Southeastern Mass. Metropolitan Planning Organization to Meet Aug. 18

August 12, 2026

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The Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization will hold a public meeting at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026.

The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom. According to a public notice, the meeting’s end time is subject to change.

Metropolitan Planning Organizations are federally mandated regional bodies responsible for transportation planning and policy.

On the agenda

  • Approval of Minutes – June 16, 2026 — The SMMPO will vote to approve the minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting.
  • Public Comments – Opportunity for the Public to Address the SMMPO — Members of the public will have an opportunity to address the Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization.
  • Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs) Report – RTA Updates — The Regional Transit Authorities will provide updates.
  • Update on FFY2026-2030 Amendment #7 — There will be an update on Amendment #7 for the FFY2026-2030 period, with no vote needed.
  • FFY2026-2030 TIP Administrative Modification #1 — There will be an administrative modification to the FFY2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program, with no vote needed, covering changes to GATRA projects.
  • Draft Southeastern Massachusetts Congestion Management Plan — The SMMPO will vote to release the Draft Southeastern Massachusetts Congestion Management Plan for a 21-day public comment period.
  • Draft Southeastern Massachusetts Food Access and Security in Transportation Plan — The SMMPO will vote to release the Draft Southeastern Massachusetts Food Access and Security in Transportation Plan for a 21-day public comment period.
  • Other Business — Other business matters will be discussed.
  • Date and Time for Next Meeting — The date and time for the next meeting will be set.

View the full agenda (PDF)

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