Tag: policy – Page 2

The ripple effect: A regional approach to sustainable communities

Posted on July 2, 2012 at 4:04 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

The purchase of streetlights by Chelsea from Boston referenced in this article from Atlantic Cities was facilitated in part by MAPC. Our clean energy team is spearheading a statewide collective […]

CORI Reform: Helping ex-offenders get jobs is good for the region

Posted on May 16, 2012 at 12:13 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

Everyone deserves to have a job. But when access to employment is limited for large groups of people in a community with high rates of criminal convictions, it doesn’t only […]

Charlie's Corner: Federal transportation legislation news

Posted on May 10, 2012 at 4:24 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

On Tuesday, the Conference Committee of 47 members tasked with drafting a compromise between the Senate’s two-year transportation authorization and the House’s policy-riddled 90-day extension, met for the first time. […]

Fix the T Calculator: Tell us how YOU would fill the MBTA’s budget gap

Posted on March 8, 2012 at 1:05 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

How should the MBTA fill next year’s $161 million budget gap? You tell us! MAPC just launched our online MBTA Budget Calculator. This tool allows you to mix and match […]

Charlie's Corner: Federal smart growth legislation roundup

Posted on March 5, 2012 at 4:06 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

February was another key month for the transportation reauthorization, with quite a bit of activity packed into its 29 days. However, not all of this action brought us closer to […]