RPC
SERVICES
The activities of the RPC benefit local governments in
the region in several ways. In many instances, the activities
of the RPC are prerequisite to the eligibility for Federal
project construction funds for local governments. Although
not an exclusive benefit to any one government, these certification
activities are considered a major responsibility of the
RPC. These activities result in substantial benefits to
the region and help assure eligibility for public and private
funding when member governments need financial assistance
for projects such as transportation, economic, and community
development.
Funds contributed by member governments are matched with
various Federal and State grants which enable the RPC to
undertake the following activities. Many of these services
are provided as part of the overall operations of the RPC
staff, while others are provided on a contract for fee
basis negotiated to benefit RPC member governments.
Regional Planning/ Intergovernmental
Cooperation
A major emphasis of the RPC is overall regional,
multi-jurisdictional planning, including the following:
• Regional Comprehensive Planning
• Special corridor and multi-jurisdictional studies
• Strategic development planning
• Water Quality and other environmental management planning
Community Planning
The RPC is a resource used by member governments
for a variety of purposes. The RPC has staff expertise
and can assist governments in the following areas:
• General community plans to meet Local, State, and/or Federal needs
• Housing counts and structural condition surveys
• Land use surveys
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Community and Public facilities’ analysis and needs
assessment
• Zoning Ordinances and Maps
• Subdivision Regulations
• Preparation or updates of municipal base maps
Transportation and Transit Planning
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Long Range and Transportation Improvement Program
and Planning for Urbanized Area
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Transit Planning
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Traffic counts and surveys
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Corridor analysis
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Limited traffic operations and safety studies and plans
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Other specific studies and plans
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Highway and traffic safety
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Greenways, Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning
Information Management &
GIS
The IM Division is responsible for all information technology
requirements and data management for RPC’s divisions,
as well as services to member governments that include
the following:
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GIS data development and analysis
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GIS deployment assistance
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ASDC affiliate and data repository
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Redistricting and site analysis
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Population and Employment data and forecasts
Economic Development
• Business Assistance and Regional Revolving Loan
Program
• Economic development data and planning
• Community profiles and brochures for prospective
industries
• Industrial site inventories and studies
• Development needs analysis
• Federal and State assistance for economic and
community development projects
• Assistance in securing business financing
Community Development
• Assistance in securing Federal and State aid
• Distribution of program information and regulations
• Preparation of pre-applications and applications
• Assistance with grant administration and management
Community Development
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Assistance in securing Federal and State aid
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Distribution of program information and regulations
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Preparation of pre-applications and applications
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Assistance with grant administration and management
Governmental Services and Special
Projects
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Special assistance to rural areas
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Capital improvements programs and budgets
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Financial Capability Studies
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Operating budgets
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Utility Studies
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Strategic Planning
Special Studies
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Hazard Mitigation Planning
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Annexation Studies
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Downtown traffic circulation and pedestrian movement
plans
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Parking Studies
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Retail and Industrial market analysis
