Merrimack Valley Planning Commission

MVPC is looking for volunteers to paint flags in honor of victims of traffic violence. Help build a memorial to the 94 people who have been killed on roads in the region since 2020. Find out more through the link: mvpc.org/2024/11/27/wor…

Curious how many people are using the shared use paths across the region? So is MVPC! We are installing permanent trail counters on shared use paths from Methuen to Salisbury. Read the linked article to find out more! mvpc.org/2024/10/09/val…

Join us on Oct 9 at 6:30 PM at Memorial Hall Library for a public info session on Elm Square transportation safety improvements. Discuss mid- & long-term plans to enhance pedestrian, bicycle, & vehicular safety.

@MassDOT will be holding public information meetings regarding I-495 Bridge Replacements in Lawrence on April 8 and in Andover on April 23. Visit the website below for more information and to sign up for project updates. mass.gov/i-495-andover-…

Curious how federal transportation funding makes its way to the Merrimack Valley? Want to know what's in store for the 2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program? Check MVPC's the latest article! mvpc.org/2024/03/05/tra…

Want safer streets that connect sustainable modes of transportation? Join MVPC at the Lawrence Public Library on March 20 at 6pm and share your vision for safe and connected streets. Fun activities and food are provided!

MVPC's Transportation Staff conducted intercept surveys on shared use paths throughout the region! Read about the results and takeaways from the public engagement effort. mvpc.org/2024/02/13/mv-…

MVPC is updating its Active Transportation Plan - MV Moves! MV Moves studies the region's existing shared use path network and planning future connections. Read about our public engagement process and reach out to us with any comments you have! mvpc.org/2023/12/28/mv-…

MVPC is proud to sponsor the RTA Advocated Coalition & Partners event on Advancing Regional Transit: Greater Lowell & Merrimack Valley Round Table. Join us for the virtual event on December 13 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm! @MeVaTransit @MAPublicHealth @GndwkLawrence @myLrta

Please join us as we bring together local and state leaders to launch our Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) - the 5 year plan for economic development across the Merrimack Valley. RSVP & more info: event.mvpc.org/ceds

@MVRTA_ is bringing back the beach bus #23 with express service from Lawrence to Salisbury Beach beginning this Saturday (7/1)! Bus leaves McGovern Garage at 9:15am and 11:15am - FREE PARKING AT MCGOVERN - and returns at 3 and 5pm! Every Saturday ALL SUMMER LONG!

Another great event with the MV Chamber of Commerce. Thanks to our partners at the MA Office of Business Development for supporting our economic development work across the region, helping businesses start and grow in the Merrimack Valley.

Our Transportation program supported @GndwkLawrence and @LawrencePaLante as they transformed a former informal parking lot into a park! Read our recap of the project here: mvpc.org/2022/11/07/ben…

A few weeks ago MVPC transportation staff attended the #NACTO2022 Designing Cities Conference. It was a great opportunity to learn from and collaborate with leaders in the planning field from across the country. Read more about it here: mvpc.org/2022/09/20/des…

This is the last week to fill out our MV Vision Survey to share your perspective on how to spend transportation funds. We will begin a new phase of our public engagement plan in October which will be informed by the survey data! survey.mvpc.org/mvision2050

@GndwkLawrence @LawrencePaLante

Our Transportation Program administers the Federal Transportation funds for the communities in the Merrimack Valley. Projects included in Merrimack Valley Vision 2050 are eligible for funding. Take our survey to help inform which projects will be funded! survey.mvpc.org/MVision2050

Check out our Metropolitan Transportation Plan Project Webpage to learn about the plan and view the kick-off meeting! We are scheduling community events to attend this summer. Please reach out with suggestions. mvpc.org/transportation…

Check out our Transportation Program's piece on the Top 100 Crash Cluster list! More to come on this story. mvpc.org/2022/06/15/mvp…

Thank you to Mark Richey Woodworking (@WoodworkingMark) in Newburyport for hosing us & @NewburyportGov yesterday to tour their facility and learn more about their exciting work happening right here in the Merrimack Valley.