Merrimack Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization
If you need this information in another language, please contact the MVMPO Title VI/Anti-Discrimination Coordinator at 978-374-0519.
Si necesita esta información en otro idioma, comuníquese con el Coordinador contra la discriminación/Título VI de MVMPO al 978-374-0519.
如果需要使用其它语言了解信息,请联系Merrimack Valley大都会规划组织(MVMPO)《民权法案》第六章协调员,电话978-374-0519.
Si w bezwen enfòmasyon nan lòt lang, tanpri kontakte Kowòdinatè Tit VI/Kont Diskriminasyon an nan 978-374-0519.
Nếu quý vị cần thông tin bằng một ngôn ngữ khác, vui lòng liên hệ Điều Phối Viên Tiêu Đề VI/Chống Phân Biệt Đối Xử của MVMPO theo số 978-374-0519.
What’s New?
MVMPO met virtually on April 24 at noon via Zoom. During this meeting, the Board received two presentations from MassDOT (1. Relation between the Capital Improvement Program and the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, and; 2. Beyond Mobility Plan). The Board also released the draft FFY2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program and FFY2025 draft Unified Planning Work Program for the 21-day comment period. Both draft documents may be accessed here:
- Draft FFY2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) – Board Release
- Draft FFY2025 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) – Board Release
The Board will meet again in-person on May 22, 2024 at noon to review any comments received on the drafts and endorse the documents.
MVMPO Overview
The Merrimack Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (or MVMPO) guides regional transportation planning and determines how federal aid will be used to support regional transportation. Board members are appointed by their respective communities to support transportation planning from a regional perspective. Members of the public and transportation advocates are encouraged to follow and engage in the MVMPO’s process:
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- Share your perspective with your respective community/subregion’s appointed MVMPO board member.
- Attend and provide comments at monthly MVMPO board meetings.
- Attend public hearings on proposed document amendments and provide comments.
- Reach out to directly to MVMPO staff at [email protected].
MVMPO’s Role
MVMPO programs apportioned and discretionary federal aid (i.e. obligates the use of federal funds to support local needs). Apportioned aid is made available to states by the federal government in amounts determined by formulas included in federal surface transportation legislation, the most recent being the Investment in Infrastructure and Jobs Act/Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation (BIL). Apportioned aid comprises most of the federal aid that MPOs are responsible for programming. MPOs are also responsible for programming discretionary aid—aid that is not guaranteed and often awarded to regions and municipalities through competitive grant processes—and earmarks.
To remain eligible to program available federal aid, the MVMPO must produce and endorse four certification documents: the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), and a Public Participation Plan. Each document fulfills a particular purpose and can be viewed below.
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
The TIP programs federal aid to support transportation and transit projects over the course of a five-year horizon. Amendments are frequent in a give federal fiscal year. The links below summarize actions taken by the board and document public hearings held/notices released. Amendment financial statements can be found directly in monthly MVMPO docket materials (please see the “Other Important MVMPO Documents” tab).
- FFY2025-2029 TIP (DRAFT)
- FFY 2024-2028 TIP (current, effective October 1, 2023): FFY 2024-2028 TIP
- FFY 2024-2028 Amendment #1: FFY 2024-2028 TIP Amendment #1 | Español | 简体中文
- FFY 2024-2028 Amendment #2: FFY2024-2028 TIP Amendment #2 | Español |简体中文 | Kreyòl Ayisyen | Tiếng Việt
- FFY 2024-2028 Amendment #3 and #4: FFY2024-2028 TIP Amendment #3 and #4 | Español |简体中文 | Kreyòl Ayisyen | Tiếng Việt
- FFY 2024-2028 Amendment #5: FFY 2024-2028 TIP Amendment #5 | Español | 简体中文 | Kreyòl Ayisyen | Tiếng Việt
- FFY 2023-2027 TIP: FFY 2023-2027 TIP
- FFY 2023-2027 Amendments #1 and #2: FFY 23-27 TIP Amendments 1 and 2
- FFY 2023-2027 Amendment #3: FFY 23-27 TIP Amendment 3
- FFY 2023-2027 Amendments #4 and #5: FFY 23-27 TIP Amendments 4 and 5
- FFY 2023-2027 Amendment #6:FFY 23-27 TIP Amendment 6
- FFY 2023: Final List of Obligated Projects
- FFY 2023 Projects – Highway
- Transit
- List of Obligated Projects (Merrimack Valley & Statewide)
- FFY 2023: FFY2023 Obligated Projects
- FFY 2022: FFY2022 Obligated Projects
- FFY 2021: FFY2021 Obligated Projects
- FFY 2020: FFY2020 Obligated Projects
- FFY 2019: FFY2019 Obligated Projects
Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
This document describes the activities that MVMPO staff will undertake in the course of a given fiscal year.
- Draft FFY 2025 UPWP: Draft FFY2025 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) – Board Release
- Approved FFY 2024 UPWP, (current effective October 1, 2023: FFY 2024 UPWP
- FFY 2024 UPWP Amendment #1: FFY2024-2028 TIP Amendment #3 and #4 | Docket w/ Summary | *note: during the 21-day comment period, staff proposed an additional $30,000 be added to UPWP amendment priority #1, which was approved by the Board 2/28/2024.
- FFY 2023 UPWP: FFY 2023 UPWP
- FFY 2023 UPWP Amendment #1: FFY 2023 UPWP Amendment 1
- FFY 2023 UPWP Amendment #2: FFY 2023 UPWP Amendment 2
- FFY 2023 UPWP Amendment #3: FFY 2023 UPWP Amendment 3
Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP)
- MV Vision 2050 – Metropolitan Transportation Plan (Endorsed 9/27/23): MTP (2024)
- 2022 Congestion Management Strategies: CMP Strategies (2022)
- 2020 Regional Transportation Plan: RTP (2020)
- 2020 Regional Transportation Plan Appendices: RTP Appendices (2020)
Public Participation Plan (PPP)
- Public Participation Plan: PPP (2017)
Other Important MVMPO Documents
- Nondiscrimination Statement: https://mvpc.org/title-vi/
- Title VI Plan: Title VI Plan, Approved February 2023, Revised 2023; Title VI Plan Appendices A-C; Title VI Plan Appendix D; Appendix E – Meeting Minutes Demonstrating Approval
- Coordinated Public Transporttation Human Services Transit Plan: Coordinated Public Transportation Human Services Transit Plan (2023)
- MVMPO Memorandum of Understanding: MVMPO Memorandum of Understanding (2022)
- Meeting Materials:
- August 2023: August 2023 Docket with TIP Revisions Report | August 2023 MVMPO Minutes
- July 2023: July 2023 Docket with TIP Revisions Report | July 2023 MVMPO Minutes
- September 2023: September 2023 Docket with TIP Revisions Report | September 2023 MVMPO Minutes
- October 2023: October 2023 Docket with TIP Revisions Report | October 2023 MVMPO Minutes
- November 2023: November MVMPO Docket with TIP Revisions Report | November 2023 MVMPO Minutes
- January 2024: January Docket with TIP Revisions Report | January 2024 MVMPO Minutes
- February 2024: February 2024 Docket with TIP Revisions Report | February 2024 MVMPO Minutes
- March 2024: February 2024 Docket with TIP Revisions Report | March 2024 MVMPO Minutes
- April 2024: April 2024 Docket | Minutes Pending
- Looking for older MVMPO minutes or other documents? Please contact [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Federal Certification Documents be changed after they are endorsed?
Yes! Transportation planning is an evolving, continuous process. The MVMPO routinely reviews and makes decisions on adjustments and amendments to annual Unified Planning Work Programs and Transportation Improvement Programs. While less frequent, the MVMPO may also adjust or amend to the region’s Public Participation Plan and Metropolitan Transportation Plan. Changes are always reviewed at MVMPO meetings, and public comment is welcome. Depending on the scale of a proposed change, public hearings and a comment period may also be required.
Who are my MVMPO representatives and how do I contact them?
MVMPO Board members are selected consistent with the MVMPO Memorandum of Understanding. A list of the current MVMPO Board, alternates, and contact information can be found here: [in development]
How can I access older MVMPO documents?
Looking for a previous TIP, UPWP, long-range plan, or regional study? We can help. Please contact [email protected].