News & Insights

Updates, county spotlights, and regional roundups from Region 3-A's planning team.

Participation opportunity: Regional Application for the U.S. DOT EV Charging Station Grant
Community DevelopmentMarch 27, 2023

Participation opportunity: Regional Application for the U.S. DOT EV Charging Station Grant

Region 3-A to apply for federal funds bringing more EV stations to NE Indiana Communities

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Region 3A Assists in Securing Grants for Lifesaving Roadway Projects
Community DevelopmentFebruary 15, 2023

Region 3A Assists in Securing Grants for Lifesaving Roadway Projects

Ten Indiana communities have received funding through the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant to complete new roadway projects aimed at…

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DOT Funding Opportunity Announcement: Safe Streets and Roads for All
TransportationJune 21, 2022

DOT Funding Opportunity Announcement: Safe Streets and Roads for All

The Department of Transportation has announced the availability of $1 Billion in funding for the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grants (SS4A). The…

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U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Availability of $1.5 Billion in RAISE Grants
TransportationFebruary 10, 2022

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Availability of $1.5 Billion in RAISE Grants

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law  The U.S. Department of Transportation has published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for $1.5 billion in grant funding through the…

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INDOT Planning and Environmental Linkages Study
TransportationMarch 11, 2021

INDOT Planning and Environmental Linkages Study

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) recently announced that they will begin a study to improve the U.S. 30 corridor from Valparaiso to the…

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2021 Opportunities for Northeast Indiana Community Planning
Community DevelopmentJanuary 18, 2021

2021 Opportunities for Northeast Indiana Community Planning

The start of a new year means that many communities are examining and prioritizing areas for improvement and expansion. While further information on COVID-19…

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Community Crossings Call for Projects Update
TransportationSeptember 18, 2020

Community Crossings Call for Projects Update

The call for the second round of Community Crossings was paused in July in order to monitor the financial outlook due to COVID. However,…

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Transportation Activities – Spring 2020
TransportationMarch 12, 2020

Transportation Activities – Spring 2020

Traffic count activities for 2020 started on March 9. The Region collects traffic count data on a three-year rotation basis with collection taking place…

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Transportation Grant Programs
Community DevelopmentSeptember 25, 2019

Transportation Grant Programs

Our transportation department works to improve local road conditions and offers the resources needed for transportation grant planning. We’ve added information on some available…

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