Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission

Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission NIRPC is the Metropolitan Planning Organization and regional council of local governments for Northwest Indiana.

NIRPC’s purpose is to “provide a coordinative management process for Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties. NIRPC is a regional council of local governments serving the citizens of Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties in Northwest Indiana. The Northwest Indiana region is part of the U.S. Census Bureau's Chicago Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). NIRPC provides a forum that enables the citizens of Nor

thwest Indiana to address regional issues relating to transportation, the environment and community, and economic development. NIRPC, as a recipient of federal funds, is subject to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Title VI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, creed and national origin. The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability.

06/06/2026

Happy National Trails Day part 2: Marquette Greenway ribbon cutting! Today the National Park Service, together with the City of Gary opened up a 2.4 mile of the MG from the Douglas Environmental Center east to County Line Road. This is the first phase of three connecting the MG through the Indiana Dunes National Park. Learn more about the Marquette Greenway here: https://www.in.gov/nirpc/transportation/the-marquette-greenway-project-site/

Happy National Trails Day part 1: Marquette Greenway groundbreaking! Yesterday officials from Burns Harbor, Porter and t...
06/06/2026

Happy National Trails Day part 1: Marquette Greenway groundbreaking! Yesterday officials from Burns Harbor, Porter and the National Park broke ground on a two-mile section of the MG. Once finished laters this year, it will be part of a contiguous 9-mile segment of the MG from State Road 249 to the entrance of the Indiana Dunes State Park. Learn more about the Marquette Greenway here: https://ow.ly/YN1w50Z8twJ

NATIONAL TRAILS DAY ALERT - TOMORROW! The National Park Service will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newest...
06/05/2026

NATIONAL TRAILS DAY ALERT - TOMORROW! The National Park Service will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newest section of the Marquette Greenway. This will take place at 11AM at the Douglas Center in the Miller Beach section of Gary.

SATURDAY ALERT! The Trails Day GaryELevated Event has been POSTPONED due to inclement weather predicted. It will be resc...
06/04/2026

SATURDAY ALERT! The Trails Day GaryELevated Event has been POSTPONED due to inclement weather predicted. It will be rescheduled later this summer. The Marquette Greenway Ribbon Cutting WILL MOVE UP TO 11 AM and take place at the Douglas Center in Miller. Thank you!

Happy World Bicycle Day! Today draws attention to the benefits of using the bicycle — a simple, affordable, clean and en...
06/03/2026

Happy World Bicycle Day! Today draws attention to the benefits of using the bicycle — a simple, affordable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transportation. The bicycle contributes to cleaner air and less congestion and makes education, health care and other social services more accessible to the most vulnerable populations. Celebrate today by taking your bike out to your favorite trail - or purchasing a new one!

Join us in Gary on National Trails Day, Saturday, June 6th for TWO events! From 11AM to 2PM a celebration will take plac...
06/02/2026

Join us in Gary on National Trails Day, Saturday, June 6th for TWO events! From 11AM to 2PM a celebration will take place at the future GaryELevated trailhead with tours of the old railroad including a bike rodeo teaching kids bicycle safety and riding tips. A mural will also be painted on the two bridge piers over Massachusetts St.

Following at 3PM will be the ribbon cutting event for the newest section of the Marquette Greenway in the Indiana Dunes National Park. This will take place at the Douglas Center for Environmental Education. Please see the graphic for addresses to each event.

Please see invite to the Burns Harbor and Town of Porter's Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Marquette Greenway on June 5t...
06/01/2026

Please see invite to the Burns Harbor and Town of Porter's Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Marquette Greenway on June 5th. Once completed, this 1.86-mile section will close a major gap within the Indiana Dunes National Park. Join us in celebration of National Trails Day!

Economic and demographic shifts continually and increasingly test communities of all sizes. To remain relevant and to th...
05/28/2026

Economic and demographic shifts continually and increasingly test communities of all sizes. To remain relevant and to thrive, community leaders must tackle challenges and pursue opportunities in a comprehensive and creative way.

Experts with decades of community development experience lead participants through seven core sessions over 2.5 days with exercises and conversations facilitated throughout. This training is designed for elected officials, community leaders, engaged citizens, and anyone who is passionate about where they live and dedicated to making it even better.

The course takes place in Michigan City from August 5 to 7, and you can register here (early bird by June 30th): https://ow.ly/9l5650Z2PEn

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6100 Southport Road
Portage, IN
46368

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Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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