Information for Meeting of Central Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization
Wednesday November 30, 2016 5:00 PM EST

A notice is hereby given of the availability of the following documents/materials for public review and comment by decision makers, stakeholders, and the general public:
Proposed Amendment #1 to 2017 - 2021 TIP
What is the TIP? The CMMPO 2017-2021 TIP lists the highway and transit projects in the CMMPO region that are programmed to receive federal funds during these fiscal years. Proposed Amendment #1to the 2017-2021 TIP calls for changes to the FY 2017 highway project listing. These changes are:
 Add Project #605674 – Sturbridge – Grand Trunk Trail.
 Reduce cost of Project #607562 – Webster – Oxford – Interstate Maintenance on I-395 from $7,291,500 to $2,331,000.
 Increase cost of Project #606075 – Oxford – Cleaning and Painting on multiple bridges on I-395 from $1,519,966 to $2,837,253. Also, a new NFA funding source will be included and the project description will change by adding the Cudworth Road Bridge over I-395.
Summary materials pertaining to the above listed document and proposed amendment are available at www.cmrpc.org or by request at the CMRPC Offices.
There will be opportunities for the public to comment on the TIP projects and amendment at the time and location listed below:
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 5:00PM CMRPC Office, Grant Conference Room
Union Station, 2nd Floor
2 Washington Square, Worcester, MA
All written comments received before Friday, December 9, 2016 at 4:30PM will be fully considered.
CMMPO meetings are conducted in accessible locations and materials can be provided in accessible formats upon request at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting. Interpreter requests must be made at least fourteen (14) business days before the meeting. If you would like special accommodations, such as an interpreter, please contact the CMMPO at: (508) 459-3314, or kkransnecky@cmrpc.org.
The Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA), the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 (c) grant applicant, a member of the CMMPO, states that the public involvement process adopted for the development of the TIP satisfies the public hearing
requirements that pertain to the development of the Program of Projects for regular Section 5307, Urbanized Area Formula Program, grant applications including the provision for public notice and the time established for public review and comment.
The CMMPO fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. The CMMPO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, English proficiency, income, religious creed, ancestry, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, military service, or gender identity or expression. Any person who believes himself/herself or any specific class of persons has been subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI or related statutes or regulations may, himself/herself or via a representative, file a complaint with the CMMPO. A complaint must be filed no later than 180 calendar days after the date on which the person believes the discrimination occurred.
Title VI prohibits discrimination in federally assisted programs and requires that no person in the United States of America shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin (including Limited English Proficiency) be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal assistance.
Related federal non-discrimination laws administered by the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Transit Administration prohibit discrimination on the basis of age, sex and disability. These protected categories are contemplated within CMMPO’s Title VI Program, consistent with federal interpretation and administration. Additionally, CMMPO provides meaningful access to its programs, services and activities to individuals with limited English proficiency, in compliance with US Department of Transportation policy and guidance on federal Executive Order 13166. CMMPO also complies with the Massachusetts Public Accommodation Law, M.G.L. Chapter 272, Sections 92a, 98, and 98a prohibiting making any distinction, discrimination, or restriction in admission to or treatment in place of public accommodation based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or ancestry. Likewise, CMMPO complies with the Governor’s Executive Order 526, Section 4 requiring that all of its programs, activities, and services provided, performed, licensed, chartered, funded, regulated, or contracted shall be conducted without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, or background.
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Public Meeting to Discuss Proposed Amendment #1 to the CMMPO Endorsed 2017 to 2021 Transportation Improvement Program
Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Time: 5:00 PM
Place: CMRPC Grant Conference Room, Union Station, 2 Washington Square, 2nd Floor, Worcester
AGENDA
1. Call to Order & Around the Room Introductions
2. Proposed Amendment #1 to the CMMPO Endorsed 2017 to 2021 TIP
 Amendment #1 Overview
 Acceptance of Public Comment & Input
3. Adjournment
Please Note: All comment on Proposed Amendment #1 to the CMMPO Endorsed 2017-2021 TIP should be forwarded to the CMRPC transportation staff prior to the CMMPO-established 4:30 PM on Friday, December 9, 2016 deadline.
CMMPO meetings are conducted in accessible locations and materials can be provided in accessible formats upon request at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting. Interpreter requests must be made at least fourteen (14) business days before the meeting. If you need special accommodations, please contact the CMMPO at: (508) 459-3314, or kkrasnecky@cmrpc.org.
The CMMPO fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. The CMMPO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, English proficiency, income, religious creed, ancestry, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, military service, or gender identity or expression. Any person who believes himself/herself or any specific class of persons have been subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI or related statutes or regulations may, himself/herself or via a representative, file a complaint with the CMMPO. A complaint must be filed no later than 180 calendar days after the date on which the person believes the discrimination occurred.