Notice of Public Review and Comment Period - Revisions to the Roadway Functional Classifications and Freight Corridor Designations  

During a meeting held on January 26, 2026, the Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) announced a public review and comment period on proposed changes to roadway functional classification and freight corridor designations for a series of roadways on Cape Cod. More information on the proposed changes may be found at www.capecodcommission.org/mpo.  

The roadway functional classification updates include roads in Barnstable, Bourne, Chatham, Dennis, Falmouth, Harwich, Provincetown, Sandwich, Truro, and Wellfleet. “Roadway functional classification” is the categorization system for streets and highways based on the role and type of service they provide within the transportation network, ranging from major roadways like Route 6 to local neighborhood streets. Keeping classifications up to date helps to ensure that federal funds can be effectively targeted to support safe and efficient travel. 

Critical urban and rural freight corridors provide access and connection with the national freight network and important ports, public transportation facilities, or other intermodal freight facilities. Proposed freight corridor updates include adding Scenic Highway and Sandwich Road, both located in Bourne, and modifying the freight corridor on Route 6 in Truro to match updates to the urban area boundaries.  These designations would be incorporated into the statewide Freight Plan, which is currently under development, and would allow these corridors to be eligible for National Highway Freight Program funds. These designations would not impact regulations related to truck traffic on these or any other roadways in the region. 

Public comments will be accepted through February 16, 2026. A virtual public meeting of the Cape Cod MPO is scheduled for Monday, February 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM to hear additional public comments and vote on potential endorsement of these designations. More information on this meeting can be found at www.capecodcommission.org/mpo or by calling 508-362-3828.  

Please submit comments via mail or email:  

Mail: Cape Cod Commission Transportation Program 
Steven Tupper, Deputy Director 
3225 Main Street (Route 6A), PO Box 226 
Barnstable MA 02630-0226 

E-mail: transportation@capecodcommission.org 

For more information, contact Steven Tupper, Deputy Director, at stupper@capecodcommission.org.  
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