The Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization announced a workshop for citizens of Ames’ input on improvements for future transportation systems. 

The event, Transportation Concepts Evaluation Workshop, will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday at the City Auditorium, 515 Clark Ave.

The workshop will begin with a presentation by representatives from the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization and the MPO’s transportation planning consultant, HDR.

The workshop will present potential concepts for roadway, bicycle, pedestrian and transit system improvements. There will also be a preliminary evaluation of the potential concepts and improvements.

This will be the third in a series of public meetings held during the development of the Long Range Transportation Plan update.

The Long Range Transportation Plan is being updated to reflect future transportation needs for the next 25 years.