Improve the movement of people and goods through the urban core of Central Massachusetts

Final Public Meeting Announced The 4th and final Public Meeting will be held Wednesday, February 16, 2011, from 4pm - 7pm at Union Station Worcester. Click here to view the public meeting announcement flier (Adobe PDF) »

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Study Overview

The Worcester Regional Mobility Study is a partnership between the Central Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization (CMMPO) and the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC). It is a comprehensive state-sponsored study of the transportation network within the greater Worcester area. This study will include the city of Worcester and surrounding towns. The project’s main focus will be to improve overall transportation mobility for residents, businesses and visitors and enhance economic opportunities along transportation corridors while maintaining safety and minimizing impacts to neighborhoods and communities.

The study will consist of an examination and analysis of existing mobility conditions and will recommend short-term and long-term mobility improvements. An assessment of major infrastructure improvements that were recommended for further study in the CMMPO’s 2007 Regional Transportation Plan will be prepared. The study will include the development of a process for ongoing coordination of operations and management of the multimodal system, including continuous review and implementation of improvement strategies. The recommendations will incorporate sustainable growth principles, economic growth opportunities, evolving land uses, preservation needs, and multi-modal expansion and connectivity to enhance safe and efficient access for the movement of people and goods from the present through the year 2030.

A Public Outreach Program is an important component of the study. The study is guided by a Technical Committee and an Advisory Group comprised of local municipal representatives, state and federal agency representatives, and local groups and individuals representing business, the environment, traditionally underserved populations, freight and rail interests.