Supervisors approve multimodal improvement plan after public consultation

The Middletown Township Board of Supervisors convened on December 11, 2023, to address several key agenda items, including the adoption of the multi-modal improvement plan. The meeting began with a brief public comment period, during which no questions were raised by attendees.

Following this, Supervisor Payne introduced Mr. Valla, who presented Resolution 23-33, which pertains to the approval of the multi-modal improvement plan. Mr. Valla then handed the discussion over to consultant Simone Collins, who joined the meeting via Zoom. Collins provided a concise overview of the project, noting that it had been a year-long process culminating in this final public meeting.

Collins highlighted that the draft of the multi-modal improvement plan had been available for public comment for at least 30 days, during which time feedback was collected and incorporated into the final document. She emphasized the extensive public involvement throughout the project, which included three public meetings, nine key person interviews, and an online survey that garnered 287 responses.

After Collins' presentation, the supervisors were invited to provide any final comments before the plan is published. The meeting concluded with a unanimous vote in favor of the resolution, reflecting strong support for the multi-modal improvement initiative.

Overall, the meeting underscored the township's commitment to enhancing transportation options and community engagement in planning processes. The next steps will involve finalizing the multi-modal improvement plan for implementation.