4PM Public Hearing #2 for TIP Amendments #3 and 4; and UPWP Amendment #1

The Merrimack Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (MVMPO) will hold two public hearings to discuss FFY2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment #3 and #4, and; FFY24 Unified Planning Work Program Amendment #1 and receive comments. Comments may also be submitted directly by email to [email protected].

Hearing Location: Virtual
Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Time: 1:00pm (public hearing #1) and 4:00pm (public hearing #2)
Meeting Format: No formal presentations will be given; however, staff will be available to discuss the action(s) and receive comments. Comments will be provided to the MVMPO Board to inform their consideration of the action(s).

Links can be found in the attached document: FFY2024-2028 TIP Amendment #3 and #4, and; FFY2024 UPWP Amendment #1 | Español |简体中文 | Kreyòl Ayisyen | Tiếng Việt.

Proposed Action(s):

FFY2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment #3: Add Community Transit Grants

• +$125,000 for Merrimack Valley Transit to support a Travel Ambassador Program
• +$38,000 for Northern Essex Elder Transport (NEET) to support Driving for Health and Wellness
• +$5,000 for Groveland to support demand response services for persons 60 and older

FFY2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment #4: Flex Federal Highway Administration Funds to the Federal Transit Administration side of the Transportation Improvement Program to increase and upgrade rolling stock

• +$1,858,400 to purchase four low-floor 29’ buses
• +$1,786,400 to upgrade six 35’ bus purchases from diesel to diesel hybrid

FFY2024 Unified Planning Work Program Amendment #1: Add Previous Years’ Carryover to the Unified Planning Work Program:

• +$64,747 to install fifteen trail counters purchased in FFY23
• +$12,859 to purchase an additional ArcGIS Pro License
• +$35,000 to support the FFY24 Fare Free Evaluation
• +$18,825 to support graphic and design for the region’s Active Transportation Plan