CCRPC resilience work will scope several flood‑vulnerable projects; committee weighs state vs. local focus

Christine Forde, Senior Transportation Planner at CCRPC, reviewed the resilience planning project introduced at the March TAC and said the effort uses the Transportation Resilience Planning Tool (TRPT) to evaluate vulnerability to flood damage. The project's goal is to identify a list of projects and scope three to five so they are ready to pursue available funding or grants; lower-cost conceptual planning is also being considered for other projects.

Joe Segale provided a committee update and discussion focused on whether the effort should prioritize state-owned roads or local roads, and whether to prioritize structures (bridges/culverts) or road segments. Members noted that the magnitude of cost differs between structures and segments and that FEMA floodplain designation could affect eligibility or prioritization. Matthew Arancio said it may be useful to keep state and local road prioritization separate and that the type and magnitude of risk—flood inundation versus washout—are important considerations.

Next steps include reviewing the project list to identify which projects should proceed to scoping with appropriate budgets, and preparing an operational playbook for high-priority corridors such as Route 2/I-89 between Bolton and Richmond. No formal action was taken; staff will continue scoping recommendations for future funding applications.