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Staff outlines NEVI community charging survey, human‑service transportation plan and county comp‑plan scope
Summary
County planning staff updated commissioners on outreach and recent conference activity, described the NEVI community charging mapping and survey, announced a federally required human service transportation plan targeted to seniors and people with specialized needs, and previewed an 18‑month, $150,000 scoped update of the Dauphin County comp plan.
Staff told the commission on Nov. 3 that October was busy with conferences and outreach, including three presentations at the PennDOT Planning Partners conference and promotion of the regional active‑transportation plan adopted earlier this year. Staff highlighted three items that will shape county planning work over the next 12–18 months.
NEVI community charging: Staff described a National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) community charging effort to identify priority locations for publicly available charging outside interstate corridors. The county developed web mapping tools and an interactive survey that allow residents to drop points where they want chargers; staff asked commissioners to help publicize the survey. Staff said use cases under consideration include grocery and convenience stores, commercial centers and dense downtowns where on‑site charging is limited; both private companies and municipalities could host publicly available chargers.
Human service transportation plan: Staff said the county has kicked off a federally required human service transportation plan focused on seniors, people with disabilities and others with specialized mobility needs. A targeted survey and outreach for those populations will be released; staff framed the plan as a compliance and planning exercise to identify mobility barriers and service gaps.
County comprehensive plan scope: Staff presented a draft scope for the Dauphin County comprehensive plan update, noting a combined $150,000 budget from a gaming grant and a state planning grant was projected and that the effort would take about 18 months. Staff said outreach will include a public survey, workshops and an advisory group; the goal is to align county land‑use guidance with regional plans so municipal plans and funding decisions are consistent.
Staff also reported the county’s long‑range transportation plan had been formally submitted for federal review (including the Federal Highway Administration) and the TIP update is underway. Staff cautioned that federal funding uncertainty could affect TIP programming and asked commissioners and municipalities to provide input on priorities.
Commissioners had no objections and encouraged staff outreach; no formal vote was required on these information items.
