2011 Regional Transportation Plan - Montachusett Region, Massacusetts

	Ashburnham • Ashby • Athol • Ayer • Clinton • Fitchburg • Gardner • Groton • Harvard • Hubbardston • Lancaster • Leominster
	2012 Montachusett Regional Transportation Plan
	2012 Montachusett Regional Transportation Plan
	Lunenburg • Petersham • Phillipston • Royalston • Shirley • Sterling • Templeton • Townsend • Westminster • Winchendon

Welcome!

This website provides information on the 2012 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) for the Montachusett Region conducted by the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) on behalf of the Montachusett Metropolitan Planning Organization (MMPO). This site will be used to keep the public informed about the RTP as well as to invite input, views and reviews of the document. We ask that those interested in planning for their community and the region check back here often for information on the endorsed 2012 RTP and any future updates.

News of Interest	Description
2012 Regional Transportation Plan	Link to the MPO Endorsed RTP Chapters. Endorsed August 24, 2011
RTP Draft Presentation	MRPC presented the Draft 2012 RTP as part of the regularly scheduled MJTC Meeting on Wednesday August 17th at 7:00 PM at the MRPC Offices.
RTP Public Comment Outreach	MRPC attended the Gardner Sidewalk Sale Days August 6th & 7th and the Mall at Whitney Field in Leominster on Monday August 15th as part of Public Outreach.
Project Development Brochure	Brochure for communities and the public on the project development process.
Regional Workshop Schedule	Listing of Upcoming RTP Public Workshops

What is the RTP?

The RTP outlines the transportation priority needs and policies for the region. Before projects receive federal funding, they must be identified and incorporated into the policy goals and visions of the Regional Transportation Plan. The RTP is developed through studies, discussions with local officials, boards and commissions and public comment. Each Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts develops a RTP to provide guidance to local and state officials in deciding how to spend federal and state transportation funds. The RTP for the Montachusett Region identifies both short and long range projects for local roads, highways, bridges, rail, transit, freight and airports as well as priorities, goals, visions and strategies.

While the RTP may cover a period of up to 25 years into the future, it is updated every four years so it can be adapted to emerging needs and trends. The Montachusett Metropolitan Planning Organization endorsed the 2012 RTP on August 24, 2011.