The Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization will hold an official meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, starting at 1:00 p.m.
The session will be conducted remotely via Zoom. Members of the public can find remote access instructions on the meeting agenda.
The meeting is scheduled to run until 5:00 p.m., though officials note the end time is subject to change.
On the agenda
- Approval of Minutes – September 15, 2026 — The committee will conduct a roll call vote to approve the meeting minutes from September 15, 2026.
- Proposed FFY2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment #1 — Members will consider voting to release Amendment #1 of the FFY2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program for a public comment period, which includes revisions and cost updates for projects in Raynham-Taunton-Norton, Marion, and Mansfield-Norton.
- Proposed FFY2027 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Amendment #1 — The committee will consider voting to release Amendment #1 of the FFY2027 Unified Planning Work Program for a 21-day public comment period.
- Cape Cod Bridges Presentation – Luisa Paiewonsky, MassDOT — Luisa Paiewonsky from MassDOT will deliver a presentation regarding the Cape Cod Bridges.
- Federal Funding Overview and Discussion – Derek Shooster, MassDOT — Derek Shooster from MassDOT will present an overview and lead a discussion on federal funding.
- Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs) Report – RTA Updates — The committee will receive updates and a report regarding Regional Transit Authorities.
- Fall River Pleasant Street Corridor Study Update — An update will be provided on the Fall River Pleasant Street Corridor Study.
- 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.
- Other Business — The committee may discuss additional business items not specifically detailed on the agenda.
- Date and Time for Next Meeting — The committee will determine or announce the schedule for its next upcoming meeting.