Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization

Notice of Public Review and Comment Period on Transportation Planning Documents:

The Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has released the draft FFY2027 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), draft FFY 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the draft FFY 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment 3 for a 14-day public review and comment period. Members of the public are invited to review these documents and provide comments. Copies of these documents are available for review online at: www.capecodcommission.org/mpo.

• DRAFT FFY 2027 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) 
• DRAFT FFY 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 
• DRAFT FFY 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment 3

The UPWP describes all significant transportation planning activities planned on Cape Cod over the twelve (12) month period from October 2026 through September 2027. The TIP serves as a prioritized listing of roadway, bridge, and transit projects proposed for implementation during the next five (5) federal fiscal years. FFY 2026-2030 TIP Draft Amendment 3 would program the Barnstable Route 132 Park and Ride Expansion project in Federal Fiscal Year 2026, provide funding for the replacement of fifteen vehicles through the State’s Mobility Assistance Program, and provide funding for various Steamship Authority projects including the Woods Hole Terminal Amenities Project, parking lot improvements, Hyannis terminal improvements, bus replacements, and purchase of rescue boats.  

A virtual public meeting will be held at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 to learn more about the TIP and UPWP and obtain public feedback. Access the virtual public meeting by clicking: www.capecodcommission.org/outreach/join or calling in to (929) 205-6099 and entering meeting ID 961 1903 7671. 

A virtual public meeting of the Cape Cod MPO is scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM to hear additional public comments and consider endorsement of the TIP and the UPWP. Access the public meeting by clicking: www.capecodcommission.org/mpo/join or by calling in to (929) 205-6099 and entering meeting ID 932 6393 2207.

Details for both virtual meetings will be available at www.capecodcommission.org/mpo. Public comments will be accepted through May 11, 2026, and may be submitted via mail or e-mail:

Mail:
Cape Cod Commission Transportation Program, attn. Colleen Medeiros, Transportation Program Manager
3225 Main Street (Route 6A)
PO Box 226
Barnstable MA 02630-0226

E-mail: transportation@capecodcommission.org

Overview

The Cape Cod Commission coordinates transportation planning activities under the guidance of the Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), a collaboration of local, regional, state, and federal officials. The MPO, designated under federal transportation legislation following the 1990 United States Census, meets to review, direct, and vote on aspects and products of the transportation planning process.

The Cape Cod Joint Transportation Committee (CCJTC) is the transportation planning advisory group that reviews, discusses, and votes on recommendations to the Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization.

The Cape Cod Commission's MPO-related work includes:

• the preparation of an annual Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) for transportation planning activities;
• an annual update of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and any necessary TIP amendments; and
• the development and implementation of the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and the Congestion Management Plan (CMP).

The process by which the MPO solicits public involvement and cooperative decision-making as part of the transportation planning process is detailed in the MPO's Public Participation Plan (PPP).

Watch a video describing the planning process for the Transportation Improvement Program and the Unified Planning Work Program:

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Cape Cod Metropolitan Organization Vital Documents

Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization Memorandum of Understanding on Transportation Planning and Programming (April 25, 2022)

New: Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization Meeting Recordings | Approved Meeting Minutes