TMACOG

Congratulations to Lucas County Commissioner Lisa Sobecki, one of eight women honored today with the Milestone Award from the YWCA of Northwest Ohio. A former state representative who also serves a leadership role with TMACOG, Commissioner Sobecki was recognized for her service in state and local government.

We're grateful to?Colliers Engineering & Design?for their contribution as a 2025 Annual Supporter of TMACOG. Your support is vital in helping us deliver valuable services and programs to our region. Thank you for your commitment! #SupporterSpotlight #CommunityImpact #TMACOG

TMACOG is accepting public review and comment through April 11 on the 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). You can comment via our website or by attending one of two upcoming public meetings. For document links and more information about this valuable program that distributes federal transportation funding for important projects in our region, go to https://lnkd.in/gMBpzJVh

We’re looking for outstanding individuals to fill two positions at TMACOG – a Transportation Safety Planner and a part-time Finance Manager. To learn more about these positions (and about us), go to www.tmacog.org/employment

People across our region are disappointed with the state’s recent determination that a direct highway connection between Northwest Ohio and Columbus is not feasible or worthwhile. Check out yesterday’s piece in the Toledo Blade, which editorialized on why a solution is crucial for our regional economy, as well as the bigger picture: https://lnkd.in/dHiPSYPA Read a letter with reaction from TMACOG Executive Director Sandy Spang here: https://lnkd.in/dcjMVVSG

Today is the first meeting of our 2025 Governing Board, which includes several dozen elected officials and community leaders from across the region. Thank you to everyone who has agreed to serve in this important role on behalf of our region, including our new leadership team: Chair Ed Schimmel, mayor of Northwood; First Vice Chair George Sarantou, Toledo City Council; and Second Vice Chair Lisa Sobecki, president of the Lucas County Board of Commissioners. The Governing Board is responsible for approving TMACOG’s budget, membership dues, annual work program, and various policies, plans, and programs. Representation is set by TMACOG's bylaws and includes leaders from counties, cities, villages, townships, schools, and special districts. Prior to 2025, this body was known as the TMACOG Board of Trustees.

Are you a conscientious student with an interest in contributing to the realm of transportation planning? Consider joining TMACOG this summer as a Traffic Data Intern. This internship entails working closely with a dedicated team, participating in crucial regional initiatives, and playing a pivotal role in managing traffic and transportation data with a focus on physical field work. For full details and application instructions, go to https://lnkd.in/eAnuW5V

Read our new Transportation Legislative Agenda to learn how you can advocate for policies and funding that will improve our region’s transportation network: https://lnkd.in/gWJmJmvQ This document includes recommendations you can discuss with elected leaders about the actions TMACOG members agree are needed to support, maintain, and expand interconnected modes of transportation, including roads, bridges, railways, transit, walking, biking, air and seaports, and more.

Read our new Agenda for Lake Erie to learn how you can advocate for policies and funding that will protect our Great Lake. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/g28-KWAj This document includes recommendations you can discuss with elected leaders about the actions TMACOG members agree are needed to preserve our access to clean water and Lake Erie’s value in Ohio’s economy.

We’re still buzzing from all the terrific conversations we enjoyed at last week’s Winter General Assembly, and we want to share another word of thanks for everyone who played a role in this outstanding event. Thank you to Melisa Witherspoon from Ohio EPA, Sally Gladwell of The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc., and to their teams for helping us put on a great keynote conversation about community revitalization. Thank you to all of our members and partners, including everyone who attended and those who helped us behind the scenes. Finally, we want to say thank you one more time to the supporters who make the Winter General Assembly possible, including: ·?????? Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. ·???????Colliers Engineering & Design ·???????Destination Toledo ·???????DGL Consulting Engineers ·???????FirstEnergy ·???????Fishbeck ·???????Huntington Bank ·???????OHM Advisors ·???????Path Master ·???????Rudolph Libbe Group ·???????The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.