Transportation Planning

Transportation Improvement Program

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Reconstruction of the Route 116/47 intersection in Sunderland used funds prioritized in the region's Transportation Improvement Program.

Project Overview

The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a prioritized, multi-year program for the implementation of transportation improvement projects in the Franklin region. Any project intended to receive federal transportation funds must, by federal regulation, be listed in an improvement program that includes broad public participation. The TIP is drafted each year, and includes detailed project evaluations that take into account need, community support, additional benefits, project readiness, and funding availability. The TIP is an expression of intent to implement the listed projects. A final commitment of funds for each of the projects has not been issued.

The FRCOG planning staff works closely with MassDOT Highway Districts 1 and 2, and the MassDOT Office of Transportation Planning (OTP), and the entire Franklin County Tranportation Planning Organization to ensure that these prioritized TIP projects are advertised and funded. Projects on the TIP were solicited from Franklin County municipal officials, MassDOT Highway Districts 1 and 2, the Franklin Regional Transit Authority, and the Franklin Regional Planning Board.

Current Activities

The Franklin County Transportation Planning Organization (FCTPO) endorsed the 2011-14 TIP on July 27, 2010. An Amendment to the 2011-14 TIP was endorsed on March 2, 2011, and a second Amendment was endorsed on September 14, 2011. Also on September 14, 2011 the FCTPO endorsed the 2012-15 TIP. Links to these documents are provided below. Please contact Maureen Mullaney at trans@frcog.org or 413-774-1194 x108 if you have any questions about the TIP.

September 14, 2011

Future Plans

The 2013-2016 TIP will be under development inthe spring of 2012. Please check back for updates on this process.

Page Last Updated: September 28, 2011

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