Congressman Richard Neal announced a major federal grant award on Friday from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program. The award will fund complete planning, design, and permitting for the “Adventure to Ashuwillticook Trail,” or “A2A Trail Project”, a 9.3-mile stretch of shared-use pathway connecting the existing Ashuwillticook Rail Trail to the Williamstown Mohican Path by way of downtown North Adams and the rotary of the MASS MoCA campus. This comprehensive preparation phase will move a unique regional opportunity for connectivity to 100% design and “shovel-ready” status.
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
District Local Technical Assistance 2025
Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) is soliciting eligible projects from its member communities to receive technical assistance under the 2025 District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA) program.
Berkshire MPO Public Review and Comment
The Berkshire MPO is seeking public comment on the following: 2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment- An amendment (2nd amendment) has been proposed for the Highway and Transit Sections as outlined below:
OSD Statewide Contracts & Resources Webinar
The Operational Services Division of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will be hosting:
Introduction to Statewide Contracts and Available Resources Training
The goal is to expand your understanding of Statewide Contracts and to train you on the state’s online resources.
Call for Submissions: CEDS Priority Projects
The CEDS Committee is now accepting submissions of Priority Projects for potential inclusion in the 2025 Annual Performance Progress Report. Submissions are due no later than March 31, 2025. Use this form to propose a new project for inclusion:
ADDENDUM to Extend Due Date: BRPC RFP – Microtransit Feasibility Study: On-Demand/ Microtransit Solutions for Berkshire County
BRPC is Amending the “Microtransit Feasibility Study RFP” to extend the due date to Thursday, November 14, 2024, by 4:00 PM. Click here for the amended RFP.
PRO Housing
Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) seeks public input on its grant application (click HERE to access) to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). BRPC is applying to HUD’s PRO Housing grant program to provide funds for policy and planning work to remove barriers to the creation of housing in the Berkshires,
MPO Subregional Election Caucuses
The Berkshire Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will be conducting caucuses to elect delegates and alternates to represent three subregions. Information on these caucuses is below:
BRPC Annual Meeting to include guest speaker EOHLC Secretary Augustus, presentation of Kusik Award to Rep. Smitty Pignatelli
Berkshire Regional Planning Commission will hold its Annual Meeting and Reception on Wednesday, September 25th from 5-7pm at Balderdash Cellars in Richmond.