Public-sector transportation plans, Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy documents
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Tasks
- Looking for versions completed on the last five years
- Michael will catalog everything we already have and our questions to them
- Find out what the state publishes via plans and what is latest, 2022 State Freight Plan, 2016 State Rail Plan, and 2022 Rail Plan Update
- Economic Development Plans, local, regional, and state
List: Public Sector Transportation Plans
Here is a list of some key public-sector transportation plans in the state of Mississippi as of August 2023:
1. Mississippi Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) 2023-2026: This is a four-year plan that outlines the state's priorities for transportation projects, including highway construction, bridge repairs, and public transit improvements.
2. Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) Vision 2040 Plan: This long-term plan, released in 2020, focuses on improving safety, promoting economic growth, and enhancing the overall transportation system in Mississippi over the next 20 years.
3. Gulf Coast Transit Development Plan 2040: This plan, developed by the Gulf Regional Planning Commission, outlines strategies for improving public transportation in the three coastal counties of Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson.
4. Jackson Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan: This plan, adopted in 2020, identifies transportation needs and priorities for the Jackson metropolitan area over the next 25 years.
5. Mississippi Ports Strategic Plan: This plan, developed by the Mississippi State Port Authority, aims to enhance the state's ports and waterways to support economic growth and job creation.
6. Mississippi Statewide Rail Plan: This plan, last updated in 2016, outlines strategies for improving and expanding Mississippi's freight and passenger rail network.
7. Mississippi Statewide Airport System Plan: This plan, developed by the Mississippi Department of Transportation, identifies the state's aviation needs and proposes strategies for improving air transportation infrastructure.
List: Major Economic Development Plans
As of August 2023, here are some of the major economic development plans and initiatives in the state of Mississippi:
1. Mississippi's Strategic Plan for Economic Development 2021-2025: This five-year plan, developed by the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA), focuses on attracting new businesses, supporting existing industries, and creating jobs in the state.
2. Accelerate Mississippi: Launched in 2022, this workforce development initiative aims to train and upskill Mississippians to meet the demands of a changing economy, with a focus on high-growth sectors like advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and technology.
3. Mississippi Innovation Economy (MIE) Initiative: This initiative, led by the Mississippi State University Research and Technology Corporation, seeks to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the state by supporting research and development, technology transfer, and startup creation.
4. Gulf Coast Restoration Plan: Following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010, Mississippi has been investing in economic development projects along its Gulf Coast, including the expansion of the Port of Gulfport and the creation of the Gulf Coast Shipyard Group.
5. Mississippi Works Fund: This state-funded program provides grants to local communities for infrastructure improvements and site development to support economic development projects.
6. Mississippi Main Street Association: This program supports the revitalization of downtown areas in communities across the state, with the goal of attracting new businesses and creating jobs.
7. Mississippi Tourism Recovery Fund: Established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this fund provides grants to tourism-related businesses and organizations to help them recover and adapt to new economic realities.
