The South Central Planning and Development Commission in Houma, Louisiana has been awarded a 2025 Excellence in Regional Transportation Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for their Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Plan.
NADO is a Washington, DC-based association that promotes programs and policies to strengthen local governments, communities, and economies through regional cooperation, program delivery, and comprehensive strategies. The Excellence in Regional Transportation Awards showcase organizations for noteworthy projects and practices in rural and small metropolitan transportation planning, program delivery, and special initiatives. Award winners will receive national recognition during the 2025 National Regional Transportation Conference in Des Moines, IA this July 15-17.
Developed in coordination with local governments, transportation partners, and community stakeholders, the Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Plan provides a data-driven framework to improve non-motorized safety and connectivity across the seven parish SCPDC region. The plan identifies high-risk corridors, proposes infrastructure improvements, and offers policy recommendations tailored to the needs of vulnerable users such as children, seniors, and transit-dependent populations. With a focus on equity, accessibility, and local implementation, the plan reflects the region’s commitment to safer, more inclusive active transportation options.
“The Excellence in Regional Transportation Awards program showcases effective and creative transportation initiatives that improve accessibility, mobility, safety, and quality of life in regions around the United States,” shared current NADO President and Executive Director of Region XII Council of Governments Rick Hunsaker. “Programs and projects like Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Plan foster community and economic connections and promote effective transportation networks.”
For more information about the award-winning project, contact the South Central Planning and Development Commission at (985) 851-2900.
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Founded in 1967, the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) provides advocacy, education, networking, and research for a national network of over 500 regional development organizations. NADO members provide professional, programmatic, and technical assistance to over 2,300 counties and 15,000 municipalities.