Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) to conduct an assessment of pavement conditions, prepare a condition map and report.

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) serves as the fiduciary agent for the Berkshire Bike Path Council (BBPC) and administers BBPC funds in accordance with decisions made by the Council to promote the development of bicycle facilities in Berkshire County.

Continuation of efforts to implement a Pilot for Seasonal Rail Service between New York City and Pittsfield. State Senator Adam Hinds secured $100,000 in the FY19 state budget to continue moving forward the Berkshire Flyer planning process. The Outside Section authorizes the establishment of a Berkshire Flyer 2.0 Transportation Subcommittee to be co-chaired by the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) and 1Berkshire. The subcommittee will expand the members of the initial Berkshire Flyer working group to include at least 3 designees from the hospitality industry; an elected municipal official from southern and northern Berkshire County; and existing rail service stakeholders, as deemed necessary by the co-chairs.

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) aids the region’s transit provider, the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA). The support activities which are provided to the BRTA include updates to the Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan, preparing the Transit portion of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and performing other transit related studies as requested. BRPC is an active member of the Berkshire Regional Coordinating Council that strives to promote alternative, cost effective ridesharing opportunities throughout the county.

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) has supported the discussion of how Complete Streets might fit into Berkshire communities. As part of this effort, BRPC staff has been assisting communities in the development of Complete Streets Policies, and Project Prioritization Plans. This effort includes working with a core committee to look at the existing conditions, opportunities, and challenges in implementing Complete Streets elements. Each project includes a final report summarizing the Town's existing conditions, needs, objectives, and priorities. Staff is working with Cheshire, Clarksburg, Dalton, Egremont, Gt. Barrington, Hinsdale, Lanesborough, Lenox, North Adams, Sandisfield, Stockbridge and Williamstown.

The Town of Egremont has requested assistance from Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) to perform a 2022 pavement condition assessment in conjunction with updating a 2016 Road Condition Report for the town. This work and the updated report can be used by the town in prioritizing road improvement projects and resurfacing projects.

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) to provide services for a pavement condition assessment for the town.

The grant will be used to complete a Circulation and Distribution Plan for the North Adams Downtown area. The plan will focus on linking neighborhoods and points of attraction, such as Mass. MoCA and MCLA. Long term transportation needs for the downtown area will also be addressed, including identifying ways to enhance traffic safety and increase facilities for biking and walking. The plan will also examine the future Berkshire Bike Path, which is expected to someday pass through the North Adams downtown. Project work will include significant outreach to downtown businesses and the public to help guide plan development.

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) to provide services for the Eagle Street Pedestrian Mall Woonerf Feasibility Study will engage business owners and other interested persons about limiting vehicular traffic on Eagle Street to allow for greater pedestrian use. Conceptual designs will be prepared and presented to business and property owners along this section of Eagle Street. At the end of this study effort, the City will be able to determine whether to proceed with engineering design for the concepts developed during the feasibility study.

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) project is the preparation of a Complete Streets Prioritization Plan for Otis, MA

BRPC Transportation Planning staff actively monitor the safety of our Region’s roads. We work with our local, state, and Federal partners to make Berkshire roads safer for motorists, trucks, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Each year, BRPC in partnership with MassDOT, conducts at least one road safety audit and perform updated analyses as part of the Highway Safety Improvement Program initiative.

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) to conduct pavement assessment for the Town of Washington.

BRPC is providing professional services to develop a town wide complete streets plan which will set the direction of implementing complete streets concepts to the town's transportation network.

BRPC will assist the Town of Williamstown to evaluate the pavement conditions of town-owned streets using the PASER scale. Findings will be collected in the field and logged with a GPS-linked database. Data will be downloaded and mapped using GIS software to create a visual guide of road conditions in the town. A report of findings and recommendations for maintenance activities will be prepared and shared with town stakeholders as a final deliverable.