MVPC

Merrimack Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization Meeting
2025-03-26 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-02-26 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-01-22 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-12-25 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-11-27 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-10-23 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-09-25 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States
The MVMPO makes decisions about how Federal transportation funds will be used in the region for planning, construction, transit services and more. With input from community officials, members of the public and transportation advocates, the MVMPO implements the regional transportation planning process for the Merrimack Valley region.
The MVMPO meets every fourth Wednesday of the month, unless noted.
Draft 2-26-2020 MPO MEETING AGENDA

MVPC Monthly Commission Meeting
2025-03-20 11:00 - 12:30 | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States
Agenda March 20 2025 Commissioners Public Notice –

Lower Tower Hill Engagement: Groundwork Lawrence Farmers Market
2025-03-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Groundwork Lawrence, 50 Island Street, Entrance B, Lawrence, 01840, United States
MVPC, Groundwork Lawrence, and the City of Lawrence Mayor’s Health Task Force invite farmers market shoppers to help shape the future of Lower Tower Hill!
Join us at the Groundwork Lawrence Farmers Market for an interactive Favorite Places Workshop! Explore photos of inspiring public spaces from around the world and share what makes a space feel safe, comfortable, and welcoming. Tell us what elements you’d love to see in the neighborhood and help shape a public space plan that reflects the community’s vision.
MVPC Staff conducting Favorite Places Workshop at event in Lawrence.
Visit the Lower Tower Hill Public Space Plan webpage for more information
Residents can share their input in a few different ways:

Favorite Places Survey: https://survey.mvpc.org/LawrenceFavoritePlaces
Community Input Map: https://survey.mvpc.org/LTHcommunitymap
Attending the Tower Hill Neighborhood Association – Wednesday, March 26, 5:30 PM

FFIO Community Tour
2025-03-05 11:00 - 13:00 | MA
UMB Collins Center presents FFIO Community Tour: Haverhill – Wednesday March 5, 2025 at Northern Essex Community College – Haverhill Campus, Hartleb Technology Center, Haverhill, MA.

Register here: Registration Link

MVMPO February
2025-02-26 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual Meeting via Zoom
DATE: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
TIME: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: Virtual via Zoom. Please click the Agenda and Meeting Access for the meeting link.
AGENDA:
DATE: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
TIME: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: Virtual via Zoom
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Opportunity for Public Comment
3. ACTION ITEM – CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Adoption of Previous Meeting Minutes
b. Endorse FFY2025-2029 TIP Amendment #2:
-SS4A Award: Andover – $264,980
-SS4A Award: Lawrence – $716,250
-SS4A Award: Newburyport – $182,206
-ATIIP Award: Merrimack Valley Planning Commission – $1,176,000
c. Endorse Unified Planning Work Program Adjustment #1 (Carryover Reconciliation)
d. Endorse FFY2025-2029 TIP Adjustment #1 (Bikeshare)
4. Discussion & Potential Memorandum of Understanding Ratification
5. ACTION ITEM: Vice Chair Selection
6. ACTION ITEM: Vision Zero Dashboard and Performance Measure One (Safety)

MVPC Monthly Commission Meeting
2025-02-20 11:00 - 12:30 | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States
https://mvpc.org/wp-content/uploads/Agenda-February-20-2025-Commissioners-1.pdf

Public Participation Plan Amendment Public Hearing
2025-01-13 16:00 - 16:45 | Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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Proposed Action:
This amendment updates the region’s federally required Public Participation Plan, developing new goals and values to encourage participation in the federal aid process. The amendment addresses public noticing, language requirements and translations, and virtual public engagement. The amendment also introduces new formats of engagement that may be considered for regional projects.
Location: Virtual Meeting
Date: January 13, 2025
Time: 4:00pm
Format: Office Hours: staff will be available to discuss the amendment, receive comments, or answer questions.
Alternative ways to Participate: Written comments may be submitted to transportation@mvpc.org. Members of the public may also contact the transportation program to schedule a time to speak by phone or video chat.
To join, please see the link in the following notice: Public Participation Plan Public Hearing Notice

MVPC Monthly Commission Meeting
2024-12-19 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-11-21 11:00 - 12:30 | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States

MVMPO December
2024-12-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States
MVMPO Agenda December 2024
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Opportunity for Public Comment
3. Adoption of Previous Meeting’s Minutes
4. DISCUSSION: MVMPO MOU
5. ACTION ITEM: FFY2025-2029 TIP Amendment #1
• Newburyport Bikeshare Pilot
• Border to Boston Earmarks
• Haverhill – Basiliere Bridge
• Haverhill – Columbia Park at Main Street
• Haverhill – Main Street Intersection Safety Demonstration Project (SS4A)
• Lawrence – Safety Action Plan (SS4A)
• Haverhill – Removing the Scars of Urban Renewal (Reconnecting Communities)
6. ACTION ITEM: Public Participation Plan – Re-Release for Public Comment
7. Congestion Management Process (CMP) Scope
8. MassDOT Performance Measure 2 and Performance Measure 3 Overview (PM2 and PM3)
9. Status of Ongoing and FFYs 2024-2028 TIP Projects
• Status of Transit Projects
• Status of TIP Roadway and Bridge Projects
10. Other Business
• TIP Office Hours
11. Adjourn

Public Comment Meeting: FFY2025-2029 TIP Amendment #1
2024-12-02 16:00 - 17:00 | OnLine Meeting, VIRTUAL ONLY, MA, United States
SEE LINK WITHIN THIS POST FOR MEETING ACCESS.
Public Notice: Merrimack Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization Proposed Action and Comment Period The Merrimack Valley Planning Organization (MVMPO) hereby gives notice of the availability of the following proposed action(s) for public review and comment:
FFY2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment #1
The above referenced action(s) are available for review on the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) website (www.mvpc.org/mvmpo) and are described below. The Merrimack Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (MVMPO) invites the public to discuss the proposed action(s) and provide comments.
• Location: Virtual
• Date: Monday, December 2, 2024
• Time: 4:00pm
• Format: Office hours – Staff will be available to explain the actions and answer questions; no formal presentation will be provided.
• Alternative Ways to Participate: Provide written comments or setup a time to discuss by phone or virtual chat by contacting transportation@mvpc.org
Proposed Action(s):
Amendment #1 packages several actions:
-Newburyport: Bikeshare Pilot – Programs $180,000 over three years from FFY25-FFY27.
-Newbury and Georgetown: Border to Boston Earmarks – Moves currently programmed earkmark funds from FFY24 to FFY25.
-Haverhill: Basiliere Bridge – Adds $34,403,828 to the project due to revised cost estimates.
-Haverhill: Main Street Intersection Safety Demonstration Project – Adds $250,102 of discretionary aid per grant award.
-Haverhill: Columbia Park at Main Street Safety Demonstration Project – Adds $743,778 of discretionary aid per grant award.
-Lawrence: Safety Action Plan – Adds $250,000 of discretionary aid per grant award.
-Haverhill: Removing the Scars of Urban Renewal Reconnecting Communities Project – Adds $565,000 of discretionary aid per grant award.
Join Us: Please click on the attachment and see the meeting access link: FFY2025 TIP Amendment #1

MVMPO October Meeting
2024-10-30 12:00 - 13:00 | OnLine Meeting, VIRTUAL ONLY, MA, United States
AGENDA WITH MEETING LINK
MERRIMACK VALLEY MPO (MVMPO) MEETING
DATE: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
TIME: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: Virtual via Zoom
AGENDA:

Call to Order
Opportunity for Public Comment
Adoption of Previous Meeting’s Minutes
ACTION ITEM: Vision Zero Plan Endorsement
ACTION ITEM: MV Moves – Plan Endorsement
ACTION ITEM: FFY2025-2029 TIP Amendment #1

Newburyport Bikeshare Pilot
Border to Boston Earmarks
Haverhill – Basiliere Bridge
Haverhill – Columbia Park at Main Street
Haverhill – Main Street Intersection Safety Demonstration Project (SS4A)
Lawrence – Safety Action Plan (SS4A)
Haverhill – Removing the Scars of Urban Renewal (Reconnecting Communities)

ACTION ITEM: FFY2025-2029 TIP Adjustment #1:

Vulnerable Road User Systemic Safety Projects Near Bus Stops
Haverhill – Methuen I-495 Bridge Replacement over the Merrimack River

ACTION ITEM: Public Participation Plan – Comment Release
MVMPO MOU Update – Questionnaire Findings and Next Steps
Status of Ongoing and FFYs 2024-2028 TIP Projects

Status of Transit Projects
Status of TIP Roadway and Bridge Projects

Other Business

TIP Office Hours

Adjourn

MVPC 65th Anniversary Celebration
2024-10-17 17:00 - 20:00 | MA

MVMPO Public Hearing #2: MV Moves (Merrimack Valley’s Regional Active Transportation Plan)
2024-10-16 16:00 - 17:00 | OnLine Meeting, VIRTUAL ONLY, MA, United States
MV Moves (Regional Active Transportation Plan) – Public Hearing Notice
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*There are two meeting links included in the post. Please use the appropriate link that aligns with the time of the hearing.

MVMPO Public Hearing #1: MV Moves (Merrimack Valley’s Regional Active Transportation Plan)
2024-10-16 13:00 - 14:00 | OnLine Meeting, VIRTUAL ONLY, MA, United States

Merrimack Valley Safe Streets Alliance
2024-10-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States
The Merrimack Valley Safe Streets Alliance (formerly the Merrimack Valley Active Transportation Committee) will meet on October 16, 2024 at 10am.
Agenda:

Local Updates
Merrimack Valley World Day of Remembrance of Transportation Deaths
Safety Toolkit Co-Design workshops/roundtable
Lower Tower Hill Neighborhood Public Space Plan

Please email Tony Collins (tcollins@mvpc.org) for meeting link and details

2024 MARPA and DLS Conference
2024-10-08 09:00 - 12:30 | College of Holy Cross, One Hogan Center - Ballroom, Worcester, United States

State Grants Expo
2024-09-25 15:00 - 16:30 | MA
Grant expo flyer final

MVMPO September Meeting
2024-09-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States
The MVMPO September meeting will be held in-person at the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission offices, 160 Main Street in Haverhill.
The Agenda is as follows:
1. Call to Order
2. Opportunity for Public Comment
3. Adoption of Previous Meeting’s Minutes
4. ACTION ITEM: MV Vision Zero – Plan Endorsement
5. ACTION ITEM: MV Moves – Plan Release for Comment
6. Public Participation Plan – Goals and Principles
7. MVMPO MOU Update – Next Steps
8. Status of Ongoing and FFYs 2024-2028 TIP Projects
• Status of Transit Projects
• Status of TIP Roadway and Bridge Projects
9. Other Business
10. Adjourn
2024_09_25_MVMPO_Meeting_Agenda

MVMPO Public Hearing #2: MV Vision Zero Draft
2024-09-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States
MV Vision Zero – Public Hearing 2
*There are two meeting links included in the post. Please use the appropriate link that aligns with the time of the hearing.

MVMPO Public Hearing #1 Vision Zero Draft Plan
2024-09-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States
The Merrimack Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (MVMPO) will hold a virtual public hearing to discuss MV Vision Zero and receive comments. Comments may also be submitted directly by email to transportation@mvpc.org.

Location: Virtual – FFY24_Vision_Zero_Public_HearingWEB
Date: August 19, 2024
Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Format: Office hours, no formal presentation to be provided
Alternative ways to Participate: Provide written comments or set up a time to discuss by phone or virtual chat by contacting transportation@mvpc.org.

FFY2024 MV Vision Zero | Español | 简体中文 | Kreyòl Ayisyen | Tiếng Việt (Translations Forthcoming)

MVMPO Public Hearing #1: MV Vision Zero Draft
2024-09-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States
MV Vision Zero – Public Hearing 1
*There are two meeting links included in the post. Please use the appropriate link that aligns with the time of the hearing.

MVPC Monthly Commission Meeting
2024-09-19 11:00 - 12:30 | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States
Agenda September 19 2024 Commissioners Public Notice

Strong Towns
2024-09-18 18:00 | Amesbury High School
The Housing Trap Tour
