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April 14, 2021

One Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment Approved

The Illinois Department of Transportation submitted one amendment to the Transportation Improvement Program FY 2020-2025 which was approved at the CUUATS Technical Committee meeting on Wednesday April 7 and the CUUATS Policy Committee meeting Wednesday April 14.

April 7, 2021

RPC Analyzes Survey Data Showing Champaign County with the Second-Largest Population Growth Among the 102 Counties in Illinois

The corner of Sixth and Green in Champaign

The data also shows the county having a significantly higher number of people who walk, bike, or use public transportation to get to work than nearby counties.

March 31, 2021

Unified Technical Work Program (UTWP) for FY 2022 to be Presented for Approval

The Unified Technical Work Program (UTWP) identifies the annual transportation planning activities to be undertaken by the Champaign Urbana Urbanized Area Transportation Study (CUUATS). The Draft UTWP for fiscal year 2022 (July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022) was approved by the CUUATS Technical and Policy Committees on February 3 and February 10, 2021, respectively. The draft […]

March 31, 2021

One Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment Proposed

The Illinois Department of Transportation submitted one amendment to the Transportation Improvement Program FY 2020-2025 which will be presented for approval at the CUUATS Technical Committee meeting on Wednesday April 7 and the CUUATS Policy Committee meeting Wednesday April 14.

March 18, 2021

Champaign County Rural Public Transportation Public Meeting

Champaign County Area Rural Transit System (C-CARTS) will be hosting a public meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2021 Grant Application for Federal and State funding. C-CARTS staff will also be available during this time to collect input and answer questions about the Eagle Express fixed-route service. Friday, March 26, 5-7pmYou can find the Zoom […]

March 17, 2021

RPC Early Childhood Education Teacher Honored as Teacher of the Year

Jennifer Feeney, a Pre-K Teacher in the RPC's Early Childhood Education Center

The Illinois Head Start Association named Urbana's Jennifer Feeney as the 2021 Teacher of the Year during their recent annual conference.

March 17, 2021

RPC CEO Dalitso Sulamoyo Speaks at Event in Champaign Honoring the Signing of the Education and Workforce Equity Act

RPC CEO Dalitso Sulamoyo speaking at the Parkland College event

During an event at Parkland College, RPC CEO Dalitso Sulamoyo was invited to share his thoughts on the bill's impact on Early Childhood Education.

March 1, 2021

During Social Work Month, RPC Recognizes How Work Done by Social Workers Benefits Our Society

The RPC is helping celebrate this year’s national Social Work Month in March with the theme “Social Workers are Essential,” highlighting the invaluable contributions social workers like the ones at the RPC make in our society, especially as this nation addresses the Coronavirus pandemic.

February 11, 2021

Draft Unified Technical Work Program (UTWP) for FY 2022 Approved

February 11, 2021

Five Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendments Approved

CUUATS member agencies submitted five amendments to the Transportation Improvement Program FY 2020-2025 which were approved at the CUUATS Technical Committee meeting on Wednesday, February 3 and the CUUATS Policy Committee meeting Wednesday, February 10.

February 9, 2021

More Help Arrives for Champaign County Renters Unable to Pay Rent and Utilities Due to COVID-19

Frustrated old man in white. Taxes, debts and other problems.

Area residents are encouraged to start the screening process and schedule their appointments for the new Emergency Rent Assistance program as soon as possible.

January 29, 2021

Donation from Illinois-Based Foundation Allowing RPC’s Early Childhood Education Program to Further Help Families in Need

A child being dressed up in winter clothing

The John H. and Ann G. Rhodes Foundation is seeking to provide assistance to organizations serving children that have been uniquely impacted by the pandemic.

January 27, 2021

Five Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendments Proposed

January 27, 2021 CUUATS member agencies submitted five amendments to the Transportation Improvement Program FY 2020-2025 which will be presented for review and approval at the CUUATS Technical Committee meeting on Wednesday February 3 at 10:30am and the CUUATS Policy Committee meeting Wednesday February 10 at 10:30am.

January 25, 2021

Annual Count of Homeless in Champaign County Seeks to Ensure Crucial Services Continue for Community’s Most Vulnerable Citizens

Expanded Champaign County Continuum of Service Providers to the Homeless prepares volunteers to conduct 2021 Point-in-Time count on Thursday, January 28.

December 22, 2020

Low-Income Households in Champaign County Urged to Take Advantage of More Than $180 Million in Funding Still Available Through State’s Energy Assistance Program

Hurry Deadline Day Rush Date Circled Calendar Illustration

RPC staff have applied a combination of approaches to be able to reach many families and individuals who have not sought our assistance in the past so that they get the help they desperately need during this challenging moment of our history.