Page 77 - Grenada County, MS Build Better Together 2040 Plan

Grenada County Build Better Together 2040 Plan

Guiding
ACTION Principles Initiate WHO Resources
Addressed
SAP PARTNERSHIPS AND Thriving Near Greater  Delta Regional Authority
13 COORDINATION Competitive Term Grenada  Mississippi Department of
Host a high-level meeting with Unified (0-3 Partnership Transportation
Mississippi Department of Complete years)  North Central Planning and
Transportation officials (and and Development District
Legislature delegation, as Ongoing
appropriate) regarding Grenada
County growth projections and
new level of needs, to advocate
for state and regional funding
for priority transportation
projects and to influence their
design consistent with local
needs and preferences. Also
continue to host and highlight
state officials at local events
(e.g., groundbreakings and
ribbon cuttings for significant
transportation investment
projects). Also assign Grenada
County ambassadors to build
ongoing relationships with
leaders at MDOT and other key
agencies.
SAP PARTNERSHIPS AND Thriving Near Greater  Delta Regional Authority
14 COORDINATION Competitive Term Grenada  Mississippi Department of
Participate during regional Unified (0-3 Partnership Transportation
transportation planning and Complete years)  North Central Planning and
funding processes to secure and Development District
funds and advance projects of Ongoing
regional significance, including
the upgrade of the Mississippi
Highway 7 corridor to four
lanes between Greenwood and
Oxford via Grenada.

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