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Federal reviewers open TMA certification review for Cape Cod MPO and invite public input
Summary
FHWA and FTA officials explained the four-phase TMA certification review for the Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization, outlined the documents under examination and confirmed a desk review, site visit and a final report expected in early February; they invited written and oral public comments.
Federal Highway Administration staff and Federal Transit Administration representatives opened a public engagement session on Dec. 13 as part of a Transportation Management Area (TMA) certification review of the Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
Anthony Jones of the FHWA’s Massachusetts division described the review as a joint FHWA/FTA process required under federal regulations, intended to assess planning processes, identify best practices and recommend improvements. "This review process is not a pass, fail, or a audit of a sense," Jones said while explaining the review’s purpose and how it affects certification eligibility.
Why it matters: Certification outcomes affect…
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