Category: Transportation

14 Cities and Towns, MassDOT, and DCR Sign Regional Autonomous Vehicles Agreement

Posted on June 22, 2018 at 4:52 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Companies looking to test autonomous vehicles on Massachusetts roads will now have a much easier time experimenting on a variety of road conditions, thanks to a new regional agreement streamlining and standardizing the application process. On Thursday, June 21, representatives from 14 cities and towns, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, and the Department of Conservation […]

Baker-Polito Administration and Local Officials Sign Regional Agreement for Autonomous Vehicle Testing

Posted on June 22, 2018 at 4:49 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

The new agreement streamlines and standardizes the process for companies seeking to test Autonomous Vehicles on Massachusetts roadways.

How Can We Fix This? How MAPC’s Data Helped Boston Make A Bus Line Faster

Posted on June 8, 2018 at 3:21 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Ninety-four percent satisfaction is hard to reach with any project. But a four-week pilot for a transit lane along a stretch of Washington Street between Roslindale Square and the Forest Hills MBTA Station, notorious for its heavy, congested traffic, achieved just that. Now, the City of Boston has announced that the bus lane will become […]

Share of Choices: New Ride-hailing Research Brief

Posted on June 1, 2018 at 10:17 am. Written by Elise Harmon

For every five people who get on an MBTA bus or train in the Inner Core, one person hops into an Uber, Lyft, or other ride-hailing vehicle. In Boston itself, among all transportation modes – driving, biking, walking, and transit – one of every 25 trips ending within the city is taken using a ride-hailing […]

Help kick off the ‘LandLine’ regional trail network for Greater Boston!

Posted on May 15, 2018 at 1:09 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Join MAPC and the City of Malden to launch the new LandLine Trail and Greenway plan, a network of connected and protected walking & biking routes across Metro Boston, 5/16 @ 10 a.m. MALDEN – Are you a bike commuter, cycling enthusiast, someone who enjoys walking, or just interested in getting out of your […]

Help Envision Future Development Near Woburn Mall & Commuter Rail

Posted on February 15, 2018 at 11:59 am. Written by Elise Harmon

Do you live in Woburn? Are you interested in helping to shape a future vision for the area from the Woburn Mall to Anderson Station?

Report Release: “Fare Choices” on Ride-Hailing in Metro Boston

Posted on February 6, 2018 at 1:09 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

On February 6, MAPC released “Fare Choices,” a survey of ride-hailing passengers in Metro Boston. The ride-hailing industry, led by Uber and Lyft, has seen explosive growth in recent years. As more and more travelers choose these on-demand mobility services, they have the potential to transform regional travel patterns. These transformations may become even more […]

Help Envision Future Development Near Rockport Commuter Rail

Posted on January 29, 2018 at 9:55 am. Written by Elise Harmon

Plan will help achieve goals for future mixed-use development Do you live in Rockport? Are you interested in helping to shape a future vision for the Rockport commuter rail station area? Join the Town of Rockport and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) for a public forum on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 starting a 7 […]

The Switch to an Electric Vehicle

Posted on November 1, 2017 at 3:10 pm. Written by Kit Un

Following the Fall Council Meeting, attendees had an exciting opportunity to ride and test drive electric vehicles. The Drive Electric Vehicle Event co-hosted by MAPC and the Department of Energy Resources were both informative and helpful. The event educated participants and even debunked myths surrounding Electric Vehicles. “Well, the Ride and Drive event sucked […]