidays, vacation & sick leave. SCPDC is an EOE/ AAE
Resumes will be accepted until position is filled. Send resume to: SCPDC Planning Specialist PO Box 1870, Gray, LA 70359 or email to: employment@scpdc.org
Public Notice: Employment Opportunity – Foreman
South Central Planning & Development Commission is accepting resumes for a Construction & Demolition Foreman. The main duty of the Foreman is to oversee the day-to-day onsite operations of specific projects, as well as provide direct supervision and mentor their work crew(s). The foreman will also be responsible for ensuring all safety requirements are met on and off of the job site, as well as perform regular safety meetings with work crew(s). The candidate must possess a valid Class “D” driver’s license, a clean driving record, as well as be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical. The individual should possess a high school diploma with at least 10 years of experience in home construction. The Foreman position is a full-time, hourly position with permanent status and fringe benefits. Benefits include retirement, health/dental/vision/life insurance, paid holidays, vacation & sick leave. Starting pay will be approximately $39.00 – $45.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience. SCPDC is an EOE/AAE.
Resumes will be accepted until this position is filled. Send resume to:
SCPDC Foreman PO Box 1870, Gray, LA 70359 or email to: employment@scpdc.org
Issue 16: 2024 Q2 SCPDC Newsletter
Click the link below to view issue 16 of the SCPDC newsletter.
https://www.scpdc.org/wp-content/uploads/Issue-16-SCPDC-Newsletter-2024-Quarter-2-Activities.pdf
Public Notice: Watershed Region 6 Steering Committee Meeting – June 17 , 2024
The Regional Steering Committee of Watershed Region 6 will hold a meeting on June 17, 2024 at 10:00 am. This meeting is in accordance with Louisiana Watershed Initiative activities and is integral to providing a sustainable, institutional basis to increase continuity, improve flood resilience, and enable more effective flood prevention within our region.
Watershed Region 6 Steering Committee: Meeting #25
Date: June 17, 2024
Time: 10:00-12:00pm
Location: Parish Courthouse, 300 Houmas St , Donaldsonville LA 70346.
Objectives:
- Election of Officers
- LWI Executive Order Extension
- Status of Round I and II
- Kickoff Region 6 Watershed Plan
- Upcoming Training Conferences
Please see link below for meeting documentation and contact Pat Gordon (pat@scpdc.org) with any questions.
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