Every four years, the Berkshire Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) updates the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), sometimes referred to as a Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). This plan looks at up to 20 years into the future to determine the region’s long-range transportation needs and what projects should be recommended and budgeted.

Microtransit is a technology-enabled, on-demand, shared-ride public transportation system that offers flexible routes and on-demand scheduling within designated zones. It lives in the space between traditional fixed-route transit and ride-hailing technology like Uber or Lyft. It has more coverage than fixed-route service and is more responsive than traditional dial-a-ride service.

The Berkshire County Electric Vehicle Charging Station Plan seeks to educate on the current state of electric vehicles (EVs), charging station technology, and to equip municipal stakeholders with information to make strategic decisions concerning EV charging station investments. The shift to electrify transportation represents a critical opportunity to decarbonize the transportation system. As part of this work, the plan calls for establishing a charging station working group.

As part of its commitment to ensuring an efficient regional transportation system for freight and goods movement, BRPC is currently undertaking a multi-faceted process to...

The Berkshire Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO) is responsible for conducting the federally required metropolitan transportation-planning process that is often referred to as the 3C process: continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive. The MPO uses this process to develop a vision for the region and then decides how to allocate federal and some state transportation funds to programs and projects—roadway, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian—which support the vision shared by all 32 cities and towns in Berkshire County.

Pursuant to our regional planning goals, BRPC has applied for and been awarded a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan grant of $198,593 from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The SS4A program is funded under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), otherwise known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). This grant is an 80/20 split, with 80% of the financing provided by the FHWA, with 20% contributed via local match. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has agreed to provide the 20% matching financing of $49,648. The total grant award is therefore $248,241.

The Berkshire Bike Path is a proposed shared use (biking and walking) path through the Berkshires from the Vermont border south to Connecticut.  To view...

Develop a Tier 2 Project Prioritization Plan for the Town of Lee in accordance with the MassDOT Complete Streets program.

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) provides staff support to the Berkshire Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Documents developed and endorsed by the MPO include the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), the Unified Planning Work Program, and the Regional Transportation Plan, as well as various special studies. Transportation Planning staff also actively participate in statewide and regional transportation studies and initiatives.

This project will assess the current conditions of all town-owned roads and stream crossings within Savoy. Based on the findings of the road surface and stream crossing assessments, a map and report will be prepared with recommendations for the town to consider for future investments.

Berkshire County Bridge Condition Report

Berkshires without barriers is a comprehensive list of Transportation Providers in Berkshire County. This transportation guide is intended to help everyone get around in Berkshire...

As part of the Berkshire Blueprint 2.0, 1Berkshire created a Transportation Strategy Group to explore the concept of creating a comprehensive and cohesively networked public/private...

The Coordinated Public Transit – Human Services Transportation Plan focuses on the transportation needs of persons with disabilities, older adults, and persons with low income...

The Housatonic Railroad Company is working to re-introduce passenger rail service between the Berkshires and New York City.   The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission conducted a...

Each year BRPC undertakes a program of traffic counts for Berkshire County Towns and Cities.  This data collection effort is funded by our Federal Transportation...