Category: Transportation – Page 4

MAPC Finds Greater Boston Experienced Measurable Loss of Industrial Space Since 2011, Demand for this Space Remains Robust

Posted on February 14, 2023 at 2:28 pm. Written by Tim Viall

MAPC Finds Greater Boston Experienced Measurable Loss of Industrial Space Since 2011, Demand for this Space Remains Robust Deterioration of the regional industrial base could damage the region’s economic strength, […]

Metropolitan Area Planning Council Announces Policy Priorities Ahead of 193rd Legislative Session

Posted on January 3, 2023 at 3:54 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Metropolitan Area Planning Council Announces Policy Priorities Ahead of 193rd Legislative Session MAPC’s legislative priorities are rooted in the goals set in MetroCommon 2050 to create a more equitable, sustainable, […]

STUDY: App-Based Food Orders Most Likely Outnumber Ride-Hailing Trips in Mass., with Major Impacts on Traffic, Climate & Low-Wage Workers

Posted on December 13, 2022 at 8:26 am. Written by Tim Viall

STUDY: App-Based Food Orders Most Likely Outnumber Ride-Hailing Trips in Mass., with Major Impacts on Traffic, Climate & Low-Wage Workers Dark stores, emissions from delivery vehicles, and third-party app fees […]

MAPC Issues Statement on Economic Development Spending Package H. 5374

Posted on November 4, 2022 at 3:31 pm. Written by Tim Viall

MAPC Issues Statement on Economic Development Spending Package H. 5374 BOSTON – Nov. 4, 2022 – “Yesterday the Massachusetts legislature voted to approve an economic development spending package (H. 5374), […]

MARPA-DLS Conference Highlights Opportunities for Cities & Towns, Reflects on Accomplishments

Posted on October 4, 2022 at 3:55 pm. Written by Tim Viall

More than one hundred municipal officials and staff from across the Commonwealth gathered last week for the 2022 Statewide Municipal Partnerships Conference, hosted by the Mass. Association of Regional Planning […]

MARPA-DLS Conference 2022: Announcing Special Guests Governor Charlie Baker and Steve Kadish

Posted on September 20, 2022 at 12:41 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Join the Mass. Association of Regional Planning Agencies and Division of Local Services to hear from special guests Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, the Governor’s former Chief of […]

MAPC issues statement on federal MBTA report

Posted on August 31, 2022 at 4:30 pm. Written by Tim Viall

MAPC issues statement on federal MBTA report Planning agency: years of disinvestment have led to staffing shortages, backlogged repairs; MBTA must commit to strong replacement service for future shutdowns BOSTON […]

Metro Mayors Issue Statement on Orange Line Shutdown

Posted on August 3, 2022 at 9:05 am. Written by Sara Remus

Metro Mayors Issue Statement on Orange Line Shutdown For Immediate Release: Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022 The Metropolitan Mayors Coalition has advocated for a fully funded, safe, reliable, frequent, and accessible transportation […]

Metro Mayors Issue Statement on MBTA service cuts

Posted on July 8, 2022 at 4:15 pm. Written by Sara Remus

Metro Mayors Issue Statement on MBTA service cuts Photo by Paul Morris, Flickr For Immediate Release: Friday, July 8th 2022 The Metropolitan Mayors Coalition has advocated for a fully funded, […]

MAPC Launches “MetroCommon 2050: Shaping our Region Together”

Posted on May 6, 2022 at 2:21 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Flanked by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, MA-07, and scores of public officials and stakeholders from across Greater Boston this week, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) officially unveiled a land use […]