Montachusett Joint Transportation Committee (MJTC)

MONTACHUSETT JOINT TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (MJTC) Wednesday, August 11, 2021 FITCHBURG CITY CLERK 2:30 PM Aug 05 2021 9:49 am This Meeting Will Be Conducted Remotely Via GoToMeeting.com. Connection information is below. AGENDA I. Introduction 2:30 p.m. II. Public Comments 2:35 p.m. III. Approval of June9, 2021 Minutes 2:40 p.m. IV. Election of Officers 2:45 p.m. − Nominees Chair – Nicolas Bosonetto, Fitchburg Vice Chair – Dick Kilhart, Athol Secretary – Guy Corbosiero, Winchendon V. Regional Demographic and RAISE Grant Application Updates 2:55 p.m. VI. Northern Tier Rail Study 3:10 p.m. − Discussion Related to Initial Study Meeting VII. Future MJTC Meeting Format Discussion 3:25 p.m. − New MRPC Public Meeting Procedures & MJTC Application VIII. Contract Status Reports 3:40 p.m. a. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) b. Regional Transit Authority (RTA) c. Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) 3C IX. Administrative Matters 3:55 p.m. − Next MJTC Meeting X. Adjournment 4:00 p.m. Cc: City & Town Clerks: Please post this notice pursuant to MA General Laws, Chapter 30A, Sections 18-25. The Montachusett Metropolitan Planning Organization (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 him/herself or any specific class of persons, to be subject to discrimination prohibited by Title VI may by him/herself 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 at 978-345-7376 ext. 310 for more information. This location is accessible to people with disabilities. 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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. Please note the MRPC offices are accessible via the Montachusett Regional Transit Authority (MART) fixed route service. For more information, please visit www.mrta.us Posted: 8/4/2021 12:00 PM  PLEASE NOTE: NEW PROCEDURE TO ACCESS ONLINE MEETINGS REGISTERING FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE MRPC Please be advised that all, potential meeting attendees and staff must register in advance of MRPC public meetings in order to receive an online meeting link. Virtual attendee registration information follows: 1. 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