Directions Employment Newsletter Search Facebook Facebook 1 Fenn Street, Suite 201, Pittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 442-1521 About Programs Events Resources News Contacts Berkshire Regional Planning Commission is the official region-wide planning agency in Berkshire County providing comprehensive planning services to municipalities which include land use, transportation, community and economic development, public health and environmental planning. BRPC promotes regional collaboration among communities and works to increase coordination between all levels of government. Hot Topics COVID-19 On June 16th, 2021, Governor Baker signed into law a bill extending pandemic-inspired authorizations for remote public meetings through April 1, 2022. View News & Announcements Auditor Bump calls for “Rural Rescue Plan” Auditor Bump calls for “Rural Rescue Plan” that will increase Chapter 90 funding, create a public infrastructure agency, and enhance access to broadband. Read More Read more about Auditor Bump calls for “Rural Rescue Plan” BRTA Temporary Service Change Starting Sunday, July 25, 2021 The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) is affected and impacted by the nationwide workforce shortage. This lack of qualified drivers available to operate the BRTA vehicles is resulting in a reduction of transportation services, including fixed bus route and paratransit. Read More Read more about BRTA Temporary Service Change Starting Sunday, July 25, 2021 View All Calendar of Events THU 09 BRPC FINANCE COMMITTEE December 9 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm WED 22 BRPC REGIONAL ISSUES COMMITTEE December 22 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm JAN 06 BRPC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE January 6, 2022 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm JAN 12 BRPC COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY COMMITTEE January 12, 2022 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm JAN 20 BRPC COMMISSION January 20, 2022 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm View More… COMMUNITY PLANNING BRPC assists in the development of master and comprehensive plans, zoning bylaws, and other land use projects including review of site-specific development projects. View Projects COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & HOUSING BRPC supports strategies, programs and projects that strengthen our region through housing rehabilitation and development and promote efficient use of municipal resources. View Projects DATA & INFORMATION SERVICES BRPC provides Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping services, data analysis, and manages Berkshire Benchmarks, the region’s data clearinghouse. View Projects ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BRPC coordinates with federal, state, regional and local partners to pursue economic development strategies, programs, and projects that encourage investment in our region. View Projects EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLANNING BRPC guides emergency preparedness through multi-agency coordination for improved regional resiliency in two areas: public health, including public health emergency preparedness, and the natural environment, including hazard mitigation plans and municipal vulnerability assessments. View Projects ENVIRONMENTAL & ENERGY PLANNING BRPC supports strategies, programs and projects that strengthen and protect the natural and built environment through local and regional initiatives including Brownfields assessments and cleanups, stormwater management, climate adaptation and resiliency, clean and efficient energy, and Green Communities. View Projects PUBLIC HEALTH BRPC delivers public health and wellness support through coordination of regional partnerships such as the Berkshire Public Health Alliance and Berkshire Opioid Abuse Prevention Collaborative. View Projects REGIONAL INITIATIVES & SERVICES BRPC participates in regional initiatives related to topics such as public education and access to broadband, and operates a regional Group Purchasing Program. View Projects TRANSPORTATION PLANNING BRPC performs regional transportation planning and assists communities with traffic studies, bicycle and pedestrian (Compete Streets) initiatives, conducts traffic counts, address safety issues and develops innovative transportation solutions to improve mobility for residents. View Projects ADMINISTRATION BRPC's Administration staff provide financial management, support to Programs and Initiatives, and support to the Commission's policy body. View Projects Partners 1 Fenn Street, Suite 201 Pittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 442-1521 Facebook Linked In Facebook Community Development & Housing Community Planning Data & Information Services Economic Development Emergency Preparedness Planning Environmental & Energy Planning Public Health Regional Initiatives & Services Transportation Planning Administration English Copyright © 2021 Berkshire Regional Planning Commission Designed by H Terry Designs