News Archive

Now collecting input for Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning

As part of the initial public participation phase of the Non-motorized Transportation Plan, MPO staff has launched an interactive map and online surveys, in order to guage bicyclists' and pedestrians' needs and preferences. We encourage you to participate fully by visiting each of these links:
Interactive Map for Issues and Preferences
Bicycle Survey
Pedestrian Survey

Program of Projects for JARC and New Freedom Funding

The CORE MPO conducted Call or Projects in May 2010 for Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) and New Freedom (NF) funds of federal fiscal year 2010 and developed Program of Projects (POP) in June after proposal evaluation. For the Call for Projects document, please click here. For the Program of Projects, please click here.

Public Open House for Non-motorized Transportation Planning, April 22, 6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at MPC Hearing Room

CORE MPO staff is inviting the public to attend a drop-in where citizens may mark their knowledge of bicycle and pedestrian issues or destinations on the available maps.

Request for Proposals

The MPO is requesting qualified consultants to submit proposals for three special studies. For details, please click here.

Adoption of CORE Connections 2035 -- Framework Mobility Plan

The CORE MPO Board adopted the new long range transportation plan on Sept. 17, 2009. To access the plan document, please click here.

Section 1511 Certification for ARRA Transit Projects

CORE MPO has certified ARRA funds for transit improvements in Savannah, GA. For more information, please click here.

Revisions to the Coordinated Plan and the Program Management Plan

On April 30, 2009 the CORE Board adopted the revised Coordinated Public Transit - Human Services Transportation Plan for the Savannah Area (HST) and the Program Management Plan (PMP). The Coordinated Plan identifies the transportation needs of the disabled, the elderly, and the economically disadvantaged and provides prioritized strategies for implementation to meet these needs. The Program Management Plan outlines how the Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) and the CORE MPO conduct the coordinated planning process, grant application and administration. To review the revised HST, please click here. To review the revised PMP, please click here.

2009 Call for Projects for Public Transit - Human Services Project Funding

In March 2009, CORE MPO invited eligible agencies to submit project proposals for public transit – human services project funding. Five proposals have been received. The Stakeholder Resource Group evaluated all the proposals and recommended allocating funds to the projects in April 2009. A Program of Projects (POP) has been developed. To review the POP, please click here.

AMPO Selects Savannah for Conference. AMPO's Call for Presentations Open until March 6, 2009.

CORE MPO will host the 2009 Conference for the national Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO), October 27-30. For more information about the event and how to submit a presentation, click here.

Competitive project Selection

CUTS/MPO invited eligible agencies to submit project proposals for public transit – human services project funding in July 2008. The Call for Project document can be viewed here. At the end of the advertisement process, the Stakeholder Resource Group evaluated all the received proposals against the established criteria. The resulting Program of Projects can be viewed here.

Amendments to FY 2008-2011 TIP

CUTS/MPO has approved the proposed amendments to the FY 2008-2011 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) at the June 25, 2008 meeting. To review the TIP amendments, please click here.

Coastal Commuters Ride-matching System and Commute Calendar is available

In response to a recommendation in the Connecting Savannah Action Plan, Coastal Commuters aims to reduce transportation demand. Click here for more information.

2009 Unified Planning Work Program

At their May 7, 2008 meeting, CUTS/MPO adopted the fiscal year 2009 Unified Planning Work Program. To review the document, please click here.

2030 LRTP YOE Financial Plan Update

At their April 23, 2008 meeting,CUTS/MPO adopted the Year of Expenditure (YOE) Financial Plan Update for the MPO's 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan. To review the YOE update document, please click here.

CUTS/MPO receives Planning Award

The Georgia Planning Association awarded CUTS/MPO for Innovative and Effective Planning Process for development of the Transportation Amenities Plan and Context Sensitive Design Manual. For more information, click here.

AMPO Selects Savannah for Conference

CUTS/MPO will host the 2009 Conference for the national Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO). For more information, click here.

Coordinated Public Transit - Human Services Tranportation Plan

At their October 24, 2007 meeting,CUTS/MPO adopted the Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan. To review the plan, please click here.

2030 Long Range Transportation Plan SAFETEA-LU Revisions

At the June 27, 2007 MPO meeting, the CUTS/MPO adopted the revisions to the 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan in compliance with the SAFETEA-LU legislation. To review this document, please click here.

FY 2008-2011 Transportation Improvement Program

At the June 27, 2007 MPO meeting, the CUTS/MPO adopted the FY 2008-2011 Transportation Improvement Program. On August 22, 2007, the MPO approved the amendments to the TIP. To review the finalized document, please click here.

CUTS/MPO receives PACEsetter Award

At their annual awards ceremony, the Pedestrian Advocates of the Coastal Empire (PACE) recognized the MPO for the adoption of Context Sensitive Design Guidelines. For more information, please click here.

Georgia MPO Conference a Success

The CUTS/MPO staff hosted the Fall 2006 Georgia MPO Conference in Savannah December 4-5. Transportation Planning staffs from Georgia’s urbanized areas (MPOs), GDOT, FHWA, SRTA and consultants convened at the Westin Savannah Harbor for two days of information sharing and fellowship. For more details, including conference presentations and photos, click here.

Plan Amendments

On October 25, 2006 the MPO board acted on amendments to the 2030 LRTP and the Chatham County Bikeway Plan regarding transportation enhancement projects and bikeway proposal on Back River Bridge. Please click here for more details.

CUTS Receives FHWA Planning Excellence Award for Connecting Savannah

2004 Traffic Count Map Available!

Federal Planning Certification Review

In March 2005, the MPO underwent its first triennial certification review of the local transportation planning process with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA). To read more about the importance of certification, and to read the final report, click here.