02/27/2025
At 6:00 PM, we officially begin the 2025 MPO Roundtable with Andy Grzymski, Regional Mobility Program Manager at Centralina Regional Council, along with-
Councilmember Tommy Greene – GCLMPO Chair
Key Talking Points from Tommy Greene
1. Importance of Coordination: Highlight the growing importance of collaboration between GCLMPO and CRTPO, with an emphasis on building trust and sharing information through this sixth annual Joint MPO Roundtable Meeting.
2. Recognition of North Carolina Board of Transportation Representatives: Acknowledge the presence and ongoing support of Stephen Rosenburgh, Brad Lail, and Tony Lathrup from the NC Board of Transportation.
3. Regional Projects Collaboration: Emphasize the successful joint efforts on regional projects like CONNECT Beyond and Catawba Crossings, and the importance of coordination for projects such as the I-85/I-485 interchange and Wilkinson Bridge improvement.
4. Focus on Transportation Funding: Address the critical topic of transportation funding, encourage active participation and engagement, and highlight the opportunity to learn from the business community and elected officials to meet the region’s funding needs.
5. Long-Term Commitment to Planning: Acknowledge that addressing transportation challenges will require thoughtful, long-term planning and coordination, and express confidence in the group’s ability to tackle these issues together.
Commissioner Lisa Qualls – CRTPO Chair
Key Talking Points from Lisa Qualls
1. Importance of Coordination: Emphasize the need for cooperation between GCLMPO and CRTPO to address shared transportation challenges that impact residents and visitors across jurisdictional lines.
2. Transportation Funding: Highlight the critical importance of transportation funding for the region’s growth, stressing the need for investment in both large and small projects to maintain quality of life and economic competitiveness.
3. Local Project Innovation: Introduce two local projects showcasing innovation and resiliency, aiming to improve safety and meet transportation needs, and encourage learning from successful projects across both regions.
