Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System - BACTS

06/19/2026

06/17/2026

The Town of Orono, in partnership with the Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System - BACTS, is proposing a demonstration project for the summer and fall of 2026 to enhance safety for all roadway users at the intersection of Main Street and Westwood Street.

This project is driven by a desire to support the reduction of fatal and serious injuries by reducing conflict points and expanding access to all road users, consistent with the goals of the Draft BACTS Regional Complete Streets Policy. The project is supported by a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant.

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06/08/2026

BACTS is hiring!

The Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System (BACTS) is seeking a motivated and organized professional to serve as its Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Coordinator.

This position serves as the primary lead for Maine's statewide Traffic Incident Management program in partnership with the Maine Department of Transportation. Responsibilities include coordinating TIM training and outreach, facilitating stakeholder meetings, conducting After Action Reviews, supporting transportation safety initiatives, and assisting with transportation planning and data analysis projects.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, organizational, and technical skills and have an interest in transportation safety, emergency response, public outreach, or transportation planning. Experience in traffic incident management, transportation, emergency services, public safety, or a related field is preferred but not required.

This is a full-time position with travel throughout Maine. A flexible 40-hour work week and opportunities to work with transportation and public safety professionals statewide make this an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a rewarding public service career.

For a complete job description and application instructions, please go to -https://bactsmpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TIM-Coordinator-Job-Description.pdf

Equal Opportunity Employer
BACTS is an equal opportunity employer and shall continue to pursue a policy of non-discrimination in all employment actions, practices, and conditions of employment.
Recruitment and selection will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, age, disability, s*xual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodations for any qualified individuals, applicant or employee, will be made in accordance with the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Application review will begin immediately and this position will remain open until filled.

Please Note - We are currently seeking one individual to fill this role. We have posted both Full-Time (Exempt) and Part-Time options to attract a diverse pool of candidates and accommodate different scheduling needs. Only one candidate will be hired.

06/08/2026

BACTS is hiring!

The Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System (BACTS) is seeking a motivated and organized professional to serve as its Part-Time Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Coordinator.

This position serves as the primary lead for Maine's statewide Traffic Incident Management program in partnership with the Maine Department of Transportation. Responsibilities include coordinating TIM training and outreach, facilitating stakeholder meetings, conducting After Action Reviews, and implementing strategies to reach goals outlined in the TIM Statewide Strategic Plan.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, organizational, and technical skills and have an interest in transportation safety, emergency response, public outreach, or transportation planning. Experience in traffic incident management, transportation, emergency services, public safety, or a related field is preferred but not required.

This is a part-time position with travel throughout Maine. A flexible work week and opportunities to work with transportation and public safety professionals statewide make this an excellent opportunity for someone seeking to continue a rewarding public service career.

For a complete job description and application instructions, please go to -https://bactsmpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TIM-Coordinator-Part-Time-Job-Description.pdf

Equal Opportunity Employer
BACTS is an equal opportunity employer and shall continue to pursue a policy of non-discrimination in all employment actions, practices, and conditions of employment.
Recruitment and selection will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, age, disability, s*xual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodations for any qualified individuals, applicant or employee, will be made in accordance with the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Application review will begin immediately and this position will remain open until filled.

Please Note - We are currently seeking one individual to fill this role. We have posted both Full-Time (Exempt) and Part-Time options to attract a diverse pool of candidates and accommodate different scheduling needs. Only one candidate will be hired.

05/12/2026

BACTS Policy Committee is meeting May 19th at the Hampden Town Office or remotely via Zoom at 1:00pm.

Members of the public are encouraged to attend!

Please email [email protected] for Zoom meeting information.

Agenda for this meeting can be found here –

Policy Committee Committee Details The Policy Committee governs the MPO by overseeing the regional planning process and approving the resulting plans and programs. Policy Committee members are comprised of appointed...

03/10/2026

BACTS Policy Committee is meeting March 17th at the Veazie Town Office or remotely via Zoom at 1:00pm.

Members of the public are encouraged to attend!

Please email [email protected] for Zoom meeting information.

Agenda for this meeting can be found here -

Policy Committee Committee Details The Policy Committee governs the MPO by overseeing the regional planning process and approving the resulting plans and programs. Policy Committee members are comprised of appointed...

02/18/2026

BACTS 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Program of Projects – Public Comment Period

BACTS is seeking public comment on the draft BACTS 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the Program of Projects. The Errata Sheet includes any changes or omissions since the project list was first compiled by Maine DOT.

The draft BACTS TIP 2026-2029 can be found here -https://bactsmpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DRAFT-BACTS-2026-2029-TIP.pdf

The errata sheet can be found here - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vQi0gzRYxP9x5Vg2F1Mblovsuqwe5ce86lnEf3uvdvM/edit

Comments must be made in writing and received on or before March 2nd, 2026 at 4PM.

Please send any comments to [email protected].

The BACTS Policy Committee is responsible for final acceptance of the TIP, as well as to review and respond to comments received during the public comment period.

02/17/2026

2025-2028 BACTS Transportation Improvement Program Proposed Amendment

All TIP amendments must be posted to the BACTS website for a 10-day public comment period. This period is starting February 17th, 2026.

MaineDOT is seeking a TIP amendment of the following:

Amend the current 2025-2028 TIP to include the FHWA and FTA project list proposed for the 2026-2029 TIP. This allows all 2026 projects to be authorized at their current level of funding, with updated information, prior to the 2026-2029 STIP/TIP approval. Included in this TIP amendment is the 2026-2029 FHWA and FTA project list.

Project list and additional information regarding this amendment can be found here -https://bactsmpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2025-2028-BACTS-TIP-Amendment-02172026.pdf

The public comment period will end Friday, February 27th, 2026. Please submit any comments to [email protected].

02/10/2026

BACTS Policy Committee is meeting February 17th at the Milford Town Office or remotely via Zoom at 1:00pm.

Members of the public are encouraged to attend!

Please email [email protected] for Zoom meeting information.

Agenda for this meeting can be found here -https://bactsmpo.org/policy-committee/

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01/13/2026

BACTS Policy Committee is meeting January 20th at the Bangor City Hall - Paul Bunyan Room or remotely via Zoom at 1:00pm.
Members of the public are encouraged to attend!
Please email [email protected] for Zoom meeting information.
Agenda for this meeting can be found here -

Policy Committee Committee Details The Policy Committee governs the MPO by overseeing the regional planning process and approving the resulting plans and programs. Policy Committee members are comprised of appointed...