2024 Regional Transportation Plan Under Development

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) has begun work on developing the next Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) for Berkshire County.

The RTP has a 20-year planning horizon and is updated every four years. The plan serves as the County's overarching transportation planning document and is required to ensure the region remains eligible to receive federal transportation funding. The RTP employs a systematic approach to evaluate the performance of the transportation system, to identify "needs" or deficiencies in the system, and to develop solutions that best address any existing gaps to meet the region's needs.

Berkshire County residents are invited to give their input to help develop the RTP.

Three public information sessions have been scheduled to provide an opportunity to learn more about the RTP purpose, process, and products. The first will be held at the Berkshire Athenaeum in Pittsfield on Wednesday Nov. 2, from 5:30-6:30pm.

The second will be held at the North Adams City Hall on Thursday Nov. 10, from 5:30-6:30pm. The third session will be held on Tuesday Nov. 16, at the Great Barrington firehouse from 5:30-6:30pm. All meetings will also be broadcast live as a

Zoom webinar. Spanish interpretation for these webinars is available by request.

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Gateway Fiber Expansion Nears Completion

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
03:50PM / Wednesday, November 11, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Gateway Fiber is nearing completion of its Pittsfield expansion, bringing high-speed internet access to 2,000 additional homes and businesses.

The expansion marks another step toward increasing competition among internet providers and strengthening the city's telecommunications infrastructure, bringing service availability to nearly 6,000 homes and businesses.

Construction of the expansion began in July 2025, marked by a ribbon-cutting at the Colonial Theatre.

At that event, Senior Vice President of Market Growth Sarah Lang said the company is investing millions into Pittsfield to provide a better internet service.

The company also emphasized the importance of affordable internet options, particularly with the increased need for accessible, reliable connectivity for jobs, education, and healthcare.

Gateway Fiber is a 100 percent fiber internet provider serving residents and small to medium-sized businesses, said John Meyer, Gateway Fiber's chief customer officer John Meyer said.

It provides a "fairer, friendlier, faster" internet experience through transparent pricing, local customer support and high-speed service, he said

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