Greater Portland Council of Governments

This week's virtual Coffee & Climate meeting will feature Mike Tremblay, P.E., Director of Transit Development at Greater Portland Metro, and our very own Laura Qualey and Cashel Stewart, Regional Transportation Planners for GPCOG. The topic of discussion will be current initiatives and plans for the future of transit in our region. Register in advance for the meeting at this link! 🔗 👇 https://lnkd.in/ePzjwTR6

I'm super proud to share that Greater Portland Council of Governments' radio show, Let's Connect Greater Portland, placed second amongst best public affairs shows in Maine. The show is celebratory in nature - highlighting great people in our region doing great things. A big thanks to WMPG FM for taking a chance on us, and to all of you who have been awesome guests and regular listeners! https://lnkd.in/eXWiqRNd

GPCOG Staff had a fabulous time at the Forth Roadmap Conference this month in Detroit, MI! Jonathan Gagne, our Sustainability Program Coordinator, and Cashel Stewart, our Regional Transportation Planner, got to see an electric fire truck up close, learned about electric transportation options and heard a stunning array of panelists and keynote speakers. @Driveelectricmaine #driveelectricmaine #electricvehicles #EV #sustainabletransportation #renewableenergy

2024 Resilience Corps Fellow Kayley Weeks writes a blog post sharing her thoughts on Dr. Shah's discussion with One Climate Future about the intersection of climate change and public health. She reflects on her service term to emphasize that bridging science with practical solutions, innovative outreach, and strong leadership is crucial for addressing these challenges and building resilient communities. Read the blog post! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eJh7UcNS

GPCOG's Bus Ambassador program was featured in the The Forecaster! This program helps remove barriers to accessing transportation, and is currently recruiting volunteers fluent in Somali and Arabic. Read the article to learn more about this amazing program 🔗 Article by Sophie Burchell https://lnkd.in/eMz76Tsu #publictransit #transitforall #accessibility 

Did you know that GPCOG is working to develop nature-based solutions for protecting coastal bluffs in the Greater Portland Area? Read the article for free here: https://lnkd.in/eQpkWHuZ

Listen to host Kristina Egan interview the three people who want to be mayor of the City of Westbrook. What a great conversation! https://lnkd.in/eyhTbm3Z

Did you know? GPCOG is working with Maine Connectivity Authority to improve digital access and education across southern Maine! "The grant program funds organizations that work with vulnerable populations, bringing resources to individuals who need it the most and helping to bridge the state’s digital divide. " https://lnkd.in/eYUkAQXf #DIW2024 #DigitalInclusion

Are you a Greater Portland Area voter? Inform your vote for senator by watching or listening to our recent roundtable discussion of candidates! (Linked below 🔗 👇 ) Youtube: https://lnkd.in/ev6udwNp Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eUy5nzJG Kristina Egan from the Greater Portland Council of Governments hosts a roundtable discussion with Maine Senate candidates: 🗳 Anne Carney, Democratic candidate in District 29 (South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and part of Scarborough) 🗳 Sen. Stacy Brenner, Democratic candidate in District 30 (Gorham and Scarborough) 🗳 Sen. Tim Nangle, Democratic candidate in District 26 (Casco, Frye Island, Raymond, Windham, and part of Westbrook) 🗳 Dustin Ward, independent candidate in District 20 (Auburn, Durham, Poland & New Gloucester), 🗳 Sen. Richard Bennett, Republican candidate in District 18 (Bridgton, Brownfield, Denmark, Fryeburg, Harrison, Hebron, Mechanic Falls, Minot, Norway, Otisfield, Oxford, Paris, Sweden, and Waterford) Thanks to the Portland Media Center for hosting and producing the show!

2024 Community Science Fellow, Morgan Glynn wrote a blog post reflecting on her experience as a Resilience Corps Fellow at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI), where she led the Coastal Flooding Community Science Project: "Something I did not anticipate learning from my time at a research institute was the value of local knowledge. I have had the privilege of meeting community members and residents who are passionate and bring a unique expertise that cannot be learned in the classroom. These people in communities are able to provide a long and detailed account of sea level rise impacts they have noticed over the years; knowledge that is invaluable and necessary for building a more resilient future." Read the full blog post! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eiHTb6T7