The Permian Basin Metropolitan Planning Organization is conducting a study for a potential interregional corridor to provide freight and vehicular connectivity in and around the urbanized Midland-Odessa area and is seeking public input.
The MPO is planning for a potential interregional corridor to provide freight and vehicular connectivity in and around the urbanized Midland-Odessa area, its website says.
The corridor would serve to expand energy and freight production/distribution, but also to enhance mobility and safety of existing urbanized corridors. This PEL (Planning and Environmental Linkage) will identify, evaluate and screen potential corridors for future environmental evaluation, the site said.
The purpose of a PEL is to consider future transportation improvements in a holistic way:
>> It focuses on engagement with community members and other stakeholders.
>> Explores potential solutions based on impacts to the environment, the community, and the economy.
>> Addresses long-term economic benefits, regional mobility, and safety.
>> Considers environmental stewardship in the context of identified needs.
Public town hall meetings were held Sept. 20-21 at the Hispanic Culture Center of Midland and Saulsbury Campus of Odessa College to discuss the project and seek public input. Presentation materials from those meetings and the survey are available online from:
>> English and Spanish presentation
Permian Basin MPO Website Ongoing Studies | Permian Basin MPO
>> Permian Basin MPO Social Media: facebook.com/pbmpo
The surveys are available here:
>> English: metroquestsurvey.com/xc5x5n
>> Spanish: metroquestsurvey.com/nj2d2k
