Franklin County Outdoor Recreation Plan (2022)
Franklin County is rich in natural resources, scenic landscapes, and protected open space – all of which provide various opportunities…
Franklin County Regional Transportation Plan (2024 Draft)
The Franklin County Regional Transportation Plan, which is updated every four years, helps to provide a clear vision of the…
Unpaved Road Assessment in Franklin County
In the spring of 2022, the Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) conducted a survey of Highway Superintendents in Franklin…
Transportation Improvement Program Documents
The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a prioritized, multi-year program for the implementation of transportation improvement projects in the Franklin…
Regional Pedestrian Plan for Franklin County (2021)
The vision of the Franklin County Regional Pedestrian Plan is to provide a comprehensive resource that identifies tools and strategies…
Franklin County Rural Road Guide
The Franklin County Rural Road Guide is a quick reference to information about roadway operations and regulations in Franklin County. It contains summaries of relevant information and links to the…
Evaluation of Franklin County Park and Ride Facilities (2018)
In 2018, FRCOG Staff evaluated all of the existing park and ride facilities in Franklin County in order to determine how well they are being utilized. In addition, FRCOG Staff…
Attracting Visitors by Passenger Rail to Franklin County
This 2017 report reviewed trends train-based tourism and the current promotion of the Vermonter service to the Greenfield station. Attracting Visitors By Passenger Rail to Franklin County, MA (PDF, 1.1…
Evaluation of Demand for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (2017)
In 2017, FRCOG Staff assessed the demand for electric vehicle charging stations in the region with the goal of determining the adequacy of the existing infrastructure. The study found that…
Most Hazardous Intersections in Franklin County Reports
Approximately every six years, the Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) collects and analyzes crash data from the 26 communities of Franklin County to identify the intersections that have experienced…
Unified Planning Work Program
The Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) describes the scope and estimated cost of work tasks to be conducted by the transportation planning staff of the Franklin Regional Council of Governments…
Feasibility Study for Fixed Route Transit Service in East County
The objective of this study is to examine the feasibility of establishing a fixed route bus service to the East County region of Franklin County. A primary motivation for this…
