The FCTPO released Draft Amendment #3 to the 2023 Transit TIP on March 28, 2023. There will be a 21-day period for public review and comment from Monday, April 3…
FRCOG updates the Franklin County Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) every four years. The RTP is a comprehensive accounting of transportation needs, issues, facilities, and potential funding needed for the regional…
The next two public hearings of the Western Massachusetts Passenger Rail Commission will be on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. The Franklin County Hearing will be held beginning at 10:00 a.m.…
FRCOG received a Nonpoint Source Pollution grant through the MA Department of Environmental Protection to develop a Dirt Roads Stormwater Management Toolkit. The toolkit will enable local communities to assess…
Notice of Public Comment The Franklin County Transportation Planning Organization will open a 45-day public review and comment period for the draft Public Participation Plan. The comment period will begin…
On October 28, 2022, MassDOT and Amtrak announced that the Valley Flyer Passenger Service will be permanent. The Valley Flyer offers residents of Western MA and visitors a way to…
It’s MUD SEASON! Tell us about your Dirt/Gravel Roads! The FRCOG is working with Rep. Natalie Blais to better understand the conditions of our communities’ unpaved roads and the effort/cost…
Regional Pedestrian Plan for Franklin County The Regional Pedestrian Plan for Franklin County is completed and available online at Pedestrian Plan for Franklin County 2021. The plan provides a comprehensive…
Staying on top of all of the regulations, standards, guidelines, and funding sources related to the maintenance and improvement of local roadways is a challenge for Towns. To assist with…
All aboard Amtrak’s Valley Flyer! The Valley Flyer has service from Greenfield, Northampton, and Holyoke to New Haven, CT. The Valley Flyer connects to New York City and beyond! The…