Stakeholders(PDF Version) |
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Stakeholder Description |
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Amtrak |
Provides national rail passenger transportation service in the major intercity travel markets of the United States. Relevant operations for grade crossings and associated wayside equipment are covered by the Rail Operator stakeholder. |
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Central Massachusetts Convention and Visitors Bureau |
The Regional Tourism Council (RTC) for Central Massachusetts. One of the 13 RTCs in Massachusetts responsible for regional advertising, public relations, brochures, and other marketing initiatives. |
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City of Fitchburg |
Departments of the City of Fitchburg. |
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City of Leominster |
Departments of the City of Leominster. |
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City of Worcester |
Departments of the City of Worcester. |
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CMRPC - Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission |
The Regional Planning Agency (RPA) serving Central and Southern Worcester County. One of the 13 RPAs in Massachusetts. |
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Executive Office of Transportation - Office of Transportation Planning |
The Office of Transportation Planning (Planning) serves as the principal source of planning for statewide transportation. Planning works with the Regional Planning Agencies, developing a coordinated intermodal transportation plan that includes the improvement projects of all transportation agencies and authorities, including the Massachusetts Highway Department, Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission, Regional Transit Authorities, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, Massachusetts Port Authority, and Registry of Motor Vehicles. |
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Financial Institution |
Banks involved in the transfer of funds for toll and fare collection as well as for other fee based transportation services. |
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Hospitals |
Hospital/trauma centers in the region. |
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Local City/Town |
Departments of local cities/towns. Note that Local City/Town/County Public Safety appears as a separate stakeholder. |
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Local City/Town/County Public Safety |
City/town/county agencies responsible for emergency coordination, including police, fire, and EMS departments. |
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Local Media |
Print and Broadcast Media (newspaper, radio, television) information providers. |
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Local Transit Agencies |
Local transit agencies and shuttle services (public or private) within the region that are not explicitly called out in this architecture. |
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Local/Regional School Districts |
Independent school systems (including public schools) throughout the region. |
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MART - Montachusett Regional Transit Authority |
The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) serving 18 communities in the Montachusett region. One of the 16 transit authorities in Massachusetts. |
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MassHighway - Massachusetts Highway Department |
The Massachusetts Highway Department (MassHighway) is responsible for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of state highways and bridges in the Commonwealth. MassHighway has headquarters in Boston and five District offices across the state. The study region for this project is within MassHighway District 3. |
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MassPike - Massachusetts Turnpike Authority |
The Massachusetts Turnpike Authority operates the Massachusetts Turnpike (MassPike) and the Metropolitan Highway System (MHS), which includes the harbor tunnels, the Boston Turnpike Extension, and the new Central Artery roadways. |
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MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority |
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) provides mass transit to the 175 communities within its service area. These services include rapid transit, commuter rail, buses, paratransit, and commuter boats, along with associated station and parking facilities. One of the 16 Regional Transit Authorities (RTA) in Massachusetts. |
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MEMA - Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency |
MEMA, a member of the Executive Branch of Government within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is responsible for the coordination of Federal, State, local, volunteer, and private resources during disasters and emergencies. MEMA has headquarters in Framingham and four regional offices across the state. |
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MRPC - Montachusett Regional Planning Commission |
The Regional Planning Agency (RPA) for the Montachusett region, serving 22 communities in northern Worcester County. One of the 13 RPAs in Massachusetts. |
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MSP - Massachusetts State Police |
The Massachusetts State Police is the statewide law enforcement agency for the Commonwealth. |
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NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration is the parent agency of the National Weather Service. |
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Other Toll Agencies |
Agencies that manage other toll collection systems in adjoining regions. |
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Private Ground Transportation Providers |
Operators providing private ground transportation, such as taxis, limos, commuter and intercity buses, etc. |
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Private Traveler Information Service Providers |
Local, regional, and national private Traveler Information Service Providers. |
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Private Weather Service Provider |
Private providers of surface transportation weather information. |
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Rail Operators |
Passenger and freight rail operators (Amtrak, Guilford, CSX, etc.) with at-grade crossings. |
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Regional Event Promoters |
Special event promoters and venues responsible for event information in the region. |
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Regional Fare Card Agencies |
Future association of regional transit and transportation agencies sharing an interoperable regional fare card. Potential participants include MART, MBTA, WRTA, and others. |
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RMV - Registry of Motor Vehicles |
State agency responsible for the issuance of driver and vehicle credentials for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as well as an archive of various driver-related information, including crash records. |
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Travelers |
Traveling public accessing various modes of transportation, including surface street, air, rail/transit, and non-motorized. |
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WRTA - Worcester Regional Transit Authority |
The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) serving the City of Worcester and 13 surrounding communities. One of the 16 transit authorities in Massachusetts. |
