The Pioneer Valley Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) outlines the direction of transportation planning and improvements for the Pioneer Valley through the year 2050. It provides the basis for state and federally funded transportation improvement projects and planning studies. Last published in 2023, the RTP is updated at least every 4 years and is endorsed by the Pioneer Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
Overview
Comprehensive Planning Document
As the Pioneer Valley’s blueprint for maintaining a safe and efficient transportation system for all modes of travel, this long range plan identifies the region’s goals, strategies, and projects to both enhance and maintain our transportation system. The RTP is developed in concert with the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) legislation also referred to as the BiPartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) priorities and initiatives also assist in RTP development.
Although the RTP focuses on transportation, it is a comprehensive planning document that has been developed and coordinated with other planning efforts in the region. The plan recognizes that while we do not know the future, change is inevitable and must happen in a manner that is beneficial to our residents, workers, economy, and landscape.
A long-range planning document that:
- Outlines the direction of transportation improvements.
- Identifies existing and future regional transportation needs.
- Presents strategies to alleviate deficiencies in the regional transportation system.
- Demonstrates Air Quality Conformity.
- Is financially constrained.
- Advances both construction projects and planning studies.
- Is equitable for all.
- Is performance based.
- Complies with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA or BIL).
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), replaces and expands upon the FAST Act.
- Signed into Law – November 15, 2021
- $567.1 Billion for infrastructure over the 5 year life of the Bill
- Invest $350 Billion in highway programs
- Creates Over a Dozen New Highway Programs
- New Carbon reduction Program
- Provides More Opportunities for Local Governments
- Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant
- Incorporates “Complete Streets” standards
- Includes housing considerations in the metropolitan transportation planning process
- Development of surface transportation systems that will better connect housing and employment
Gathering public input is an important part of the development of the RTP. PVPC staff collects, analyzes and summarizes all comments and responses received throughout the RTP planning process. This information helps to refine the plan and ensure that it reflects community values and interests.
Our Work in RTP
Results
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