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We’re hiring! The Greater Portland Council of Governments seeks a full-time Capital Improvement Project Planner.
We're hiring! The Greater Portland Council of Governments seeks a full-time Capital Improvement Project Planner to join our innovative team working to improve the Portland region's transportation network.
Read full article »The Region’s Top Transportation Priorities
GPCOG and PACTS this winter held a series of six meetings around the region to help identify the region’s top transportation priorities. The highest priorities for participants were:Improve and expand public transportationInstall better traffic signals and create safer intersectionsEncourage housing in places people are already living and working.Other priorities included the importance of diverting downtown traffic to the Turnpike, expanding sidewalks and bike lanes for commuters, and expanding highway capacity, including building the Gorham connector.
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Addressing Opiate Misuse
GPCOG is actively convening experts throughout public health, law enforcement, drug prevention, and school districts to examine strategies for reducing substance abuse disorder rates in our region. Discover more resources and download our Opiate Misuse Tool Kit for cities and towns.
South Portland West End Neighborhood Master Plan
“I just want to congratulate our Councilors, Committee Members, and the GPCOG team on the adoption of the West End Neighborhood zoning amendments. This planning process was a model of efficiency and expeditiousness. Thank you all for your good work.”
Tex Haeuser, Planning Development Director
City of South Portland
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