MONTACHUSETT METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) MEETING
Wednesday
September 18, 2024
1:00 PM
This meeting will be conducted remotely via GoToMeeting.com. Participants must register for this meeting in order to receive remote connection information. Please see below for registration and connection information.

The MPO meeting registration, handouts, and agenda can be found by clicking the following link - https://www.mrpc.org/montachusett-metropolitan-planning-organization-mmpo/events/93286

AGENDA
I. Introduction 1:00 p.m.
II. Public Comments 1:05 p.m.
III. Approval of July 17, 2024 Minutes 1:10 p.m.
IV. Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study 1: 15 p.m.
- Presentation of Study out for Public Comment
- Possible MPO Action: Official MPO Comment
V. Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Developments and Trends 1:35 p.m.
- Update on Recent Developments and Trends Leading to Increased Amendments
VI. MPO Activities on the Horizon 1:50 p.m.
- Public Participation Plan (PPP)
- MPO Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
VII. Updates 2:00 p.m.
- MassDOT Highway Division
- Transit
- Montachusett Joint Transportation Committee (MJTC)
- Montachusett Regional Planning Commission (MRPC)
VIII. Administrative Matters 2:10 p.m
- Next MPO Meeting
IX. Adjournment 2:15 p.m.
Cc: City & Town Clerks: Please post this notice pursuant to MA General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 18-25.
Handouts for the meeting can be found at: MPO September 18, 2024
(Please note that meeting handouts will continue to be updated up to the time of the meeting)
The Montachusett Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) is located at 464 Abbott Ave., Leominster, MA and is accessible to people with disabilities. MRPC provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats, such as audio tapes, Braille and large print), as available. For accommodation or language assistance, please contact MRPC by phone (978-345-7376), fax (978-348-2490) or by email hford@mrpc.org. All requests should be made as soon as possible prior to the meeting. Sign-language, CART or language translation or interpretation, requests should be made at least ten business days before the meeting.
The Montachusett MPO and the MRPC fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. The Montachusett MPO operates without regard to race, color, national origin, English Proficiency, ancestry, creed, income, gender, age and/or disability. Any person who believes they or any specific class of persons, to be subject to discrimination prohibited by Title VI may by themselves or by representative file a written complaint with the MRPC or the MMPO. Complaints are to be filed no later than 180 days from the date of the alleged discrimination. Please contact Glenn Eaton, Executive Director at 978-345-7376 ext. 310 for more information.
Anyone in need of translation services for any Montachusett MPO meeting or document should contact the MRPC directly in advance in order to arrange applicable services. Please contact the MRPC at mrpc@mrpc.org or (978) 345-7376 ext. 300 with questions, concerns or assistance needs regarding accessibility and/or language services.
Cualquier persona en necesidad de servicios de traducción para cualquier reunión o MPO Montachusett documento pueden dirigirse a la MRPC directamente con antelación para organizar los servicios correspondientes.
Posted: 9/11/2024 12:00 PM
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