PTRPC is dedicated to supporting a wide range of initiatives, including comprehensive planning and economic development. Our services encompass marketing data research, coordination with industrial prospects, and collaboration with various agencies and organizations involved in economic development. Our team assists in identifying funding opportunities and navigating the approval process for infrastructure projects, such as public water supply, sanitary sewage collection and treatment, and transportation planning. This includes local streets and roads, highways, airports, mass transit, and, in some cases, rail systems.

PTRPC is also engaged in park, recreational, and open space planning, as well as the development of ordinances, including subdivision regulations, zoning ordinances, and mobile home park regulations. Additionally, we coordinate programs for county and municipal members in collaboration with state and federal agencies, address health and healthcare facility needs, and support planning for compatible land use.

Furthermore, Pioneer Trails prepares grant applications for the implementation of capital improvements and the initiation of various programs. Our team has extensive experience and a proven track record in assisting county and municipal governments with administration and assisting with a wide range of needs.

Many of the Pioneer Trails’ members have been able to improve their community through the use of PTRPC services.

BASIC MEMBER BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • Discounted cost rates for grant application writing services (annual membership fee qualifies for the rate)
  • Usage of specialized equipment
  • Discounted cost rates for planning services (annual membership fee qualifies for the rate)
  • Comprehensive Economic Development Report to benchmark annual community progress
  • Monthly Service Bulletin to inform communities of grants and other opportunities - subscribe by emailing Chris@trailsrpc.org
  • Meeting opportunities for community networks
  • Specialized committee meetings and the PTRPC Annual Meeting
  • Community recognition

Associate members are a diverse group representing county governments, municipalities and not-for-profit entities.

There are several roles for a regional planning commission:

  1. To help meet community needs in planning infrastructure improvement projects
  2. To support community projects through funding searches and application writing
  3. To provide regional planning and coordination for the implementation of state and federal programs; and
  4. To provide local planning and support services to assure member communities of compliance with state and federal regulations.

Many of the Pioneer Trails’ members have been able to improve their communities through the use of our services.

Basic member benefits include:
  • Use of specialized technical equipment
  • Planning and grant application services at subsidized rates (membership discount applied to rate)
  • Environmental reviews, studies and planning at subsidized rates (membership discount applied to rate)
  • Input into the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for the region
  • Monthly Service Bulletin Newsletter
  • Input into Transportation Planning for the region
  • Meeting opportunities—committees, board meetings and PTRPC Annual Meeting

Associate members are a diverse group representing county governments, municipalities and not-for-profit entities.