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During a meeting held on January 26, 2026, the Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) announced a public review and comment period on proposed changes to roadway functional classification and freight corridor designations for a series of roadways on Cape Cod. More information on the proposed changes may be found at www.capecodcommission.org/mpo.  

The Cape Cod Commission has been awarded $476,800 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fiscal Year 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program to advance roadway safety across Barnstable County.

The grant will support Planning and Demonstration Activities that build on the recently completed Cape Cod Vision Zero Action Plan, with a focus on reducing fatal and serious injury crashes and making Cape Cod’s roadways safer for everyone, including drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users.

In October 2025, the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA) promoted John Kennedy to Administrator, filling the position left by the late Tom Cahir, who served for 16 years. Read more to learn about his new role and approach for leading the region's transit organization.

The Cape Cod Commission is exploring whether a Transportation Management Association (TMA) could help address the region’s growing mobility challenges, including seasonal congestion and workforce transportation needs, as well as the anticipated impacts of the upcoming replacement of the Sagamore and Bourne bridges.

With major infrastructure projects approaching and travel patterns continuing to evolve, regional partners are considering new tools that can improve mobility, support economic development, and better coordinate services across Cape Cod. 

Communities across Cape Cod continue to advance a wide range of roadway, safety, and multimodal improvements.  The following project updates summarize current construction activity, recently completed milestones, and upcoming work for major state and local transportation projects that are funded through the region’s Transportation Improvement Program. 

Recently, Commission transportation staff completed two regional inventory projects designed to inform future transportation improvements: an inventory of municipally owned bicycle racks and an inventory of overhead flashing beacons. Both efforts were funded through the 2025 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), which supports transportation planning initiatives throughout Barnstable County. 

During a meeting held on October 20, 2025, the Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) released the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment 1 for a 21-day public review and comment period. A copy of the document may be downloaded at www.capecodcommission.org/mpo.  Amendment 1 proposes to increase statewide TIP funding for the Harwich Elementary School, Safe Routes to School Improvement project (610670) in FFY 2026 to match the updated cost estimate of $3,538,233.  

Across multiple sessions, speakers at OneCape 2025 examined Cape Cod’s infrastructure not just as pavement and projects, but as the foundation of daily life, safety, and community character. Together, the discussions highlighted how bridges, streets, transit, preservation, and redevelopment can be designed with people at the center. 

The Cape Cod Commission, in partnership with the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA), has launched a two-year Transit Needs Assessment to better understand how public transportation is serving Cape Cod and how it can be improved for the people who rely on it every day. Whether you're a year-round resident, a seasonal resident or visitor, or a commuter heading over the canal bridges, your voice matters. This study is focused on evaluating current services, identifying gaps, and developing strategies to make public transit safer, more accessible, and more effective for everyone.

The Cape Cod Climate Action Plan encourages the region to support low- and no-carbon transportation alternatives, expand charging infrastructure, and promote programs that increase EV adoption. Since 2020, EV ownership on Cape Cod has nearly tripled, and charging infrastructure continues to grow. The Cape Cod Commission supports this progress through a range of initiatives, including several new programs focused on expanding EV access, improving infrastructure, and promoting equity.