PUBLIC COMMENT INVITED:

The Rapides Area Planning Commission, the local Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), has released the following document for public review online:

2023 – 2026 Transportation Improvement Program, Amendment 9 (link)
2027 – 2030 Transportation Improvement Program, DRAFT (link)
2026 – 2027 Unified Planning Work Program, DRAFT (link)
Submit a comment using the Online Public Review and Comment Form (link)

In order to meet the requirements provided within 23 CFR 450.316 and MPO’s public participation plan, these documents will be available for review and comment for a minimum period of (14) days prior to final adoption. This is the second public review and comment period. Both items were readvertised for an additional public review and comment period.

Beginning April 22 through May 6, interested members of the public may review and comment on these documents using the above listed links or RAPC’s website at https://www.rapc.info/transportation.

Printed copies are available by request at the Rapides Area Planning Commission, 803 Johnston Street, Alexandria, LA 71301, by calling 318-487-5401, or email to jbolen@rapc.info.

Written comments or suggestions can be submitted to the Alexandria-Pineville Metropolitan Planning Organization by mail to 803 Johnston Street, Alexandria, LA 71301, by email to jbolen@rapc.info, or online using the APMPO Online Public Comment Form on our website. Comments will be accepted in writing until May 6, 2026.

ADA Notice: The Rapides Area Planning Commission does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs, services, activities and employment practices. Upon request, this notice is also available in alternative formats. If you need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (such as a sign language interpreter, an assistive listening device or print material in digital format) or reasonable modification to programs, services or activities contact the ADA Coordinator, via phone 318-487-5401 as soon as possible, preferably 3 days before the end of the comment period.