Scenic Byways
The National Scenic Byway Program is a federal transportation program that recognizes and celebrates scenic roads throughout the country. In Massachusetts, eligible roads are officially designated as Scenic Byways through…
Transit Planning
The FRCOG also conducts transportation planning for public transit in coordination with the Franklin Regional Transit Authority (FRTA). The FRCOG periodically conducts studies to assess transit services and ongoing unmet…
Vision Zero/Distracted Driving Report
In recent years, a movement has grown that aims to achieve a highway system with no fatalities or serious road traffic injuries; this movement is known as Vision Zero. Vision…
Regional Pedestrian Plan for Franklin County
The FRCOG completed an update of the Regional Pedestrian Plan for Franklin County. The plan provides a comprehensive resource that identifies tools and strategies for developing pedestrian-related infrastructure improvements in…
Most Hazardous Intersections in Franklin County, 2011-2013
The Most Hazardous Intersections in Franklin County, 2011-2013, reports on data from motor vehicle crashes in Franklin County and identifies locations with repeated crash occurrences. Trends in the factors contributing…
Culvert Assessments
A culvert is a structure that channels water under an obstacle, or moves it in a desired direction away from roads, homes and other infrastructure. Culverts are often a pipe…
Green Infrastructure Guide for Public Works Projects
The FRCOG staff prepared a Green Infrastructure Guide for Public Works Projects. The Guide introduces different green infrastructure storm-water management techniques and explains how the techniques could be applied in transportation projects.…
Franklin County Rural Road Guide
The FRCOG Transportation Planning staff compiled the Franklin County Rural Road Guide to provide towns with a quick reference to information about roadway operations and regulations. The guide contains summaries…
Franklin County Park and Ride Facilities
In 2018, FRCOG Staff evaluated the existing park and ride facilities in Franklin County to determine how well they are being utilized. In addition, FRCOG Staff conducted surveys of the…
Evaluation of Demand for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
In 2017, FRCOG Staff assessed the demand for electric vehicle charging stations in the region to determine if the existing infrastructure is adequate or if additional charging stations are needed. …
Complete Streets Funding Program Assistance to Towns
A Complete Street is one that provides safe and accessible options for all travel modes–walking, biking, transit and vehicles–for people of all ages and abilities. The FRCOG staff has assisted…
