Public Announcements & Meetings
June 11, 2013
BRTA DBE Goal for Fiscal Year 2014-2016
The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 49 CFR Part 26. BRTA's proposed DBE participation goal for all FTA-funded transportation programs from FY2014 through FY2016 is 0.19%. A description of this goal is available for review for 30 days following publication of this notice.
Public comments regarding the established goal will be accepted for 45 days from the date of this notice. DBE businesses are encouraged to inform the BRTA of their products and services.
Comments should be directed to:
DBE Coordinator
Berkshire Regional Transit Authority
1 Columbus Avenue Suite 201
Pittsfield, MA 01201
February 15, 2013
BRTA ANNOUNCES PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR PROPOSED FARE STRUCTURE
The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) is soliciting public comments on the proposal voted on by the Advisory Board at their November 29, 2012 meeting regarding a new Fare Structure. The proposal looks to streamline the current zone fare structure while remaining revenue neutral, explore unlimited ride pass options, and integrate with MBTA CharlieCard. Additional information regarding this proposal can be viewed by CLICKING HERE. (PDF).
Public meetings to allow for comments on the proposed Fare Structure changes are scheduled for the following dates and locations:
February 25, 2013 - City Council Chambers, 10 Main Street, North Adams from 10:30 - 12:00 PM
February 25, 2013 - BRTA Board Room, One Columbus Avenue, Pittsfield from 1:30 - 3:30 PM
February 26, 2013 - Fire Station Meeting Room, 37 State Road, Gt. Barrington from 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Additional information regarding the meeting schedule can be viewed by CLICKING HERE. (PDF).
Comments may also be submitted in writing to:
BRTA, One Columbus Avenue, Suite 201, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Via e-mail at info@berkshirerta.com.
or calling 499-2782.
Comments will be accepted on the proposed Fare Structure until March 18, 2013.