Transportation & Mobility
MCOG works with Midcoast communities to improve transportation systems by enhancing safety, expanding access, and supporting regional connectivity through planning, partnerships, and project development. In partnership with the Maine Department of Transportation, transportation technical assistance is provided to support local and regional planning efforts. This work helps improve connections to jobs, healthcare, and essential services while strengthening downtowns and regional hubs and addressing the unique challenges of rural and coastal communities.
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Transportation planning efforts are continuing to expand to better support growing regional needs and provide more comprehensive, locally responsive services across the Midcoast. This work focuses on identifying critical transportation issues and priorities, including peak traffic, workforce movement, and access challenges, and translating those needs into actionable projects.
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Partnership with municipalities and regional stakeholders is central to the planning and project development process, from early problem identification through implementation. This includes data analysis and community engagement, the development of plans and project concepts, the identification of funding opportunities, and the coordination with consultants and agency partners. Through this process, practical, community-informed solutions are advanced that improve mobility, safety, and quality of life across the region.
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Current Projects
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Regional Safety Action Plan
In partnership with Camden, Rockport, Rockland, Thomaston, and Warren, MCOG is developing an SS4A Safety Action Plan to improve roadway safety across participating communities.
The project focuses on identifying high-risk locations and developing strategies to reduce serious injuries and fatalities for all road users. Additional work includes a multimodal assessment in Warren, a traffic calming study in Thomaston, and demonstration projects in Rockland, Camden, and Thomaston.
See more information below:
Safe Streets and Roads Project Overview
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Thriving Communities Program​
The Midcoast Thriving Communities project is a region-wide effort to improve how people move across Midcoast communities. The project combines a regional transit feasibility study and targeted pinch point analysis to identify barriers, strengthen connections to jobs, healthcare, and essential services, and guide future transportation investments. This work will support a more connected and accessible Midcoast region.
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See more information below:
TCP Sept 30 and Oct 1, 2024 Meeting Summaries
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Services & Support
Transportation work focuses on addressing a wide range of community needs, from identifying priorities to securing funding and coordinating with partners to advance projects. This approach emphasizes practical, community-informed solutions that improve safety, access, and connectivity across the region.
Download more details on the following list of our transportation services.
Regional Transportation Planning
Helping communities identify transportation priorities and coordinate across municipalities and state partners. This includes supporting long-range planning efforts and corridor-based strategies that strengthen regional connectivity.
Transit Planning & Mobility Solutions
Evaluation of transit needs, identification of service gaps, and exploration of opportunities to improve connections to jobs, healthcare, and essential services. This includes support for feasibility studies and service planning efforts.
Active Transportation Planning
Development of safe and connected walking and biking networks, including identifying gaps in sidewalks, crossings, and trails, and integrating active transportation into broader transportation systems.
Traffic Calming & Safety Improvements
Addressing roadway safety concerns through the identification of high-risk locations and the development of strategies to reduce speeds and improve conditions for all users.
Resilient Infrastructure & Roadway Planning
Planning for climate impacts and long-term infrastructure needs, including culvert upgrades and strategies for more resilient roadway design.
Parking & Downtown Accessibility
Evaluation of parking, circulation, and access in downtowns and village centers to improve usability and support local economic activity.
Supportive Infrastructure
Identification of opportunities for infrastructure that enhances mobility—such as EV charging—while aligning transportation investments with broader community goals.
Transportation Funding & Project Support
Support for identifying funding opportunities, developing grant strategies, and connecting communities with consultants and partners to move projects from concept through implementation.
Funding & Project Support
Helping communities identify funding opportunities, develop grant applications, and move projects from concept to implementation.
Work With Us
Interested in starting a transportation project or exploring funding opportunities?
Contact MCOG to discuss how we can support your community.
Rebekah Rose
Transportation Planner
rrose@midcoastcog.com
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