| Agenda: | 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:
Draft 2022 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
What is the UPWP? UPWP details the transportation planning work to be completed in
the region over the next program year, associated funding and anticipated work
products.
Summary materials pertaining to the above listed document is available at
www.cmrpc.org or by request at the CMRPC office.
There will be opportunities for the public to comment on the Draft UPWP during the
virtual ZOOM meeting listed below:
Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 5:00 PM
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All written comments received before Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 4:30PM will be fully
considered.
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must be requested at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting. For
accommodations or language assistance, or to request information or file a complaint,
contact the CMMPO Title VI Coordinator by phone at (508) 756-7717, by fax at (508)
792-6818, or by email at TitleVICoordinator@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 all Federal and Commonwealth of Massachusetts
nondiscrimination protections, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and
related statuses and regulations, in all of its programs and activities. The CMMPO does
not discriminate on the basis of: race, color, national origin, English proficiency, or age,
ancestry, background, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, income, religion,
sex, sexual orientation or expression, or military status. Any person who believes
himself/herself or through a representative, file a complaint with the CMMPO. A
complaint must be filed no later than 180 days after the date on which the person
believes the discrimination occurred.
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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
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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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Virtual Public Meeting to Discuss the Draft 2022 Unified Planning Work Program
Date: Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Time: 5:00 PM
Place: This meeting will be held virtually through ZOOM.
Connection details will be available in meeting announcement email, and on the CMRPC web
calendar http://cmrpc.org/draft-ffy-2022-upwp-public-meeting
AGENDA
1. Call to Order & Around the Room Introductions
2. Draft 2022 UPWP
• Draft 2022 UPWP Overview
• Acceptance of Public Comment & Input
3. Adjournment
Please Note: All comments on the Draft 2022 UPWP should be forwarded to the CMRPC
transportation staff prior to the CMMPO-established 4:30 PM on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 deadline.
CMMPO meetings are conducted in accessible locations and materials can be provided in
accessible formats free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American
Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, alternative
material formats such as audio, Braille, and large print), as available. Interpreter and other
translation requests must be made at least fourteen (14) business days before the meeting.
Materials in alternative formats must be requested at least three (3) business days prior to the
meeting.
The CMMPO fully complies with all Federal and Commonwealth of Massachusetts
nondiscrimination protections, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statuses
and regulations, in all of its programs and activities. The CMMPO does not discrminiate on the basis
of: race, color, national origin, English proficiency, or age, ancestry, background, disability, gender,
gender identity or expression, income, religion, sex, sexual orientation or expression, or military
status. Any person who believes himself/herself or through a representative, file a complaint with
the CMMPO. A complaint must be filed no later than 180 days after the date on which the person
believes the discrimination occurred.
For accommodations or language assistance, or to request information or file a complaint, contact
the CMMPO Title VI Coordinator by phone at (508) 756-7717, by fax at (508) 792-6818, or by email
at TitleVICoordinator@cmrpc.org. |