Montachusett Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

MONTACHUSETT METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) MEETING WEDNESDAY, April 21, 2021 FITCHBURG CITY CLERK 1:00 PM Apr 14 2021 8:58 am This Meeting Will Be Conducted Remotely Via GoToMeeting.com Connection information is below. AGENDA I. Introduction 1:00 p.m. II. Public Comments 1:05 p.m. III. Approval of March 17, 2021 Minutes 1:10 p.m. IV. Montachusett FFY 2021-2025 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 1:15 p.m. - FFY 2021 Potential Transit Amendment #3 - MPO Action to Release Amendment #3 for 21 Day Public Review & Comment Period - FFY 2021 Draft Amendment #2 - Fitchburg-Leominster Rail Trail Project #609411 - MPO Action to Endorse FFY 2021-2025 TIP Amendment #2 V. Montachusett FFY 2022-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 1:35 p.m. - Review and Discussion of Draft FFY 2022-2026 TIP Document - MPO Action to Release Draft TIP for 21 Day Public Review & Comment Period VI. Endorsement of MPO Self Certification and GWSA Certification 1:55 p.m. - Review & Discussion of MPO Self Certification & GWSA Certification Documents - MPO Action to Endorse Montachusett MPO Self Certification & GWSA Certification VII. Montachusett FFY 2022 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) 2:10 p.m. - Review and Discussion of Draft FFY 2022 UPWP - MPO Action to Release Draft UPWP for 21 Day Public Review & Comment Period VIII. Updates 2:30 p.m. - MassDOT Highway Division - Transit - Montachusett Joint Transportation Committee (MJTC) - Montachusett Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) IX. Administrative Matters 2:45 p.m. - Next MPO Meeting X. Adjournment 2:50 p.m. Cc: City & Town Clerks: Please post this notice pursuant to MA General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 18-25. This location 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 bharris@mrpc.org. Requests should be made as soon as possible prior to the meeting, and for more difficult to arrange services including 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 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. 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: 4/14/2021 12:00 PM  Montachusett MPO Meeting Wed, Apr 21, 2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT) Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/303156357 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 303-156-357 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when the meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/303156357 Posted: 4/14/2021 12:00 PM