Government Affairs
Planning101 is a space for MAPC staff to share their wealth of knowledge on topics related to smart growth and regional collaboration. This blog covers a diverse range of issues that include transportation, clean energy, land use, environment, public health, local government, equity, the innovative usage of public data, and the process of creating digital tools.
MAPC Issues Statement on Trump Administration Rollback of Fuel Efficiency Standards
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) today issued a statement responding to weakened fuel efficiency standards announced by the Trump […]
Tell Legislators: We Need Transportation Funding!
Stand with us now and tell the Massachusetts House to support comprehensive, statewide transportation funding. Across the entire state, our […]
MAPC endorses Work and Family Mobility Act
MAPC Endorses Work and Family Mobility Act On Wednesday, Feb. 12, the MAPC Executive and Legislative Committees voted to endorse […]
The Future of Transportation Commission: Looking Back, Looking Ahead
Future of Transportation Commission members, transportation leaders converge to reflect on the anniversary of the Commission’s report It has been […]
Cities and Towns to Beacon Hill: We Need Additional Revenue for Transportation
Greater Boston Mayors and Managers support 15 cent increase to the gas tax and other funding mechanisms to advance equity, […]
North Shore Coalition Mayors and Managers Unveil Regional Transportation Vision
Eighteen communities in the North Shore today unveiled a joint vision for transportation in the region. In a press conference […]