The Berkshire MPO is seeking public comment on the following:
2023-2027 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment- An amendment (5th amendment) has been proposed for both the Highway and Transit Section of the TIP for the following:
Project 606233, increase project funding by $1,325,380, increase by $532,124 in Statewide STBG and increase by $2,000,000 in Statewide TAP funding,
Project 610716, increase STBG funding by $1,209,087,
Project 608813, increase NHPP funding by $1,497,701.
BRTA Project BRTA011552, add project and 5310 funds $74,645 to purchase SVC Expansion van, and add $3,959 in GOBOND funds,
BRTA Project BRTA011503, add project and 5310 funds $62,883 to purchase Type A replacement vehicle, and add $15,721 in GOBOND funds,
BRTA Project BRTA011504, add project and 5310 funds $105,319 to purchase Type E replacement vehicle, and add $212,681 in GOBOND funds,
BRTA Project BRTA011553, add project and 5310 carry over funds $93,360 to purchase replacement van, and add $23,340 in GOBOND funds.
BRTA Project BRTA011505, add $116,700 in GOBOND funds for purchase of RTA replacement vehicle.
Comments are due by 5:00 PM on July 18, 2023 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 it on July 25, 2023. 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.