Berkshire MPO Public Review and Comment

The Berkshire MPO is seeking public comment on the following: 2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendments- An amendment (3rd amendment) has been proposed for the Highway and Transit Sections of the TIP for the following projects:

HIGHWAY

  • Project S13165 Adams/N Adams Ashuwillticook Trail Extension (design only), add $635,554 in HPP funding.

TRANSIT

  • Project BRTAA011921 BRTA HVAC Replacement; add $100,000 of RTACAP funding and $400,000 in 5339 funding,
  • Project BRTAA01192 Repair Work for ITC HVAC; add $102,429 in 5339 funding and $25,607 in RTACAP funding,
  • Project BRTAA011704 40’ Bus, Remove $126,483 in RTACAP funds and $505,924 in 5339D funds,
  • Project RTD0011289 < 30’ Bus Replacement (3), Remove $360,000 in 5307 funds and $90,000 in RTACAP funds.

Click here for the TIP 3rd amendments.

Comments are due by 5:00 PM on January 21, 2025 and should be addressed to the Berkshire Metropolitan Planning Organization/BRPC, 1 Fenn Street, Suite 201, Pittsfield MA 01201 or via email to info@berkshireplanning.org   The Berkshire MPO is tentatively scheduled to approve this amendment on January 28, 2025. This notice complies with the Berkshire Region MPO’s Public Participation Plan and satisfies the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority’s public participation process for the development of its Program of Projects.