TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING

The public is invited to participate in the meeting using the County’s YouTube Channel platform for public participation.  You can access this site by clicking here​​, then clicking on the RATS Meeting item.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Public comments may be offered as a part of the meeting online by using the 'Add a Public Comment' feature below the active screen on the YouTube web page.  ​NOTE:  To have the ability to add a comment, you must be registered with YouTube.  Directions for creating a YouTube Account can be found here.

-- Comments may also be submitted via e-mail before or during the meeting to planning@countyofberks.com.

-- If you need alternative methods to communicate during the meeting, email us at planning@countyofberks.com

-- Comments will be addressed, as able, either during the meeting or as a follow-up after the meeting.​

 

LINKS TO MEETING MATERIALS

 

1.  Agenda / Call to Order – 1:00 p.m.
2.  Public Comment / Business from the Floor (No Materials)
3.  Review / Approval of Minutes from Coordinating Committee of January 20, 2022
4.  Review / Approval of Minutes from Technical Committee of February 3, 2022
5.  Authorization to Enter Master Planning Agreement C920001375 for FY 2023-2028 (No Materials)
6.  PennDOT Requested Amendments / Modifications to FFY 2021 – 2024 TIP

          6A.-March 17, 2022 Fiscal Constraint Table

          6B.-Systemic Safety Amendment
7.  PennDOT Requested Amendments / Modifications to FFY 2022 IIJA Additional Funds
8.  Review / Approve Draft FFY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program Project Listings (Transit and Highway / Bridge)

          8A.-DRAFT Twelve Year Program

          8B.-DRAFT LRTP and TIP County Map

          8C.-DRAFT LRTP and TIP Inset Map

          8D.-DRAFT Transit TIP
9.  Review / Approve 2020 Berks County Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Revised Mapping
10.  Review / Approve Population and Employment Projections 2025, 2030, 2035, 2040 and 2045
11.  Review / Approval of Letter of Support for Creation of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority

          (Presentation) (Draft Letter of Support)
12.  Major Project Status Report and TASA / MTF Project Status Report
13.  Commuter Services Update (January Activities) (February Activities)
14.  Other Business / Public Comment (No Materials)
15.  Adjournment

Next Meeting:  Technical Committee, Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 1:30 PM via Microsoft Teams / YouTube

                        Coordinating Committee, Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 1:00 PM via Microsoft Teams / YouTube

 

The Reading MPO is committed to compliance with nondiscrimination requirements of civil rights statutes, executive orders, regulations and policies applicable to the programs and activities it administers. Accordingly, the MPO is dedicated to ensuring that program beneficiaries receive public participation opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religious creed or economic status.  Meeting facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities and the location is reachable by public transit. The MPO will provide auxiliary services for individuals with language, speech, sight or hearing impediments provided the request for assistance is made by three days prior to the meeting. The MPO will attempt to satisfy other requests, as it is able. Please make your request for auxiliary services to Michael Golembiewski at (610) 478-6300 or planning@countyofberks.com . If you believe you have been denied participation opportunities, or otherwise discriminated against in relation to the programs or activities administered by the MPO, you may file a complaint using the procedures provided in our complaint process document or by contacting Michael Golembiewski at (610) 478-6300 or planning@countyofberks.com.