Information for Meeting of CMMPO
Monday August 05, 2019 5:00 PM EDT

PROPOSED AMENDMENT #4 TO THE 2019-2023 TIP HIGHWAY PROJECT LISTING.  

RSVP IF ATTENDING TO KKRASNECKY@CMRPC.ORG

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 #4 to 2019 – 2023 Highway TIP
What is the TIP? The CMMPO 2019-2023 TIP lists the highway and transit projects in the CMMPO region that are programmed to receive federal funds during these fiscal years. Proposed Amendment #4 to the 2019-2023 TIP calls for changes to the FY 2019 highway project listing. These changes are:
FY 2019
 Increase cost of Project #604948 – Uxbridge – Reconstruction of Route 122 (North Main St) by $681,360
 Increase cost of Project #603251 – Worcester – Signal & Intersection Improvements @ Holden St, Drummond Ave and Shore Dr by $384,959
 Decrease cost of Project #606125 – Upton – Reconstruction of High St and Hopkinton Rd (Phase I) by $863,345
Summary materials pertaining to the above listed documents and proposed amendments are available at www.cmrpc.org or by request at the CMRPC office.
There will be opportunities for the public to comment on the TIP amendment at the time and location listed below:
Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 5:00 PM CMRPC Office
1 Mercantile Street, Suite 520
Worcester, MA 01608
All written comments received before Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 4:30PM will be fully considered.
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. For
accommodations or language assistance, or to request information or file a complaint, contact the CMMPO Title VI Coordinator by phone at (508) 456-3313, 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.
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 #4 to the CMMPO Endorsed 2019 to 2023 Transportation Improvement Program
Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM
Place: 1 Mercantile Street, Suite 520, Worcester
AGENDA
1. Call to Order & Around the Room Introductions
2. Proposed Amendment #4 to the CMMPO Endorsed 2019 to 2023 TIP
 Amendment #4 Overview
 Acceptance of Public Comment & Input
3. Adjournment
Please Note: All comments on Proposed Amendment #4 to the CMMPO Endorsed 2019-2023 TIP should be forwarded to the CMRPC transportation staff prior to the CMMPO-established 4:30 PM on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 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) 456-3313, by fax at (508) 792-6818, or by email at TitleVICoordinator@cmrpc.org.