Committees

Overview

In order to facilitate the transportation planning process and support the functions of the Central Mass MPO, an advisory committee was established. The membership provides for the involvement of local government officials, transportation professionals, transportation providers, and individuals experienced in economic development, freight, commuter rail, smart growth, environmental issues, regional planning, and other interest groups, ensuring broad representation and a geographical balance of its participants. 

Listing of MPO Advisory Committee Members and Organizations:

• Adam Menard, Town Planner, Town of Auburn – Chairperson
• Chris Payant, DPW Director, Town of Westborough – Co-Chairperson
• Conor McCormack, Town Planner, Town of Millbury
• Matthew Benoit, Director of Community Development, Town of Douglas
• John Charbonneau, Town Planner & Community Development Coordinator, Town of Rutland
• Sandy Amoakohene, Division of Public Health, City of Worcester
• Karin Valentine Goins, WalkBike Worcester
• Alex Salcedo, MassBike
• Joanne Clarke, AARP
• Collin Reuter, Green Hill Park Coalition
• Claudia Oliveira de Paiva, Latino Edication Institute (LEI)
• Caleigh McLaren, Blackstone Watershed Collaborative
• Benji Kemper, Center for Living & Working
• Ann Sullivan, Projects Engineer, MassDOT District 3
• Sarah Bradbury, MassDOT-H District 3 (Alternate)
• Daryl Amaral, MassDOT-H District 2
• Benjamin Breger, MassDOT-H District 2 (Alternate)
• Thomas Coyne, Transit, WRTA

Ex-Officio Members (Non-Voting):

• Joshua Barber, FHWA Liaison
• Derek Krevat, MassDOT-OTP
• Chris Klem, MassDOT-OTP

Overview

The purpose of the Transportation Planning Committee is to servce as the transportation advisory group for the Commission. The functions of the Committee are to:

1. Advise the Commission to vote on Central Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization (CMMPO) matters and bring forth the Commission view on CMMPO matters.
2. Provide technical feedback to the Commission transportation staff on internal planning efforts related to transportation planning, including the integration of economic development and land use concerns. 
3. Direct the Commission transportation staff on non-CMMPO planning efforts.
4. Advise the Commission transportation staff on reviews of transportation impacts associated with proposed major regional developments.
5. Become a point of reference with local communities dealing with transportion plan.

Transportation Planning Committee Membership

Chairperson, Robert Hassinger, Grafton
Central Subregion: Steve Rolle, Worcester; Brian Pigeon, Worcester
Northern Subregion: Richard C. Williams, Rutland; Otto Lies, Holden
Northeastern Subregion: Richard Baker, Boylston
Southeastern Subregion: Robert Hassinger, Grafton, Matthew Stencel, Sutton
Southwestern Subregion: Vacant
Western Subregion: Vacant

Overview

The Transportation Planning Advisory Group (TPAG) provides a forum for addressing service related issues that affect the elderly and people with disabilities who use the Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) service. TPAG addresses all types of service issues ranging from compliance with ADA service criteria, including fixed route and paratransit service, to improving existing services and advising on new services.

Representation on TPAG is broadly based including riders, human service agencies representing elderly and disabled clients, WRTA service providers, the WRTA Administrator and representatives from the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) who act as staff to TPAG. CMRPC staff prepares and mails monthly meeting minutes and agendas to over 125 individuals and agencies who have asked to be on the mailing list.

TPAG meets most months on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 1:00 to 2:30 P.M. Currently TPAG is meeting virtually. If you would like to place an item on the agenda you may do so by contacting CMRPC staff person Constance Mellis at 508-459-3328.

Overview

The SWC EDO represents a group of economic development professionals who seek to foster growth in the southern Worcester county region of Massachusetts. With members from a variety of sectors including local government and planning, higher education, private industry, and small business, the SWC EDO represents diverse perspectives on growth and development, equity, as well as workforce development.

The Economic Development Organization (EDO) and CMRPC staff update the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) to reflect the latest target redevelopment sites, innovative financing and permitting techniques, and the newest thinking in our region. View the SWC CEDS webpage.