AGENDA

April Meeting of the Northern Middlesex Metropolitan Planning Organization

Date:                       Wednesday, April 23
Time:                       2:00pm
Location:                Hybrid

• In person at NMCOG Office: 672 Suffolk Street, Suite 100, Lowell, MA  01854

• Via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84994892225?pwd=X6uqzTjFm1kTPhivu7mBNP8ypYMZYy.1, meeting ID: 849 9489 2225, passcode: 2050_k3

• Audio only by dialing +1-646 931-3860, meeting ID 849 9489 2225, passcode 2050_k3.

For assistance connecting to the meeting, please contact our office at (978) 454-8021.

1. WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS

2. OPEN FORUM
   Opportunity for comments from community stakeholders and the public

3. APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 26, 2025, NMMPO MEETING MINUTES (Vote required)

   View the draft minutes from the March 26, 2025 NMMPO meeting.

4. FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR (FFY) 2026-2030 DRAFT TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) REPORT (Vote required)

   MPO staff will present the draft document for discussion. Action item to release for 21-day public comment period.

   View the draft FFY 2026-2030 TIP Report.

5. FFY2025 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM AMENDMENT #3 (Vote required)

   1. Members of the public will be invited to provide comments prior to MPO deliberation on the proposed amendment.

   2. MPO staff will share written comments received during the public comment period.

   3. MPO deliberation on Amendment #3 to the FFY 2025 Unified Planning Work Program, which will change the focus of Task 5.1, Bridge Street Corridor Study (Dracut) to a Town-wide prioritization study. Action item to endorse. 

   View the FFY 2025 UPWP Amendment #3 summary.

6. FFY2026 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

   MPO staff will present the FFY2026 UPWP preferred task list for discussion.

7. STATUS REPORT ON TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) PROJECTS UNDER DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

8. OTHER BUSINESS

   Items not known at the time of the posting of this agenda.

9. ADJOURNMENT

Please contact NMCOG at NMCOGadmin@nmcog.org with any questions on this agenda.

NOTICE OF MEETING

The Northern Middlesex Metropolitan Planning Organization (NMMPO) invites the public to participate in its next meeting on April 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM, to be held virtually via Zoom and in person at the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments office at 672 Suffolk Street Suite 100, Lowell, MA 02154.

This event is a both a business meeting for the NMMPO as well as part of the NMMPO’s efforts to engage the community in the transportation planning process. For assistance connecting to the meeting, please contact our office at (978) 454-8021. The agenda will be posted prior to the meeting. 

Event Format and Activities
The meeting will include the following activities and presentations:

1. Presentation(s):

• A PowerPoint presentation of all agenda items, summarizing key findings, presentation materials, charts, and maps as relate to the agenda.

• A verbal presentation of each agenda item by MPO Board members, MPO staff, or invited guests.

2. Public Comment Opportunity:

• Participants will have the opportunity to provide input at the beginning of the meeting during the public comment period, and potentially during individual agenda items as facilitated by the meeting chair.

3. Technology Used:

• Presentations will include the use of the Zoom platform for remote participation with live captions interpreted by voice recognition software.

• Participants may call in to participate via voice by calling

• Materials will be projected on screens, with alternative formats available upon request (e.g., large print or electronic formats).

Language Access and Accessibility
The NMMPO is committed to providing accommodations to ensure full participation in the planning process.

• Translation and Interpretation Services:
  Materials will be available in the NMMPO safe harbor languages (Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Khmer, Chinese, Arabic, and Gujarati) upon request, and interpretation services will be provided in Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Khmer, Chinese, Arabic, and Gujarati upon request.

• Disability Accommodations:
  Please note that even though this meeting has a virtual option and there will not be a need to be physically present, NMCOG is accessible to persons with disabilities and by public transportation via fixed route bus service and commuter rail.

Please refer to the LRTA (http://www.lrta.com/) and MBTA (http://mbta.com/) websites for additional information. The NMCOG office has secure bicycle parking available. Please do not leave bicycles in the lobby. The NMMPO provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats), as available.

To request accommodations, including alternative formats of meeting materials, language interpretation, or disability-related support, please contact Kelly Lynema at 978-454-8021 or klynema@nmcog.org at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. 

Additional Information
For more details about the meeting or the NMMPO’s planning activities, visit www.nmcog.org or call 978-454-8021. 

Note to Attendees
The NMMPO encourages participation from all individuals, including members of the public who identify as persons with disabilities or who require language assistance. By providing details about the meeting format, activities, and technologies, we aim to ensure that all participants can make informed requests for accommodations and fully engage in the planning process. 

TITLE VI NOTICE OF PROTECTION

The NMMPO fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. The NMMPO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, English proficiency, income, religious creed, ancestry, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, military service, or gender identity or expression. Any person who believes that he/she or any specific class of persons has been subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI or related statutes or regulations may, himself/herself or via a representative, file a complaint with the MPO. For more information regarding filing a complaint, please call (978) 454-8021 or email civilrights@nmcog.org, or visit the NMCOG Title VI webpage at nmcog.org/civil-rights-title-vi.

If this information is needed in another language, please contact the NMCOG Title VI Specialist at 978-454- 8021.

Si necesita esta información en otro idioma, por favor contacte al especialista de NMCOG del Título VI al 978- 454-8021.

Caso esta informação seja necessária em outro idioma, favor contar o Especialista em Título VI do NMCOG pelo telefone 978-454-8021.

Nếu quý vị cần thông tin này bằng ngôn ngữ khác, vui lòng liên hệ với Chuyên gia Bảo vệ Quyền Dân sự Bộ VI của NMCOG qua số điện thoại 978-454-8021.

ប្រសិនបើអ្នកត្រូវការព័ត៌មាននេះជាភាសាផ្សេងទៀត សូមទាក់ទងមកឯកទេសករផ្នែកទី VI នៃ NMCOG តាមរយៈលេខទូរស័ព្ទ 978-454-8021។

如果您需要使用其他语言了解这些信息，请联系北密德尔塞克斯政府协会(NMCOG)第六章专员，电话978-454-8021。

如果您需要使用其他語言了解這些信息，請聯繫北密德爾塞克斯政府協會(NMCOG)第六章專員，電話978-454-8021。

إذا كنت بحاجة إلى هذه المعلومات بلغة أخرى، يرجى الاتصال بأخصائي الفصل السادس في مجلس حكومات شمال ميدلسكس (NMCOG) على الرقم 978-454-8021.

જો તમને આ માહિતી બીજી કોઈ ભાષામાં જોઈતી હોય તો, કૃપા કરીને નોર્થ મિડલસેક્સ કાઉન્સિલ ઓફ ગવર્નમેન્ટ્સ (NMCOG) ટાઇટલ VI સ્પેશ્યાલિસ્ટનો ફોન નંબર 978-454-8021 પર સંપર્ક કરો.

NOTICE OF MEETING

The next meeting of the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83176268692. 
The Meeting ID is: 831 7626 8692. If you are joining by phone, dial (309) 205-3325, Meeting ID# 831 7626 8692# and in person at 672 Suffolk Street, Suite 100, Lowell, MA 01854.

AGENDA

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

2. Announcements: Annual Council Appointment Reminder and Welcome to new NMCOG staff

3. Meeting Minutes – (Vote Required) Minutes from NMCOG Council Meeting 3/19/2025

4. Financial Report and Warrant - (Vote Required)

5. NMCOG Bylaw Update – For Review and Discussion (Vote Required)

6. Executive Director’s Report

7. Community Exchange

8. NMCOG Reminders and Announcements

1. NMMPO Meeting – April 23 at 2 PM (hybrid on Zoom and at NMCOG)

2. Northeastern Massachusetts Brownfields Roundtable – May 20 at Billerica Town Hall

3. NMCOG Council Meeting – May 21 at 7 PM (hybrid on Zoom and at NMCOG)

9. Other Business not known at the time of posting of this agenda.

10. Adjourn

CITY/TOWN CLERKS: PLEASE POST PURSUANT TO OPEN MEETING LAW

Please contact jraitt@nmcog.org with any questions.

You're Invited! Help Shape the Greater Boston Climate Action Plan

The Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) is working with regional partners to develop the Greater Boston Climate Action Plan (GBCAP)—a 10-year roadmap for reducing carbon emissions, improving air quality, and strengthening community resilience.

We need your input to ensure the plan reflects local priorities and community needs. Join us for a 1.5-hour interactive workshop where you’ll learn about the GBCAP and help shape policies and investments in:

🌿 Agriculture & Working Lands – Sustainable farming, land conservation, and climate-smart agriculture
🏢 Buildings – Energy efficiency, electrification, and emissions reduction strategies
🏭 Industry – Clean manufacturing, pollution reduction, and innovative low-carbon technologies
🚆 Transportation & Mobility – Expanding transit, advancing EV adoption, and improving walkability and bike infrastructure
♻️ Waste Reduction & Circular Economy – Recycling, composting, and sustainable materials management

Who Should Attend?

We welcome participation from:

• Sustainability, energy, and planning boards & committees

• Community-based organizations (CBOs) working on environmental, equity, and health issues

• Business owners, industry representatives, and clean energy advocates

• Farmers, landowners, and conservation organizations

• Residents interested in climate action and local sustainability efforts

Event Details

Thursday, March 27, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Dunstable Town Hall, 511 Main Street Dunstable| Register here 

Your voice is critical in shaping a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient future for Greater Boston. Join us and be part of the conversation!

NOTICE OF MEETING

The Northern Middlesex Metropolitan Planning Organization (NMMPO) will host a hybrid meeting on Wednesday, March 26, at 2:00 P.M. in person at 672 Suffolk Street, Suite 100, Lowell, MA 08154 and via Zoom at the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84994892225?pwd=X6uqzTjFm1kTPhivu7mBNP8ypYMZYy.1
Meeting ID: 849 9489 2225
Passcode: 2050_k3

To join the meeting by audio only dial +1-646 931-3860. Meeting invitation information is available at www.nmcog.org/calendar and is listed below. For assistance connecting to the meeting, please contact our office at (978) 454-8021.

AGENDA

1.       Welcome and Introductions

2.       Open Forum

3.       Approval of the February 26, 2025 NMMPO Meeting Minutes (Vote Required)

View the draft minutes.

4.       Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Development Scenarios (Vote Required)

a)     Project Scoring – Review

b)     Highway TIP Programming Scenarios (Vote required to approve preferred scenario)

c)     Preliminary Transit Projects

5.       Nashua UZA Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (Votes Required)

View the Nashua UZA MOU.

MPO staff will present comments received in response to the public comment period for the Nashua UZA MOU. Action item to endorse.

6.       Public Participation Plan (Vote Required)

MPO staff will present comments received during the 45-day public comment period for the agency’s Public Participation Plan. Action item to endorse.

View the final draft Public Participation Plan (see Public Comments in Appendix D).

7.       FFY2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (Votes Required)

·         Amendment #3: LRTA Facilities Improvements (Project #LRTA012010)

View the summary for TIP Amendment #3. MPO staff will provide a summary of comments received during the 21-day public comment period for the proposed amendment to the FFY2025-2029 TIP. Action item to endorse.

 ·         Adjustment #3: LRTA Mobility Outreach Coordinator (Project #LRTA012020)

MPO staff will provide an overview of the proposed TIP adjustment, which will program a grant award to the LRTA from the MassDOT FY2025 Community Transit Grant Program Operating and Mobility Management onto the regional TIP.

 8.     FFY2025 Unified Planning Work Program Amendment #3 (Vote Required)

View the FFY2025 UPWP Amendment #3 summary

MPO staff will present Amendment #3 to the FFY 2025 Unified Planning Work Program, which will change the focus of Task 5.1, Bridge Street Corridor Study (Dracut) at the Town’s request. Action item to release for public comment. 

 9.      FFY 2026 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Development

a)       UPWP Financial Guidance

b)      Deobligated PL funds request

10.    Status Report on Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Projects Under Design and Construction

View the status report.

11.   March 31 Expiration of Temporary Remote Provision for Public Meetings

12.   Other Business not known at the time of posting of this agenda

13.   Adjournment

City/Town Clerks: Please post pursuant to Open Meeting Law.

Please contact NMCOG at NMCOGadmin@nmcog.org with any questions on this agenda.

NOTICE OF MEETING

The Northern Middlesex Metropolitan Planning Organization (NMMPO) invites the public to participate in its next meeting on March 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM, to be held virtually via Zoom and in person at the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments office at 672 Suffolk Street Suite 100, Lowell, MA 02154.

This event is a both a business meeting for the NMMPO as well as part of the NMMPO’s efforts to engage the community in the transportation planning process. For assistance connecting to the meeting, please contact our office at (978) 454-8021. The agenda will be posted prior to the meeting. 

Event Format and Activities
The meeting will include the following activities and presentations:

1. Presentation(s):

• A PowerPoint presentation of all agenda items, summarizing key findings, presentation materials, charts, and maps as relate to the agenda.

• A verbal presentation of each agenda item by MPO Board members, MPO staff, or invited guests.

2. Public Comment Opportunity:

• Participants will have the opportunity to provide input at the beginning of the meeting during the public comment period, and potentially during individual agenda items as facilitated by the meeting chair.

3. Technology Used:

• Presentations will include the use of the Zoom platform for remote participation with live captions interpreted by voice recognition software.

• Participants may call in to participate via voice by calling

• Materials will be projected on screens, with alternative formats available upon request (e.g., large print or electronic formats).

Language Access and Accessibility
The NMMPO is committed to providing accommodations to ensure full participation in the planning process.

• Translation and Interpretation Services:
  Materials will be available in the NMMPO safe harbor languages (Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Khmer, Chinese, Arabic, and Gujarati) upon request, and interpretation services will be provided in Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Khmer, Chinese, Arabic, and Gujarati upon request.

• Disability Accommodations:
  Please note that even though this meeting has a virtual option and there will not be a need to be physically present, NMCOG is accessible to persons with disabilities and by public transportation via fixed route bus service and commuter rail.

Please refer to the LRTA (http://www.lrta.com/) and MBTA (http://mbta.com/) websites for additional information. The NMCOG office has secure bicycle parking available. Please do not leave bicycles in the lobby. The NMMPO provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats), as available.

To request accommodations, including alternative formats of meeting materials, language interpretation, or disability-related support, please contact Kelly Lynema at 978-454-8021 or klynema@nmcog.org at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. 

Additional Information
For more details about the meeting or the NMMPO’s planning activities, visit www.nmcog.org or call 978-454-8021. 

Note to Attendees
The NMMPO encourages participation from all individuals, including members of the public who identify as persons with disabilities or who require language assistance. By providing details about the meeting format, activities, and technologies, we aim to ensure that all participants can make informed requests for accommodations and fully engage in the planning process. 

TITLE VI NOTICE OF PROTECTION

The NMMPO fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. The NMMPO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, English proficiency, income, religious creed, ancestry, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, military service, or gender identity or expression. Any person who believes that he/she or any specific class of persons has been subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI or related statutes or regulations may, himself/herself or via a representative, file a complaint with the MPO. For more information regarding filing a complaint, please call (978) 454-8021 or email civilrights@nmcog.org, or visit the NMCOG Title VI webpage at nmcog.org/civil-rights-title-vi.

If this information is needed in another language, please contact the NMCOG Title VI Specialist at 978-454- 8021.

Si necesita esta información en otro idioma, por favor contacte al especialista de NMCOG del Título VI al 978- 454-8021.

Caso esta informação seja necessária em outro idioma, favor contar o Especialista em Título VI do NMCOG pelo telefone 978-454-8021.

Nếu quý vị cần thông tin này bằng ngôn ngữ khác, vui lòng liên hệ với Chuyên gia Bảo vệ Quyền Dân sự Bộ VI của NMCOG qua số điện thoại 978-454-8021.

ប្រសិនបើអ្នកត្រូវការព័ត៌មាននេះជាភាសាផ្សេងទៀត សូមទាក់ទងមកឯកទេសករផ្នែកទី VI នៃ NMCOG តាមរយៈលេខទូរស័ព្ទ 978-454-8021។

如果您需要使用其他语言了解这些信息，请联系北密德尔塞克斯政府协会(NMCOG)第六章专员，电话978-454-8021。

如果您需要使用其他語言了解這些信息，請聯繫北密德爾塞克斯政府協會(NMCOG)第六章專員，電話978-454-8021。

إذا كنت بحاجة إلى هذه المعلومات بلغة أخرى، يرجى الاتصال بأخصائي الفصل السادس في مجلس حكومات شمال ميدلسكس (NMCOG) على الرقم 978-454-8021.

જો તમને આ માહિતી બીજી કોઈ ભાષામાં જોઈતી હોય તો, કૃપા કરીને નોર્થ મિડલસેક્સ કાઉન્સિલ ઓફ ગવર્નમેન્ટ્સ (NMCOG) ટાઇટલ VI સ્પેશ્યાલિસ્ટનો ફોન નંબર 978-454-8021 પર સંપર્ક કરો.

NMCOG has opened registration for the 2025 Greater Lowell Economic Summit! We invite all who live, work, or are a stakeholder in the NMCOG region to join and learn about opportunities, share your priorities, and network with peers across the region.

Date: Thursday, March 20
Time: Choose one or more sessions taking place from 8am – 7pm

Place: UKG at Crosspoint Towers (900 Chelmsford St, Lowell)

Register: nmcog.org/summit.

The summit consists of three two-hour sessions on critical topics, a networking lunch, an outdoor walking tour, and a "happy hour" discussion on regional collaboration. Attend as few or as many sessions as you'd like̶—each one is self-contained. Registrants will receive full meeting details, including parking, accessibility, and information we’ve learned about each of the topics. Register today!

This discussion will guide strategy formation for Greater Lowell Stronger Together, the 2025-2030 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. More information can be found at nmcog.org/ceds. The Greater Lowell 2025-2030 CEDS is facilitated by the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) and funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration and other local and state sources. We are being assisted by Fourth Economy Consulting.

NOTICE OF MEETING

The next meeting of the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at NMCOG Offices, 672 Suffolk Street, Suite 100, Lowell, MA 01854 with optional remote access via Zoom. To join this meeting via Zoom, please go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88101757628?pwd=MlI4dEhJaXFHZERLNHIxZzN0ZHN6dz09. The Meeting ID is: 881 0175 7628and Passcode is: 439793. If you are joining by phone, dial (646) 558-8656, Meeting ID# 881 0175 7628

NOTICE OF MEETING

The next meeting of the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86418433254 Meeting ID: 864 1843 3254, One tap mobile +13017158592,,86418433254# and in person at 672 Suffolk Street, Suite 100, Lowell, MA 01854.

AGENDA

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

2. Meeting Minutes – (Vote Required) Minutes from NMCOG Council Meeting 2/19/2025

3. Financial Report and Warrant - (Vote Required)

4. NMCOG Bylaw Review Committee Update

5. Federal Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Scenarios – presentation by Kelly Lynema, Deputy Director, and discussion about regional priority projects. The preferred TIP scenario will be discussed and voted on at the next Northern Middlesex Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) meeting on March 26, 2025.

6. Executive Director’s Report

7. Community Exchange

8. NMCOG Reminders and Announcements

1. Greater Lowell Economic Summitt – March 20 at UKG

2. NMCOG Council Meeting – April 16 at 7 PM (hybrid on Zoom and at NMCOG)

3. NMMPO Meeting – April 23 at 2 PM (hybrid on Zoom and at NMCOG)

4. Northeastern Massachusetts Brownfields Roundtable – May 20 at Billerica Town Hall

9. Other Business not known at the time of posting of this agenda.

10. Adjourn

CITY/TOWN CLERKS: PLEASE POST PURSUANT TO OPEN MEETING LAW

Please contact jraitt@nmcog.org with any questions.

NOTICE OF MEETING

The Northern Middlesex Metropolitan Planning Organization (NMMPO) will host a public comment meeting virtually on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM via Zoom. To attend the meeting, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89287448377 or call 1-646-931-3860 and using meeting ID 892 8744 8377. For assistance connecting to the meeting, please contact our office at (978) 454-8021. The meeting agenda is provided below.

AGENDA

1. Welcome and Introductions

2. Draft Nashua UZA Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
   Click here to view the proposed Nashua UZA MOU.

3. FFY 2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment #3.
   Read a summary of the proposed amendment to the FFY 2025-2029 TIP.

4. Other Business

   a.       Next MPO Meeting Date: March 26, 2025 at 2:00pm

5. Adjournment

NMMPO staff will present additional details on each agenda item above, followed by an opportunity for participants to ask questions and provide feedback.

MEETING ACCESSIBILITY

Please note that even though this meeting has a virtual option and there will not be a need to be physically present, NMCOG is accessible to persons with disabilities and by public transportation via fixed route bus service and commuter rail. Please refer to the LRTA (http://www.lrta.com/) and MBTA (http://mbta.com/) websites for additional information. The NMCOG office has secure bicycle parking available. Please do not leave bicycles in the lobby. The NMMPO provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats), as available. For assistance, please contact (978) 454-8021 or NMCOGadmin@nmcog.org. Requests should be made as soon as possible for services requiring advanced arrangements, including sign-language, CART or language translation or interpretation.

Event Format and Activities
The meeting will include the following activities and presentations:

1. Presentation(s):

• A PowerPoint presentation of all agenda items, summarizing key findings, presentation materials, charts, and maps as relate to the agenda.

• A verbal presentation of each agenda item by MPO Board members, MPO staff, or invited guests.

2. Public Comment Opporutnity:

• Participants will have the opportunity to provide input at the beginning of the meeting during the public comment period, and potentially during individual agenda items as facilitated by the meeting chair.

3. Technology Used:

• Presentations will include the use of the Zoom platform for remote participation with live captions interpreted by voice recognition software.

• Participants may call in to participate via voice by calling

• Materials will be projected on screens, with alternative formats available upon request (e.g., large print or electronic formats).

Language Access and Accessibility
The NMMPO is committed to providing accommodations to ensure full participation in the planning process.

• Translation and Interpretation Services:
  Materials will be available in the NMMPO safe harbor languages (Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Khmer, Chinese, Arabic, and Gujarati) upon request, and interpretation services will be provided in Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Khmer, Chinese, Arabic, and Gujarati upon request.

• Disability Accommodations:
  Please note that even though this meeting has a virtual option and there will not be a need to be physically present, NMCOG is accessible to persons with disabilities and by public transportation via fixed route bus service and commuter rail.

Please refer to the LRTA (http://www.lrta.com/) and MBTA (http://mbta.com/) websites for additional information. The NMCOG office has secure bicycle parking available. Please do not leave bicycles in the lobby. The NMMPO provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats), as available.

To request accommodations, including alternative formats of meeting materials, language interpretation, or disability-related support, please contact Kelly Lynema at 978-454-8021 or klynema@nmcog.org at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. 

Additional Information
For more details about the meeting or the NMMPO’s planning activities, visit www.nmcog.org or call 978-454-8021. 

Note to Attendees
The NMMPO encourages participation from all individuals, including members of the public who identify as persons with disabilities or who require language assistance. By providing details about the meeting format, activities, and technologies, we aim to ensure that all participants can make informed requests for accommodations and fully engage in the planning process.

TITLE VI NOTICE OF PROTECTION

The NMMPO fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. The NMMPO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, English proficiency, income, religious creed, ancestry, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, military service, or gender identity or expression. Any person who believes that he/she or any specific class of persons has been subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI or related statutes or regulations may, himself/herself or via a representative, file a complaint with the MPO. For more information regarding filing a complaint, please call (978) 454-8021 or email civilrights@nmcog.org, or visit the NMCOG Title VI webpage at nmcog.org/civil-rights-title-vi.

If this information is needed in another language, please contact the NMCOG Title VI Specialist at 978-454- 8021.

Si necesita esta información en otro idioma, por favor contacte al especialista de NMCOG del Título VI al 978- 454-8021.

Caso esta informação seja necessária em outro idioma, favor contar o Especialista em Título VI do NMCOG pelo telefone 978-454-8021.

Nếu quý vị cần thông tin này bằng ngôn ngữ khác, vui lòng liên hệ với Chuyên gia Bảo vệ Quyền Dân sự Bộ VI của NMCOG qua số điện thoại 978-454-8021.

ប្រសិនបើអ្នកត្រូវការព័ត៌មាននេះជាភាសាផ្សេងទៀត សូមទាក់ទងមកឯកទេសករផ្នែកទី VI នៃ NMCOG តាមរយៈលេខទូរស័ព្ទ 978-454-8021។

如果您需要使用其他语言了解这些信息，请联系北密德尔塞克斯政府协会(NMCOG)第六章专员，电话978-454-8021。

如果您需要使用其他語言了解這些信息，請聯繫北密德爾塞克斯政府協會(NMCOG)第六章專員，電話978-454-8021。

إذا كنت بحاجة إلى هذه المعلومات بلغة أخرى، يرجى الاتصال بأخصائي الفصل السادس في مجلس حكومات شمال ميدلسكس (NMCOG) على الرقم 978-454-8021.

જો તમને આ માહિતી બીજી કોઈ ભાષામાં જોઈતી હોય તો, કૃપા કરીને નોર્થ મિડલસેક્સ કાઉન્સિલ ઓફ ગવર્નમેન્ટ્સ (NMCOG) ટાઇટલ VI સ્પેશ્યાલિસ્ટનો ફોન નંબર 978-454-8021 પર સંપર્ક કરો.

NOTICE OF MEETING

The Northern Middlesex Metropolitan Planning Organization (NMMPO) will host a hybrid meeting on Wednesday, February 26, at 2:00 P.M. in person at 672 Suffolk Street, Suite 100, Lowell, MA 08154 and via Zoom at the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84994892225?pwd=X6uqzTjFm1kTPhivu7mBNP8ypYMZYy.1
Meeting ID: 849 9489 2225
Passcode: 2050_k3

To join the meeting by audio only dial +1-646 931-3860. Meeting invitation information is listed below. For assistance connecting to the meeting, please contact our office at (978) 454-8021.

AGENDA

1. Welcome and Introductions
   Introducing new NMCOG staff
   

2. Open Forum - Opportunity for comments from community stakeholders and the public
   

3. Approval of the January 22, 2025 NMMPO Meeting Minutes (Vote Required)
   View the draft minutes.
   

4. LRTA Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan Annual Update (PTASP) (Vote Required)
   LRTA staff will present the annual update to their PTASP, which details the LRTA’s safety processes and procedures and is required to meet the federal regulations set forth in 49 CFR Part 673.

   View the PTASP.

   Action item to endorse the updated safety targets.
   

5. Transportation Evaluation Criteria (TEC) Update (Vote Required)
   MPO staff will present public comments received during the 21-day public comment period for the TEC, which is used to score projects for the Transportation Improvement Program.

   View the memorandum explaining the draft TEC.

   Action item to endorse.
   

6. Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) (Votes Required)
   • NMMPO MOU
   MPO staff will present public comments received during the 30-day public comment period for the updated NMMPO MOU.

   View the draft NMMPO MOU.

   Action item to endorse.
   
   • Nashua NH – MA UZA MOU
   MPO staff will present a proposed update to the Nashua UZA MOU.

   View the draft Nashua UZA MOU.

   Action item to release for 30-day public comment period.

7. FFY2025 Unified Planning Work Program Amendment #2 (Vote Required)
   MPO staff will present public comments received during the 21-day public comment period for Amendment #2 to the FFY2025 UPWP.

   View the proposed amendment to the FFY 2025 UPWP.

   Action item to endorse.

8. FFY2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (Votes Required)
   • Amendment #2: Burlington to Tyngsborough – Pavement Preservation on Route 3 (Project 610719)
   MPO staff will provide a summary of the proposed amendment to this statewide project.
   View a summary of Amendment #2 to the FFY2025-2029 TIP.
   Action item to endorse.

   
   • Amendment #3: LRTA Facilities Improvements (Project #LRTA012010)
   MPO staff will provide a summary of the proposed amendment to the FFY2025-2029 TIP.

   View a summary of Amendment #3 to the FFY2025-2029 TIP.

   Action item to release for 21-day public comment period.

9. NMMPO FFY 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Development
   Readiness Day Status Update of FFY2026-2030 TIP and creation of development scenarios.
   

10. March 31 Expiration of Temporary Remote Provision for Public Meetings

11. NMMPO Staff Project Updates
    Staff will provide brief updates on the following projects being advanced under the UPWP:

    • Update on the FFY 2026 Unified Planning Work Program Timeline
    • Northern Middlesex Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
    • NMCOG Website Update
    • Transit Jobs-Accessibility Analysis
    

12. Status Report on Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Projects Under Design and Construction
    

13. Other Business not known at the time of posting of this agenda.

City/Town Clerks: Please post pursuant to Open Meeting Law.

Please contact NMCOG at NMCOGadmin@nmcog.org with any questions on this agenda.

NOTICE OF MEETING

This event is a both a business meeting for the NMMPO as well as part of the NMMPO’s efforts to engage the community in the transportation planning process. For assistance connecting to the meeting, please contact our office at (978) 454-8021. The agenda will be posted prior to the meeting. 

Event Format and Activities
The meeting will include the following activities and presentations: 

1. Presentation(s):

• A PowerPoint presentation of all agenda items, summarizing key findings, presentation materials, charts, and maps as relate to the agenda.

• A verbal presentation of each agenda item by MPO Board members, MPO staff, or invited guests.

2. Public Comment Opportunity:

• Participants will have the opportunity to provide input at the beginning of the meeting during the public comment period, and potentially during individual agenda items as facilitated by the meeting chair.

3. Technology Used:

• Presentations will include the use of the Zoom platform for remote participation with live captions interpreted by voice recognition software.

• Participants may call in to participate via voice by calling

• Materials will be projected on screens, with alternative formats available upon request (e.g., large print or electronic formats).

Language Access and Accessibility
The NMMPO is committed to providing accommodations to ensure full participation in the planning process.

• Translation and Interpretation Services:
  Materials will be available in the NMMPO safe harbor languages (Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Khmer, Chinese, Arabic, and Gujarati) upon request, and interpretation services will be provided in Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Khmer, Chinese, Arabic, and Gujarati upon request.

• Disability Accommodations:
  Please note that even though this meeting has a virtual option and there will not be a need to be physically present, NMCOG is accessible to persons with disabilities and by public transportation via fixed route bus service and commuter rail.

Please refer to the LRTA (http://www.lrta.com/) and MBTA (http://mbta.com/) websites for additional information. The NMCOG office has secure bicycle parking available. Please do not leave bicycles in the lobby. The NMMPO provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats), as available.

To request accommodations, including alternative formats of meeting materials, language interpretation, or disability-related support, please contact Kelly Lynema at 978-454-8021 or klynema@nmcog.org at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. 

Additional Information

For more details about the meeting or the NMMPO’s planning activities, visit www.nmcog.org or call 978-454-8021.  

Note to Attendees
The NMMPO encourages participation from all individuals, including members of the public who identify as persons with disabilities or who require language assistance. By providing details about the meeting format, activities, and technologies, we aim to ensure that all participants can make informed requests for accommodations and fully engage in the planning process.

TITLE VI NOTICE OF PROTECTION

The NMMPO fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. The NMMPO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, English proficiency, income, religious creed, ancestry, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, military service, or gender identity or expression. Any person who believes that he/she or any specific class of persons has been subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI or related statutes or regulations may, himself/herself or via a representative, file a complaint with the MPO. For more information regarding filing a complaint, please call (978) 454-8021 or email civilrights@nmcog.org, or visit the NMCOG Title VI webpage at nmcog.org/civil-rights-title-vi.

If this information is needed in another language, please contact the NMCOG Title VI Specialist at 978-454- 8021.

Si necesita esta información en otro idioma, por favor contacte al especialista de NMCOG del Título VI al 978- 454-8021.

Caso esta informação seja necessária em outro idioma, favor contar o Especialista em Título VI do NMCOG pelo telefone 978-454-8021.

Nếu quý vị cần thông tin này bằng ngôn ngữ khác, vui lòng liên hệ với Chuyên gia Bảo vệ Quyền Dân sự Bộ VI của NMCOG qua số điện thoại 978-454-8021.

ប្រសិនបើអ្នកត្រូវការព័ត៌មាននេះជាភាសាផ្សេងទៀត សូមទាក់ទងមកឯកទេសករផ្នែកទី VI នៃ NMCOG តាមរយៈលេខទូរស័ព្ទ 978-454-8021។

如果您需要使用其他语言了解这些信息，请联系北密德尔塞克斯政府协会(NMCOG)第六章专员，电话978-454-8021。

如果您需要使用其他語言了解這些信息，請聯繫北密德爾塞克斯政府協會(NMCOG)第六章專員，電話978-454-8021。

إذا كنت بحاجة إلى هذه المعلومات بلغة أخرى، يرجى الاتصال بأخصائي الفصل السادس في مجلس حكومات شمال ميدلسكس (NMCOG) على الرقم 978-454-8021.

જો તમને આ માહિતી બીજી કોઈ ભાષામાં જોઈતી હોય તો, કૃપા કરીને નોર્થ મિડલસેક્સ કાઉન્સિલ ઓફ ગવર્નમેન્ટ્સ (NMCOG) ટાઇટલ VI સ્પેશ્યાલિસ્ટનો ફોન નંબર 978-454-8021 પર સંપર્ક કરો.

NOTICE OF MEETING

The next meeting of the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at NMCOG Offices, 672 Suffolk Street, Suite 100, Lowell, MA 01854 with optional remote access via Zoom. To join this meeting via Zoom, please go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88101757628?pwd=MlI4dEhJaXFHZERLNHIxZzN0ZHN6dz09. The Meeting ID is: 881 0175 7628and Passcode is: 439793. If you are joining by phone, dial (646) 558-8656, Meeting ID# 881 0175 7628

AGENDA

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

2. Meeting Minutes – (Vote Required) Minutes from NMCOG Council Meeting 1/15/24

3. Financial Report and Warrant - (Vote Required)

4. Federal Executive Orders and Funding Impact on NMCOG

5. NMCOG Bylaws Update

6. Executive Director’s Report

7. Community Exchange

8. NMCOG Reminders and Announcements

o NMMPO Meeting – February 26 at 2 PM (hybrid on Zoom and at NMCOG)

o NMCOG Council Meeting – March 19 at 7 PM (hybrid on Zoom and at NMCOG)

9. Other Business not known at the time of posting of this agenda.

10. Adjourn

CITY/TOWN CLERKS: PLEASE POST PURSUANT TO OPEN MEETING LAW

Please contact jraitt@nmcog.org with any questions.

NOTICE OF MEETING

The Northern Middlesex Metropolitan Planning Organization (NMMPO) will host a public comment meeting virtually on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM via Zoom. To attend the meeting, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83315570462, or call 1-646-931-3860 and using meeting ID 833 1557 0462.For assistance connecting to the meeting, please contact our office at (978) 454-8021. The meeting agenda is provided below.

AGENDA

1. Welcome and Introductions

2. Draft NMMPO Public Participation Plan
   Click here to review the draft plan.

3. Draft NMMPO Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
   Click here to view a redlined version of the proposed changes to the NMMPO MOU.
   Click here to view a clean version of the proposed NMMPO MOU.

4. Draft Transportation Evaluation Criteria (TEC).
   View slides from the January 22 NMMPO meeting on proposed changes to the TEC.
   View a memorandum outlining all proposed changes to the TEC.

5. FFY 2025 Unified Planning Work Program Amendment #2.
   Read a summary of the proposed amendment.

6. FFY 2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment #2.
   Read a summary of the proposed amendment to the FFY 2025-2029 TIP.

7. Other Business

   a.       Next MPO Meeting Date: February 26, 2025 at 2:00pm

8. Adjournment

NMMPO staff will present additional details on each agenda item above, followed by an opportunity for participants to ask questions and provide feedback.

MEETING ACCESSIBILITY

Please note that even though this meeting has a virtual option and there will not be a need to be physically present, NMCOG is accessible to persons with disabilities and by public transportation via fixed route bus service and commuter rail. Please refer to the LRTA (http://www.lrta.com/) and MBTA (http://mbta.com/) websites for additional information. The NMCOG office has secure bicycle parking available. Please do not leave bicycles in the lobby. The NMMPO provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats), as available. For assistance, please contact (978) 454-8021 or NMCOGadmin@nmcog.org. Requests should be made as soon as possible for services requiring advanced arrangements, including sign-language, CART or language translation or interpretation.

Event Format and Activities
The meeting will include the following activities and presentations:

1. Presentation(s):

• A PowerPoint presentation of all agenda items, summarizing key findings, presentation materials, charts, and maps as relate to the agenda.

• A verbal presentation of each agenda item by MPO Board members, MPO staff, or invited guests.

2. Public Comment Opporutnity:

• Participants will have the opportunity to provide input at the beginning of the meeting during the public comment period, and potentially during individual agenda items as facilitated by the meeting chair.

3. Technology Used:

• Presentations will include the use of the Zoom platform for remote participation with live captions interpreted by voice recognition software.

• Participants may call in to participate via voice by calling

• Materials will be projected on screens, with alternative formats available upon request (e.g., large print or electronic formats).

Language Access and Accessibility
The NMMPO is committed to providing accommodations to ensure full participation in the planning process.

• Translation and Interpretation Services:
  Materials will be available in the NMMPO safe harbor languages (Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Khmer, Chinese, Arabic, and Gujarati) upon request, and interpretation services will be provided in Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Khmer, Chinese, Arabic, and Gujarati upon request.

• Disability Accommodations:
  Please note that even though this meeting has a virtual option and there will not be a need to be physically present, NMCOG is accessible to persons with disabilities and by public transportation via fixed route bus service and commuter rail.

Please refer to the LRTA (http://www.lrta.com/) and MBTA (http://mbta.com/) websites for additional information. The NMCOG office has secure bicycle parking available. Please do not leave bicycles in the lobby. The NMMPO provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats), as available.

To request accommodations, including alternative formats of meeting materials, language interpretation, or disability-related support, please contact Kelly Lynema at 978-454-8021 or klynema@nmcog.org at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. 

Additional Information
For more details about the meeting or the NMMPO’s planning activities, visit www.nmcog.org or call 978-454-8021. 

Note to Attendees
The NMMPO encourages participation from all individuals, including members of the public who identify as persons with disabilities or who require language assistance. By providing details about the meeting format, activities, and technologies, we aim to ensure that all participants can make informed requests for accommodations and fully engage in the planning process.

TITLE VI NOTICE OF PROTECTION

The NMMPO fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. The NMMPO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, English proficiency, income, religious creed, ancestry, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, military service, or gender identity or expression. Any person who believes that he/she or any specific class of persons has been subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI or related statutes or regulations may, himself/herself or via a representative, file a complaint with the MPO. For more information regarding filing a complaint, please call (978) 454-8021 or email civilrights@nmcog.org, or visit the NMCOG Title VI webpage at nmcog.org/civil-rights-title-vi.

If this information is needed in another language, please contact the NMCOG Title VI Specialist at 978-454- 8021.

Si necesita esta información en otro idioma, por favor contacte al especialista de NMCOG del Título VI al 978- 454-8021.

Caso esta informação seja necessária em outro idioma, favor contar o Especialista em Título VI do NMCOG pelo telefone 978-454-8021.

Nếu quý vị cần thông tin này bằng ngôn ngữ khác, vui lòng liên hệ với Chuyên gia Bảo vệ Quyền Dân sự Bộ VI của NMCOG qua số điện thoại 978-454-8021.

ប្រសិនបើអ្នកត្រូវការព័ត៌មាននេះជាភាសាផ្សេងទៀត សូមទាក់ទងមកឯកទេសករផ្នែកទី VI នៃ NMCOG តាមរយៈលេខទូរស័ព្ទ 978-454-8021។

如果您需要使用其他语言了解这些信息，请联系北密德尔塞克斯政府协会(NMCOG)第六章专员，电话978-454-8021。

如果您需要使用其他語言了解這些信息，請聯繫北密德爾塞克斯政府協會(NMCOG)第六章專員，電話978-454-8021。

إذا كنت بحاجة إلى هذه المعلومات بلغة أخرى، يرجى الاتصال بأخصائي الفصل السادس في مجلس حكومات شمال ميدلسكس (NMCOG) على الرقم 978-454-8021.

જો તમને આ માહિતી બીજી કોઈ ભાષામાં જોઈતી હોય તો, કૃપા કરીને નોર્થ મિડલસેક્સ કાઉન્સિલ ઓફ ગવર્નમેન્ટ્સ (NMCOG) ટાઇટલ VI સ્પેશ્યાલિસ્ટનો ફોન નંબર 978-454-8021 પર સંપર્ક કરો.

NOTICE OF MEETING

The Northern Middlesex Metropolitan Planning Organization (NMMPO) invites the public to participate in its next meeting on January 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM, to be held virtually via Zoom and in person at the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments office at 672 Suffolk Street Suite 100, Lowell, MA 02154.

To join via Zoom, visit the following website using the meeting ID and passcode below:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84994892225?pwd=X6uqzTjFm1kTPhivu7mBNP8ypYMZYy.1

Meeting ID: 849 9489 2225
Passcode: 2050_k3

To join the meeting by audio only call: +1-646 931-3860.

This event is a both a business meeting for the NMMPO as well as part of the NMMPO’s efforts to engage the community in the transportation planning process. For assistance connecting to the meeting, please contact our office at (978) 454-8021. The agenda will be posted prior to the meeting. 

AGENDA

1.Welcome and Introductions

2. Open Forum - Opportunity for comments from MPO members, community stakeholders, and the public

3. Approval of the December 4, 2024 NMMPO Meeting Minutes (Vote Required)

4. MassDOT CY25 Safety Performance Measure Update (Vote Required)

MassDOT staff will present the updated statewide targets for Performance Measure 1 (PM1);

MPO staff will provide updated local data. Action item to endorse.

5.Transportation Evaluation Criteria (TEC) Update (Vote Required)

MPO staff will present a proposed update to the Transportation Evaluation Criteria (TEC), which is used to score projects for the Transportation Improvement Program. The TEC is being updated to reflect the goals set forth in Envision 2050: the long-range transportation plan, and to comply with Federal Certification Requirements. Action item to release for 21-day public comment period.

6. NMMPO Memorandum of Understanding (Vote Required)

MPO staff will present an updated draft NMMPO Memorandum of Understanding. The current NMMPO MOU expires at the end of March, and several updates are needed to meet Federal standards and reflect how staff, the NMMPO, and partner agencies work together and make decisions. Action item to release for 30-day public comment period.

7. Public Participation Plan (Vote Required)

MPO staff will present the draft update to the agency’s Public Participation Plan. Action item to release for 45-day public comment period.

8. FFY2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (Votes Required)

• •Amendment #1: Lowell-Bridge Preservation Project (RAISE) (Project S13124). Staff will present any comments received during the 21-day public comment period. Action item to endorse.

• •Amendment #2: Burlington to Tyngsborough – Pavement Preservation on Route 3 (Project 610719). MPO staff will provide a summary of the proposed amendment to this statewide project. Action item to release for public comment.

• •Adjustment #2: Lowell-Rourke Bridge Replacement (Project 607887). Staff will present an overview of Adjustment #2 to the FFY2025-2029 TIP, which will adjust the TIP to align with an amendment to the FFY2024-2028 TIP made after the adoption of the FFY2025-2029 TIP.

9. FFY2025 Unified Planning Work Program Amendment #2 (Vote Required)

MPO staff will propose an amendment to the FFY 2025 Unified Planning Work Program, which will change the focus of Task 5.2, Route 129 Corridor Study (Billerica/Chelmsford). Action item to release for public comment.

10. NMMPO Region Projects for MassDOT Resilience Improvement Plan (Vote Required)

Staff will present the list of priority resilience projects to be considered for inclusion in MassDOT’s Resilience Improvement Plan. Action item to endorse.

11. Presentation of the FFY 2026-2030 TIP and FFY 2026 UPWP Timelines

12. LRTA Bus Stop Inventory

MPO staff will present the LRTA Bus Stop Inventory, developed under the FFY24 and FFY25 UPWP.

13. Status Report on Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Projects Under Design and Construction

14. Other Business not known at the time of posting of this agenda.

15. Adjournment

Please contact NMCOG at NMCOGadmin@nmcog.org with any questions on this agenda.

MEETING ACCESSIBILITY

Please note that even though this meeting has a virtual option and there will not be a need to be physically present, NMCOG is accessible to persons with disabilities and by public transportation via fixed route bus service and commuter rail. Please refer to the LRTA (http://www.lrta.com/) and MBTA (http://mbta.com/) websites for additional information. The NMCOG office has secure bicycle parking available. Please do not leave bicycles in the lobby. The NMMPO provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats), as available. For assistance, please contact (978) 454-8021 or NMCOGadmin@nmcog.org. Requests should be made as soon as possible for services requiring advanced arrangements, including sign-language, CART or language translation or interpretation.

Event Format and Activities
The meeting will include the following activities and presentations:

1. Presentation(s):

• A PowerPoint presentation of all agenda items, summarizing key findings, presentation materials, charts, and maps as relate to the agenda.

• A verbal presentation of each agenda item by MPO Board members, MPO staff, or invited guests.

2. Public Comment Opporutnity:

• Participants will have the opportunity to provide input at the beginning of the meeting during the public comment period, and potentially during individual agenda items as facilitated by the meeting chair.

3. Technology Used:

• Presentations will include the use of the Zoom platform for remote participation with live captions interpreted by voice recognition software.

• Participants may call in to participate via voice by calling

• Materials will be projected on screens, with alternative formats available upon request (e.g., large print or electronic formats).

Language Access and Accessibility
The NMMPO is committed to providing accommodations to ensure full participation in the planning process.

• Translation and Interpretation Services:
  Materials will be available in the NMMPO safe harbor languages (Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Khmer, Chinese, Arabic, and Gujarati) upon request, and interpretation services will be provided in Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Khmer, Chinese, Arabic, and Gujarati upon request.

• Disability Accommodations:
  Please note that even though this meeting has a virtual option and there will not be a need to be physically present, NMCOG is accessible to persons with disabilities and by public transportation via fixed route bus service and commuter rail.

Please refer to the LRTA (http://www.lrta.com/) and MBTA (http://mbta.com/) websites for additional information. The NMCOG office has secure bicycle parking available. Please do not leave bicycles in the lobby. The NMMPO provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats), as available.

To request accommodations, including alternative formats of meeting materials, language interpretation, or disability-related support, please contact Kelly Lynema at 978-454-8021 or klynema@nmcog.org at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. 

Additional Information
For more details about the meeting or the NMMPO’s planning activities, visit www.nmcog.org or call 978-454-8021. 

Note to Attendees
The NMMPO encourages participation from all individuals, including members of the public who identify as persons with disabilities or who require language assistance. By providing details about the meeting format, activities, and technologies, we aim to ensure that all participants can make informed requests for accommodations and fully engage in the planning process.

TITLE VI NOTICE OF PROTECTION

The NMMPO fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. The NMMPO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, English proficiency, income, religious creed, ancestry, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, military service, or gender identity or expression. Any person who believes that he/she or any specific class of persons has been subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI or related statutes or regulations may, himself/herself or via a representative, file a complaint with the MPO. For more information regarding filing a complaint, please call (978) 454-8021 or email civilrights@nmcog.org, or visit the NMCOG Title VI webpage at nmcog.org/civil-rights-title-vi.

If this information is needed in another language, please contact the NMCOG Title VI Specialist at 978-454- 8021.

Si necesita esta información en otro idioma, por favor contacte al especialista de NMCOG del Título VI al 978- 454-8021.

Caso esta informação seja necessária em outro idioma, favor contar o Especialista em Título VI do NMCOG pelo telefone 978-454-8021.

Nếu quý vị cần thông tin này bằng ngôn ngữ khác, vui lòng liên hệ với Chuyên gia Bảo vệ Quyền Dân sự Bộ VI của NMCOG qua số điện thoại 978-454-8021.

ប្រសិនបើអ្នកត្រូវការព័ត៌មាននេះជាភាសាផ្សេងទៀត សូមទាក់ទងមកឯកទេសករផ្នែកទី VI នៃ NMCOG តាមរយៈលេខទូរស័ព្ទ 978-454-8021។

如果您需要使用其他语言了解这些信息，请联系北密德尔塞克斯政府协会(NMCOG)第六章专员，电话978-454-8021。

如果您需要使用其他語言了解這些信息，請聯繫北密德爾塞克斯政府協會(NMCOG)第六章專員，電話978-454-8021。

إذا كنت بحاجة إلى هذه المعلومات بلغة أخرى، يرجى الاتصال بأخصائي الفصل السادس في مجلس حكومات شمال ميدلسكس (NMCOG) على الرقم 978-454-8021.

જો તમને આ માહિતી બીજી કોઈ ભાષામાં જોઈતી હોય તો, કૃપા કરીને નોર્થ મિડલસેક્સ કાઉન્સિલ ઓફ ગવર્નમેન્ટ્સ (NMCOG) ટાઇટલ VI સ્પેશ્યાલિસ્ટનો ફોન નંબર 978-454-8021 પર સંપર્ક કરો.

NOTICE OF MEETING

The next meeting of the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at NMCOG Offices, 672 Suffolk Street, Suite 100, Lowell, MA 01854 with optional remote access via Zoom. To join this meeting via Zoom, please go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88101757628?pwd=MlI4dEhJaXFHZERLNHIxZzN0ZHN6dz09. The Meeting ID is: 881 0175 7628and Passcode is: 439793. If you are joining by phone, dial (646) 558-8656, Meeting ID# 881 0175 7628

NOTICE OF MEETING

The next meeting of the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83176268692. 
The Meeting ID is: 831 7626 8692. If you are joining by phone, dial (309) 205-3325, Meeting ID# 831 7626 8692# and in person at 672 Suffolk Street, Suite 100, Lowell, MA 01854.

AGENDA

AGENDA

1.       Call to Order and Roll Call

2.       Meeting Minutes – (Vote Required)
Minutes from NMCOG Council Meeting 12/18/24

3.       Financial Report and Warrant - (Vote Required)

4.       NMCOG Strategic Plan 2025-2028- (Vote Required)

5.       NMCOG Rebranding
– presentation of new NMCOG logo options by Kelly Lynema, Deputy Director

6.       Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy 2025-2030
– overview of process, work, and opportunities to participate, presentation by Chris Hayes, Housing and Economic Development Manager

7.       Executive Director’s Report

8.       Community Exchange

9.       NMCOG Reminders and Announcements

o   NMCOG Council Meeting – February 19 at 7 PM (hybrid on Zoom and at NMCOG)

o   NMMPO Meeting – January 29 at 2 PM (hybrid on Zoom and at NMCOG)

10.   Other Business not known at the time of posting of this agenda.

11.   Adjourn

CITY/TOWN CLERKS: PLEASE POST PURSUANT TO OPEN MEETING LAW

Please contact jraitt@nmcog.org with any questions.

NOTICE OF MEETING

The next meeting of the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at NMCOG Offices, 672 Suffolk Street, Suite 100, Lowell, MA 01854 with optional remote access via Zoom. To join this meeting via Zoom, please go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88101757628?pwd=MlI4dEhJaXFHZERLNHIxZzN0ZHN6dz09. The Meeting ID is: 881 0175 7628and Passcode is: 439793. If you are joining by phone, dial (646) 558-8656, Meeting ID# 881 0175 7628

NOTICE OF MEETING

The next meeting of the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83176268692. 
The Meeting ID is: 831 7626 8692. If you are joining by phone, dial (309) 205-3325, Meeting ID# 831 7626 8692# and in person at 672 Suffolk Street, Suite 100, Lowell, MA 01854.

AGENDA

1.       Call to Order and Roll Call

2.       Meeting Minutes – (Vote Required)
Minutes from NMCOG Council Meeting 11/20/24

3.       Financial Report and Warrant - (Vote Required)

4.       NMCOG Strategic Plan 2024-2027

5.       NMCOG FY25 Budget Adjustment – Finance Committee report and recommendation

(Vote Required)

 6.       NMCOG FY26 Member Community Assessments – Finance Committee report and recommendation - (Vote Required)

7.       Executive Director’s Report

8.       Community Exchange

9.       NMCOG Reminders and Announcements

o   NMCOG Council Meeting – January 15 at 7 PM (hybrid on Zoom and at NMCOG)

o   NMMPO Meeting – January 29 at 2 PM (hybrid on Zoom and at NMCOG)

10.   Other Business not known at the time of posting of this agenda. 

11.   Adjourn

CITY/TOWN CLERKS:  PLEASE POST PURSUANT TO OPEN MEETING LAW

Please contact jraitt@nmcog.org with any questions.

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee Meeting (CEDS)

Northern Middlesex Council of Governments is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83274752111?pwd=Y1gwUWNMWmYyN3NTOTQ2VXJPemlUUT09

Meeting ID: 832 7475 2111

Passcode: 148525

NOTICE OF MEETING

The Northern Middlesex Metropolitan Planning Organization (NMMPO) will meet virtually on Wednesday, December 4 at 3:00 P.M., via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84994892225?pwd=MmFzRzE2N1BvRGdTRG9KTk1Ma3VtUT09 Meeting ID: 849 9489 2225, Passcode: 2050k3. To join the meeting by audio only: +1-646 931-3860. Meeting invitation information is available at www.nmcog.org/calendar and is listed below. For assistance connecting to the meeting, please contact our office at (978) 454-8021. The agenda will be posted prior to the meeting.

AGENDA

1.   Welcome and Introductions

2.      Open Forum - Opportunity for comments from MPO members, community stakeholders, and the public

3.      Approval of the October 22, 2024 NMMPO Meeting Minutes (Vote Required)

4.      Amendment to FFY 2025 Unified Planning Work Program (Vote Required)

MPO staff will present comments received on the proposed amendments to the FFY 2025 UPWP. Action item to endorse.

5.      Performance Measure Update and Adoption (Vote Required)

MassDOT staff will present a mid-performance period update for Performance Measure 2 (PM2). MassDOT staff will also present the adjusted Performance Measure 2 (PM2) four-year non-Single Occupancy Vehicle (SOV) Target for the Boston UZA. Action item to endorse the updated PM3 target.

 6.      LRTA TAM Targets (Vote Required)

LRTA staff will present TAM targets for FY2025. Action item to endorse.

7.      LRTA Final Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (Vote Required)

LRTA staff will present the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP), which details the LRTA’s safety processes and procedures and is required to meet the federal regulations set forth in 49 CFR Part 673. Action item to endorse the updated safety targets.

 8.      Public Participation Plan (Vote Required)

MPO staff will present the draft update to the agency’s Public Participation Plan. Action item to release for 21-day public comment period.

9.      FFY2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Project Amendment #1 (Vote Required)

• Lowell-Bridge Preservation Project (RAISE) (Project S13124)

• Staff will present the project for conditional approval assuming no adverse comments after a public comment period. Action item to release for 21-day public comment period.

10.  FFY2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Project Adjustment #1

• Vulnerable Road User Systemic Safety Project Near Bus Stops (Project 613605)

11.  NMMPO Staff Project Updates

• TIP development process timeline

• Transportation Evaluation Criteria (TEC) update

• Website update

• Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan

12.  Status Report on Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Projects Under Design and Construction

13.  Other Business not known at the time of posting of this agenda.

14.  Adjournment

City/Town Clerks: Please post pursuant to Open Meeting Law.

Please contact NMCOG at NMCOGadmin@nmcog.org with any questions on this agenda.

MEETING ACCESSIBILITY

Please note that even though this meeting has a virtual option and there will not be a need to be physically present, NMCOG is accessible to persons with disabilities and by public transportation via fixed route bus service and commuter rail. Please refer to the LRTA (http://www.lrta.com/) and MBTA (http://mbta.com/) websites for additional information. The NMCOG office has secure bicycle parking available. Please do not leave bicycles in the lobby. The NMMPO provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats), as available. For assistance, please contact (978) 454-8021 or NMCOGadmin@nmcog.org. Requests should be made as soon as possible for services requiring advanced arrangements, including sign-language, CART or language translation or interpretation.

TITLE VI NOTICE OF PROTECTION

The NMMPO fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. The NMMPO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, English proficiency, income, religious creed, ancestry, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, military service, or gender identity or expression. Any person who believes that he/she or any specific class of persons has been subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI or related statutes or regulations may, himself/herself or via a representative, file a complaint with the MPO. For more information regarding filing a complaint, please call (978) 454-8021 or email civilrights@nmcog.org, or visit the NMCOG Title VI webpage at nmcog.org/civil-rights-title-vi.

If this information is needed in another language, please contact the NMCOG Title VI Specialist at 978-454- 8021.

Si necesita esta información en otro idioma, por favor contacte al especialista de NMCOG del Título VI al 978- 454-8021.

Caso esta informação seja necessária em outro idioma, favor contar o Especialista em Título VI do NMCOG pelo telefone 978-454-8021.

Nếu quý vị cần thông tin này bằng ngôn ngữ khác, vui lòng liên hệ với Chuyên gia Bảo vệ Quyền Dân sự Bộ VI của NMCOG qua số điện thoại 978-454-8021.

ប្រសិនបើអ្នកត្រូវការព័ត៌មាននេះជាភាសាផ្សេងទៀត សូមទាក់ទងមកឯកទេសករផ្នែកទី VI នៃ NMCOG តាមរយៈលេខទូរស័ព្ទ 978-454-8021។

如果您需要使用其他语言了解这些信息，请联系北密德尔塞克斯政府协会(NMCOG)第六章专员，电话978-454-8021。

如果您需要使用其他語言了解這些信息，請聯繫北密德爾塞克斯政府協會(NMCOG)第六章專員，電話978-454-8021。

إذا كنت بحاجة إلى هذه المعلومات بلغة أخرى، يرجى الاتصال بأخصائي الفصل السادس في مجلس حكومات شمال ميدلسكس (NMCOG) على الرقم 978-454-8021.

જો તમને આ માહિતી બીજી કોઈ ભાષામાં જોઈતી હોય તો, કૃપા કરીને નોર્થ મિડલસેક્સ કાઉન્સિલ ઓફ ગવર્નમેન્ટ્સ (NMCOG) ટાઇટલ VI સ્પેશ્યાલિસ્ટનો ફોન નંબર 978-454-8021 પર સંપર્ક કરો.

NOTICE OF MEETING

The next meeting of the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at NMCOG Offices, 672 Suffolk Street, Suite 100, Lowell, MA 01854 with optional remote access via Zoom. To join this meeting via Zoom, please go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88101757628?pwd=MlI4dEhJaXFHZERLNHIxZzN0ZHN6dz09. The Meeting ID is: 881 0175 7628and Passcode is: 439793. If you are joining by phone, dial (646) 558-8656, Meeting ID# 881 0175 7628

AGENDA

1.       Call to Order and Roll Call

2.       NMCOG Committees and Members (Vote Required)

 3.       Meeting Minutes – (Vote Required)
Minutes from NMCOG Council Meeting 10/16/24

 4.       Financial Report and Warrant - (Vote Required)

5.       NMCOG Strategic Plan 2024-2027 draft release

 6.       NMCOG Regional Weights and Measures Program – update and discussion

 7.       Executive Director’s Report

8.       Community Exchange

9.       NMCOG Reminders and Announcements

o   NMCOG Council Meeting – December 18 at 7 PM (hybrid on Zoom and at NMCOG)

o   NMMPO Meeting – December 4 at 3 PM (hybrid on Zoom and at NMCOG)

 10.   Other Business not known at the time of posting of this agenda.

11.   Adjourn

CITY/TOWN CLERKS:  PLEASE POST PURSUANT TO OPEN MEETING LAW

Please contact jraitt@nmcog.org with any questions.

NOTICE OF MEETING

The Northern Middlesex Metropolitan Planning Organization (NMMPO) will host a public comment meeting virtually on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 7:00 PM via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81184663646. Meeting ID: 811 8466 3646. To join the meeting by audio only, call: (646) 558-8656. Meeting invitation information is also available at www.nmcog.org/calendar. For assistance connecting to the meeting, please contact our office at (978) 454-8021. The meeting agenda is provided below.

AGENDA

1.       Welcome and Introductions

2.       Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Amendment 1 for Federal Fiscal Year 2025

MPO staff will provide an overview of proposed amendments to the UPWP, which include incorporating additional staff time to transit-related projects, amendments to staff hours allocated to various UPWP task areas and subtasks, and a small increase to the UPWP direct cost budget. Click here to view details on Amendment 1.

3.       Open Forum - Opportunity for Comments from MPO Members, Community Stakeholders, and the Public

4.       Other Business

a.       Next MPO Meeting Date: December 4, 2024

5.       Adjournment

City/Town Clerks: Please post pursuant to Open Meeting Law.

Please contact Kelly Lynema at klynema@nmcog.org with any questions on this agenda.

MEETING ACCESSIBILITY

Please note that even though this meeting is held virtually and there is not a need to be physically present, NMCOG is accessible to persons with disabilities and by public transportation via fixed route bus service and commuter rail. Please refer to the LRTA (http://www.lrta.com/) and MBTA (http://mbta.com/) websites for additional information. The NMCOG office has secure bicycle parking available. Please do not leave bicycles in the lobby. The NMMPO provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats), as available. For assistance, please contact (978) 454-8021 or lshahbazian@nmcog.org. Requests should be made as soon as possible for services requiring advanced arrangements, including sign-language, CART or language translation or interpretation.

TITLE VI NOTICE OF PROTECTION

The NMMPO fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. The NMMPO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, English proficiency, income, religious creed, ancestry, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, military service, or gender identity or expression. Any person who believes that he/she or any specific class of persons has been subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI or related statutes or regulations may, himself/herself or via a representative, file a complaint with the MPO. For more information regarding filing a complaint, please call (978) 454-8021 or email civilrights@nmcog.org, or visit the NMCOG Title VI webpage at nmcog.org/civil-rights-title-vi.

If this information is needed in another language, please contact the NMCOG Title VI Specialist at 978-454-8021.

Si necesita esta información en otro idioma, por favor contacte al especialista de NMCOG del Título VI al 978-454-8021.

Caso esta informação seja necessária em outro idioma, favor contar o Especialista em Título VI do NMCOG pelo telefone 978-454-8021.

Nếu quý vị cần thông tin này bằng ngôn ngữ khác, vui lòng liên hệ với Chuyên gia Bảo vệ Quyền Dân sự Bộ VI của NMCOG qua số điện thoại 978-454-8021.

ប្រសិនបើអ្នកត្រូវការព័ត៌មាននេះជាភាសាផ្សេងទៀត សូមទាក់ទងមកឯកទេសករផ្នែកទី VI នៃ NMCOG តាមរយៈលេខទូរស័ព្ទ 978-454-8021។

如果您需要使用其他语言了解这些信息，请联系北密德尔塞克斯政府协会(NMCOG)第六章专员，电话978-454-8021。

如果您需要使用其他語言了解這些信息，請聯繫北密德爾塞克斯政府協會(NMCOG)第六章專員，電話978-454-8021。

إذا كنت بحاجة إلى هذه المعلومات بلغة أخرى، يرجى الاتصال بأخصائي الفصل السادس في مجلس حكومات شمال ميدلسكس (NMCOG) على الرقم 978-454-8021.

જો તમને આ માહિતી બીજી કોઈ ભાષામાં જોઈતી હોય તો, કૃપા કરીને નોર્થ મિડલસેક્સ કાઉન્સિલ ઓફ ગવર્નમેન્ટ્સ (NMCOG) ટાઇટલ VI સ્પેશ્યાલિસ્ટનો ફોન નંબર 978-454-8021 પર સંપર્ક કરો.

NOTICE OF MEETING

The Northern Middlesex Metropolitan Planning Organization (NMMPO) will host a public comment meeting virtually on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 12:00 PM via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89597986103. Meeting ID: 895 9798 6103. To join the meeting by audio only, call: (646) 558-8656. Meeting invitation information is also available at www.nmcog.org/calendar. For assistance connecting to the meeting, please contact our office at (978) 454-8021. The meeting agenda is provided below.

AGENDA

1.       Welcome and Introductions

2.       Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Amendment 1 for Federal Fiscal Year 2025

MPO staff will provide an overview of proposed amendments to the UPWP, which include incorporating additional staff time to transit-related projects, amendments to staff hours allocated to various UPWP task areas and subtasks, and a small increase to the UPWP direct cost budget. Click here to view details on Amendment 1.

3.       Open Forum - Opportunity for Comments from MPO Members, Community Stakeholders, and the Public

4.       Other Business

a.       Next MPO Meeting Date: December 4, 2024

5.       Adjournment

City/Town Clerks: Please post pursuant to Open Meeting Law.

Please contact Kelly Lynema at klynema@nmcog.org with any questions on this agenda.

MEETING ACCESSIBILITY

Please note that even though this meeting is held virtually and there is not a need to be physically present, NMCOG is accessible to persons with disabilities and by public transportation via fixed route bus service and commuter rail. Please refer to the LRTA (http://www.lrta.com/) and MBTA (http://mbta.com/) websites for additional information. The NMCOG office has secure bicycle parking available. Please do not leave bicycles in the lobby. The NMMPO provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats), as available. For assistance, please contact (978) 454-8021 or lshahbazian@nmcog.org. Requests should be made as soon as possible for services requiring advanced arrangements, including sign-language, CART or language translation or interpretation.

TITLE VI NOTICE OF PROTECTION

The NMMPO fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. The NMMPO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, English proficiency, income, religious creed, ancestry, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, military service, or gender identity or expression. Any person who believes that he/she or any specific class of persons has been subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI or related statutes or regulations may, himself/herself or via a representative, file a complaint with the MPO. For more information regarding filing a complaint, please call (978) 454-8021 or email civilrights@nmcog.org, or visit the NMCOG Title VI webpage at nmcog.org/civil-rights-title-vi.

If this information is needed in another language, please contact the NMCOG Title VI Specialist at 978-454-8021.

Si necesita esta información en otro idioma, por favor contacte al especialista de NMCOG del Título VI al 978-454-8021.

Caso esta informação seja necessária em outro idioma, favor contar o Especialista em Título VI do NMCOG pelo telefone 978-454-8021.

Nếu quý vị cần thông tin này bằng ngôn ngữ khác, vui lòng liên hệ với Chuyên gia Bảo vệ Quyền Dân sự Bộ VI của NMCOG qua số điện thoại 978-454-8021.

ប្រសិនបើអ្នកត្រូវការព័ត៌មាននេះជាភាសាផ្សេងទៀត សូមទាក់ទងមកឯកទេសករផ្នែកទី VI នៃ NMCOG តាមរយៈលេខទូរស័ព្ទ 978-454-8021។

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જો તમને આ માહિતી બીજી કોઈ ભાષામાં જોઈતી હોય તો, કૃપા કરીને નોર્થ મિડલસેક્સ કાઉન્સિલ ઓફ ગવર્નમેન્ટ્સ (NMCOG) ટાઇટલ VI સ્પેશ્યાલિસ્ટનો ફોન નંબર 978-454-8021 પર સંપર્ક કરો.

NOTICE OF MEETING

The October meeting of the Northern Middlesex Metropolitan Planning Organization (NMMPO) will be held on Tuesday, October 22 at 12:00 PM. This meeting will be held via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84994892225?pwd=X6uqzTjFm1kTPhivu7mBNP8ypYMZYy.1

Meeting ID: 849 9489 2225
Passcode: 2050_k3

To join the meeting by audio only: 646-931-3860. For assistance connecting to the meeting, please contact our office at (978) 454-8021.

AGENDA

1.       Welcome and Introductions

2.       Open Forum - Opportunity for comments from MPO members, community stakeholders, and the public

3.       Approval of the September 25, 2024 NMMPO Meeting Minutes (Vote Required)

4.       Amendment to FFY 2025 Unified Planning Work Program (Vote Required)
MPO staff will proposed amendments to the FFY 2025 Unified Planning Work Program. Action item to release for a 21 day public comment period.

5.       November and December Meeting Schedule
MPO staff will present alternate proposed dates for upcoming meetings due to November and December holiday schedules.

6.       Other Business not known at the time of posting of this agenda.

7.       Adjournment 

City/Town Clerks: Please post pursuant to Open Meeting Law.

Please contact NMCOG at NMCOGadmin@nmcog.org with any questions on this agenda.

MEETING ACCESSIBILITY

Please note that even though this meeting has a virtual option and there will not be a need to be physically present, NMCOG is accessible to persons with disabilities and by public transportation via fixed route bus service and commuter rail. Please refer to the LRTA (http://www.lrta.com/) and MBTA (http://mbta.com/) websites for additional information. The NMCOG office has secure bicycle parking available. Please do not leave bicycles in the lobby. The NMMPO provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats), as available. For assistance, please contact (978) 454-8021 or NMCOGadmin@nmcog.org. Requests should be made as soon as possible for services requiring advanced arrangements, including sign-language, CART or language translation or interpretation.

TITLE VI NOTICE OF PROTECTION

The NMMPO fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. The NMMPO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, English proficiency, income, religious creed, ancestry, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, military service, or gender identity or expression. Any person who believes that he/she or any specific class of persons has been subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI or related statutes or regulations may, himself/herself or via a representative, file a complaint with the MPO. For more information regarding filing a complaint, please call (978) 454-8021 or email civilrights@nmcog.org, or visit the NMCOG Title VI webpage at nmcog.org/civil-rights-title-vi.

If this information is needed in another language, please contact the NMCOG Title VI Specialist at 978-454- 8021.

Si necesita esta información en otro idioma, por favor contacte al especialista de NMCOG del Título VI al 978- 454-8021.

Caso esta informação seja necessária em outro idioma, favor contar o Especialista em Título VI do NMCOG pelo telefone 978-454-8021.

Nếu quý vị cần thông tin này bằng ngôn ngữ khác, vui lòng liên hệ với Chuyên gia Bảo vệ Quyền Dân sự Bộ VI của NMCOG qua số điện thoại 978-454-8021.

ប្រសិនបើអ្នកត្រូវការព័ត៌មាននេះជាភាសាផ្សេងទៀត សូមទាក់ទងមកឯកទេសករផ្នែកទី VI នៃ NMCOG តាមរយៈលេខទូរស័ព្ទ 978-454-8021។

如果您需要使用其他语言了解这些信息，请联系北密德尔塞克斯政府协会(NMCOG)第六章专员，电话978-454-8021。

如果您需要使用其他語言了解這些信息，請聯繫北密德爾塞克斯政府協會(NMCOG)第六章專員，電話978-454-8021。

إذا كنت بحاجة إلى هذه المعلومات بلغة أخرى، يرجى الاتصال بأخصائي الفصل السادس في مجلس حكومات شمال ميدلسكس (NMCOG) على الرقم 978-454-8021.

જો તમને આ માહિતી બીજી કોઈ ભાષામાં જોઈતી હોય તો, કૃપા કરીને નોર્થ મિડલસેક્સ કાઉન્સિલ ઓફ ગવર્નમેન્ટ્સ (NMCOG) ટાઇટલ VI સ્પેશ્યાલિસ્ટનો ફોન નંબર 978-454-8021 પર સંપર્ક કરો.

NOTICE OF MEETING

The next meeting of the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at NMCOG Offices, 672 Suffolk Street, Suite 100, Lowell, MA 01854 with optional remote access via Zoom. To join this meeting via Zoom, please go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88101757628?pwd=MlI4dEhJaXFHZERLNHIxZzN0ZHN6dz09. The Meeting ID is: 881 0175 7628and Passcode is: 439793. If you are joining by phone, dial (646) 558-8656, Meeting ID# 881 0175 7628

Join us at Old Town Hall in Tyngsborough on Wednesday, October 16 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM to celebrate 60 years of regional planning in the Northern Middlesex region! Following a brief meeting of the NMCOG Council, we will convene an engaging panel of local and state experts to discuss economic opportunities across our region, featuring:

Light hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Please RSVP to NMCOGadmin@nmcog.org by October 11th.

NOTICE OF MEETING

The Northern Middlesex Metropolitan Planning Organization (NMMPO) will meet virtually on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 2:00 P.M., via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84994892225?pwd=MmFzRzE2N1BvRGdTRG9KTk1Ma3VtUT09 Meeting ID: 849 9489 2225, Passcode: 2050_k3.

Please note this meeting will be virtual attendance only.

To join the meeting by audio only: +1-646 931-3860. For assistance connecting to the meeting, please contact our office at (978) 454-8021. The meeting agenda is provided below.

AGENDA

1.      Welcome and Introductions

2.      Open Forum - Opportunity for comments from MPO members, community stakeholders, and the public

3.      Approval of the July 24, 2024 NMMPO Meeting Minutes (Vote Required)

4.      Status Report on Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Projects Under Design and Construction

5.      Adjustment to Envision 2050: the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (Vote Required)

MPO staff will present adjustments based on a Corrective Action provided by FHWA and FTA in the Federal Certification Review. The adjustment revises Envision 2050 to include performance measures previously approved by the MPO on 2/22/23 and 2/28/24. Action item to endorse.

6.      EV Buses on Regional Bridges and Roadways

MPO staff will present the study as funded by the FFY 2024 UPWP and for which the MPO approved an amended scope of work in June.

7.      NMCOG Website Scope of Work

MPO staff will present a scope of work related to transitioning the NMCOG website to a Content Management Systems-based service provider to begin in FFY 2025 under Task 2.2, “Transportation Equity Program” of the FFY 2025 UPWP.

8.      Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Scope of Work

MPO staff will present a scope of work related to creating a region-wide bicycle and pedestrian plan under Task 3.9, “Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning” of the FFY 2024 UPWP and Task 6.1 “Active Transportation and Complete Streets” of the FFY 2025 UPWP.

9.      Public Participation Plan Scope of Work

MPO staff will present the scope of work as funded by the FFY 2024 and 2025 UPWP. Per Federal Certification Review, the NMMPO must update its Public Participation Plan by the end of April, 2025.

10.  Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2024 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Close Out and Adjustment 2

Staff will summarize work and deliverables completed in FFY 2024, how this work relates to the NMMPO Federal Certification Review, and share information about an FFY 2024 adjustment as well as amendments anticipated in October of 2025.

11.  Other Business not known at the time of posting of this agenda.

12.  Adjournment

NOTICE OF MEETING

The next meeting of the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at NMCOG Offices, 672 Suffolk Street, Suite 100, Lowell, MA 01854 with optional remote access via Zoom. To join this meeting via Zoom, please go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88101757628?pwd=MlI4dEhJaXFHZERLNHIxZzN0ZHN6dz09. The Meeting ID is: 881 0175 7628and Passcode is: 439793. If you are joining by phone, dial (646) 558-8656, Meeting ID# 881 0175 7628

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee Meeting (CEDS)

Northern Middlesex Council of Governments is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83274752111?pwd=Y1gwUWNMWmYyN3NTOTQ2VXJPemlUUT09

Meeting ID: 832 7475 2111

Passcode: 148525

The Northern Middlesex Metropolitan Planning Organization (NMMPO) is not meeting in August. The next meeting of the NMMPO is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 2:00 P.M.

NOTICE OF MEETING

The Northern Middlesex Metropolitan Planning Organization (NMMPO) will meet virtually on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 2:00 P.M., via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84994892225?pwd=MmFzRzE2N1BvRGdTRG9KTk1Ma3VtUT09 Meeting ID: 849 9489 2225, Passcode: 2050k3. To join the meeting by audio only: +1-646 931-3860. Meeting invitation information is available at www.nmcog.org/calendar and is listed below. For assistance connecting to the meeting, please contact our office at (978) 454-8021. The meeting agenda is provided below.

LOCATION UPDATE

NOTICE OF MEETING

The next meeting of the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83176268692. 
The Meeting ID is: 831 7626 8692. If you are joining by phone, dial (309) 205-3325, Meeting ID# 831 7626 8692#

AGENDA

1.       Call to Order and Roll Call

2.       Officer Vacancy – Assistant Clerk (Vote Required)

3.       Meeting Minutes – (Vote Required)
Minutes from NMCOG Council Meeting 5/22/24 and NMCOG Special Council Meeting 6/13/24

4.       Financial Report and Warrant - (Vote Required)

5.       Bylaw Amendment: Nominations and Elections – (Vote Required)

6.       Community Exchange

 7.       NMCOG Reminders and Announcements

o   NMMPO Meeting – July 24 at 2 PM (hybrid on Zoom and at NMCOG)

o   NMCOG Elections – August/ September

o   NMCOG Council Meeting – September 18 at 7 PM (hybrid on Zoom and at NMCOG)

o   NMMPO Meeting – September 26 at 2 PM (hybrid on Zoom and at NMCOG)

o   NMCOG Annual Meeting – October 16 at 7 PM (in person only, location TBD)

8.       Other Business not known at the time of posting of this agenda.

 9.       Adjourn

CITY/TOWN CLERKS:  PLEASE POST PURSUANT TO OPEN MEETING LAW

Please contact Lesley Shahbazian at lshahbazian@nmcog.org with any questions on this agenda.

TIP Amendment Public Meeting

The Northern Middlesex Metropolitan Planning Organization (NMMPO) will host a public comment meeting virtually on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 5:30 P.M., via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88026781863. Meeting ID: 880 2678 1863. To join the meeting by audio only, call: +1-646 931-3860. Meeting invitation information is also available at www.nmcog.org/calendar. For assistance connecting to the meeting, please contact our office at (978) 454-8021. The meeting agenda is provided below.

AGENDA

1.       Welcome and Introductions

2.       FFY 2024-2028 Draft Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment #4

a.       Project #607887, Replacement of the Rourke Bridge in Lowell

b.       Project #608227, Yankee Doodle Bike Path

3.       FFY 2024-2028 Draft TIP Amendment #5

a.       Project #LRTA011869: Transit Vehicle Purchase

b.       Project #LRTA011635: Purchase of Fixed Route Hybrid-Electric Bus

4.       Open Forum - Opportunity for Comments from MPO Members, Community Stakeholders, and the Public

5.       Other Business

a.       Next MPO Meeting Date: July 26, 2024

6.       Adjournment

City/Town Clerks: Please post pursuant to Open Meeting Law.

Please contact Lesley Shahbazian at lshahbazian@nmcog.org with any questions on this agenda.

  MEETING ACCESSIBILITY

Please note that even though this meeting is held virtually and there is not a need to be physically present, NMCOG is accessible to persons with disabilities and by public transportation via fixed route bus service and commuter rail. Please refer to the LRTA (http://www.lrta.com/) and MBTA (http://mbta.com/) websites for additional information. The NMCOG office has secure bicycle parking available. Please do not leave bicycles in the lobby. The NMMPO provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats), as available. For assistance, please contact (978) 454-8021 or lshahbazian@nmcog.org. Requests should be made as soon as possible for services requiring advanced arrangements, including sign-language, CART or language translation or interpretation.

TITLE VI NOTICE OF PROTECTION

The NMMPO fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. The NMMPO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, English proficiency, income, religious creed, ancestry, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, military service, or gender identity or expression. Any person who believes that he/she or any specific class of persons has been subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI or related statutes or regulations may, himself/herself or via a representative, file a complaint with the MPO. For more information regarding filing a complaint, please contact (978) 454-8021 or jraitt@nmcog.org, or go to the NMCOG website at www.nmcog.org.

If this information is needed in another language, please contact the NMCOG Title VI Specialist at 978-454- 8021.

Caso esta informação seja necessária em outro idioma, favor contar o Especialista em Título VI do NMCOG pelo telefone 978-454-8021.

្របសិនេបើេ􀊷ក-អ􀊅ក្រត􀌰វ􀈗របកែ្របព័ត៌􀊤នេនះ សូម􀉽ក់ទកអ􀊅កឯកេទសេលើជំពូកទី6 របស់NMCOG 􀉳មរយៈេលខទូរស័ព􀉻 978-454-8021

Si necesita esta información en otro idioma, por favor contacte al especialista de NMCOG del Título VI al 978- 454-8021.

Si yon moun vle genyen enfòmasyon sa yo nan yon lòt lang, tanpri kontakte Espesyalis NMCOG Title VI la nan nimewo 978-454-8021.

如果需要使用其它语言了解信息，请联系马萨诸塞州交通部（NMCOG）《民权法案》第六章专员，电话

978-454-8021。