Old colony MPO prioritization plan

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $1.99 million through the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to the Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC) for the development of the Old Colony MPO Prioritization Plan. The award was obligated on September 11, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of March 31, 2028. This planning initiative will be performed in Massachusetts and will support the OCPC's regional transportation planning responsibilities across 17 municipalities in Bristol, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties.

The project deliverables encompass strategic transportation planning services that align with FHWA's core mission to support highway planning and construction initiatives. The prioritization plan will establish a framework for identifying and sequencing regional transportation infrastructure projects, supporting the Old Colony Metropolitan Planning Organization's (MPO) decision-making processes regarding capital investments in highways, bridges, safety improvements, and related transportation infrastructure within the region. This multi-year planning effort represents a continuation of OCPC's established role as a regional planning commission delivering federally-funded infrastructure and economic development initiatives.