Notice of Virtual Public Meeting

A notice is hereby given regarding the availability of the following documents/materials for public review and comments by decision makers, stakeholders, and the public:

Proposed 2026 – 2030 TIP Amendment #5

What is the TIP? The CMMPO TIP lists the highway and transit projects in the CMMPO region that are programmed to receive federal funds during these fiscal years. The Proposed Amendment #5 to the 2026-2030 TIP has been released for a 21-day public review and comment period. Proposed Amendment #5 changes to the highway project listing are:

• 610825 – Shrewsbury/Northborough – Rehabilitation & Box Widening on Route 20, from Route 9 to South Street: In FFY 2026, $8,500,000 will be added to target funding and $359,840 in Earmark funding will be added under Section 1B (Earmark or Discretionary Grant Funded Projects). In FFY 2029, funding will be reduced from $9,729,166 to $6,158,947, which is a decrease of $3,570,219. In FFY 2030, the $2,929,694 in funding will be removed. The updated Total Project Cost is $49,235,394.
• 610769 – Sutton – Superstructure Replacement, S-33-002, Manchaug Road over Mumford River: This project will be removed from FFY 2026 and reprogrammed in FFY 2028 on the new 2027-2031 TIP.

The meeting agenda and summary materials pertaining to the above listed documents are available on the CMRPC website calendar at https://cmrpc.org/event/cmmpo-2026-2030-tip amendment-5-virtual-public-meeting/.

There will be opportunities for the public to comment on the Proposed TIP Amendment #5 during the virtual ZOOM meeting Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The Zoom meeting connection details are included on the meeting agenda.

All written comments can be sent to Kevin Krasnecky at kkrasnecky@cmrpc.org and all comments received before Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 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) 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 have been discriminated against can 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.

Virtual Public Meeting to Discuss the Proposed Amendment #5 to the 2026-2030 TIP Highway Project Listing
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM

Place: This meeting will be held virtually through ZOOM. Connection details are included on this agenda and meeting materials are available on the CMRPC website calendar at https://cmrpc.org/event/cmmpo 2026-2030-tip-amendment-5-virtual-public-meeting/.

AGENDA

Call to Order & Introductions
Proposed 2026-2030 TIP Amendment #5
TIP Amendment #5 Overview
Acceptance of Public Comment & Input Adjournment

Please Note: All comments on the Proposed Amendment #5 to the 2026-2030 TIP should be forwarded to Kevin Krasnecky at kkrasnecky@cmrpc.org prior to the CMMPO-established 4:30 PM deadline on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

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 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 have been discriminated can 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.

Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM

Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88924915699?pwd=ldX7RLnVULYYuTmiRebDWAWXQkrHoQ.1

Meeting ID: 889 2491 5699

Passcode: 018031

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