Departments

Transportation

Advancing safe, efficient, and accessible mobility for all users across the Southeastern Massachusetts transportation network.

SRPEDD's Transportation Department works closely with our partners and the public in pursuit of a transportation network that serves all users.

As staff to the federally-designated Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization (SMMPO) the transportation department is responsible for the planning and programming of all modes of transportation including highways, public transit, freight, bicycles & pedestrians. SRPEDD also provides technical assistance to the 27 communities in the Southeastern Massachusetts region and two transit authorities, the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) and the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA).

We use a data driven and community focused approach to assist our communities with meeting their transportation needs and expanding transportation options in a safe and equitable manner. Our expansive public engagement and community outreach efforts strive to provide a voice in the transportation planning process for vulnerable and traditionally underserved populations.

 

Upcoming Events

SMMPO Meeting

January 21, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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JTPG Meeting

February 12, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Ongoing Work

Community Technical Assistance Program

Learn how we can assist your community with data collection, technical guidance, and other helpful resources through our Community Technical Assistance Program.

Contact:

Luis deOliveira
Senior Transportation Planner

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Active Transportation Planning

Our Active Transportation Planning Program assists communities and stakeholders with making connections for active modes of transportation such as walking and bicycling. Check out our Regional Bicycle Plan, Regional Pedestrian Plan, Bicycle Network Map, Bicycle and Pedestrian Count Program, and Trails Mapping Program.

Contact:

Jonathan Gray
Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator/Senior Planner

 

Public Engagement and Community Outreach

Our Public Engagement and Community Outreach efforts strive to provide a voice to vulnerable and traditionally underserved populations in the transportation planning process.

Contact:

Andrea Duarte
Community Outreach Coordinator

Safety Program

Our Safety Program uses data driven methods to identify problem areas along our regions roadways and to come up with innovative solutions to address those problems, while keeping the specific needs of our communities in mind.

We are currently developing a Safe Streets for All Regional Safety Action Plan for Southeastern Massachusetts, check it out here.

Contact:

Jackie Jones
Assistant Director of Transportation Planning

 

 

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Transit Planning

SRPEDD provides technical assistance to communities and the Region's two transit authorities, the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) and the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) through our Public Transit Program.

Contact:

Dan Brogan
Transit Specialist/Senior Planner

Public Health and Transportation Planning

The intersection between public health and transportation is becoming increasingly important in transportation planning. We strive to consider the impacts of transportation decision making on public health in our planning efforts.

Contact:

Noah Soutier
Public Health and Transportation Planner

 

Integrated Management Systems

SRPEDD's ongoing Integrated Management Systems Program analyzes the current and future traffic operations throughout the region and includes Regional Modeling, Congestion Mitigation and Freight Planning.

Contact:

Sean Hilton
Senior Transportation Planner

 

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Complete Streets

SRPEDD's Complete Streets Program provides assistance to communities interested in participating in the Massachusetts's Complete Streets Program,

Contact:

Rebekah Rose
Transportation Planner

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Traffic Counting and Field Work

Effective transportation planning requires accurate and timely data. SRPEDD's Traffic Count Program uses Jamar Automated Traffic Recorders (ATRs) to obtain traffic volume, speed and classification data on roads and Trafx Automated Counters to record bicycle and pedestrian volumes on paths and sidewalks. Turning movement volume counts (TMCs) are also collected for all signalized intersections in the region. This data is used to update SRPEDD's Signalized Intersection Database.

SRPEDD's Pavement Management Program collects pavement condition data for all local jurisdiction federal aid roadways on a rotating basis.

Contact:

Joseph Osborne
Transportation Planner

Zero Emission Vehicle Planning

SRPEDD is actively planning for Zero Emission Vehicles and infrastructure through our Regional Transportation Plan and other planning efforts.

Contact:

Jon Gray
Senior Transportation Planner

Regional Transportation Planning and Committees

Southeastern MA Metropolitan Planning Organization (SMMPO)

The SMMPO is the voting body involved in transportation policy making and funding allocation in southeastern MA

Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG) 

The JTPG is an advisory body involved in transportation policy making and funding allocation in southeastern MA

Regional Transportation Plan

Learn more about our Regional Transportation Plan (RTP); a needs assessment of our transportation infrastructure, including the associated costs to maintain this system into the future. 

Transportation Improvement Program

Learn about the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); a five-year programming document that lists all the needs of the regional transportation system and is updated annually. 

Unified Planning Work Program

Want to know what we are working on? Check out our Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). The UPWP is updated annually and covers all activities of the transportation department.

Public Participation Plan and Title VI

The goal of the PPP is to ensure that all persons, regardless of race, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, ancestry or ethnicity, sexual orientation or veteran’s status have an equal opportunity to participate in the SMMPO’s decision-making process.

Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan

Our CHST Plan outlines the needs of seniors, persons with a disability, and low income individuals. The document is used by MassDOT to identify eligible projects for Federal 5310 funding.

Performance Measurement

SRPEDD, as staff to the SMMPO, reports on progress towards meeting goals in key areas such as safety, infrastructure condition, congestion, system reliability, emissions and freight movement. 

Featured Projects

Route 28 Corridor Study

The Route 28 Corridor Study will examine opportunities for multi-modal transportation improvements and land use for the communities of Middleborough, Rochester and Wareham.

 

 

 

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Regional Evacuation Route Study

We are working closely with our regional partners to regionalize evacuation routes taking into account the diverse needs of our municipalities.

 

 

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Regional Pedestrian Plan

We are updating our Regional Pedestrian Plan. describes the current pedestrian needs in Southeastern Massachusetts and creates a future vision and strategy for achieving more walkable communities and neighborhoods in the region. By improving communities' sidewalks, trails, and shared use path networks, enhancing transit and bike infrastructure, and allowing for more mixed-use walkable developments, communities can create thriving neighborhoods that meet residents daily health and transportation needs with a reduced reliance on private vehicles.

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SS4A
Regional Safety Action Plan

In collaboration with local communities, residents, and state and federal partners, SRPEDD is using an SS4A planning grant to develop a Regional Safety Action Plan. The plan will identify improvements for high crash locations that will increase roadway safety and significantly reduce and eliminate roadway fatalities and serious injuries for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, public transportation, and motor vehicles.

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