Tag: statement

MAPC Applauds Gov. Baker for Signing Landmark Climate Bill

Posted on March 26, 2021 at 3:56 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

For immediate release: Friday, March 26, 2021 BOSTON—The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) in Boston released the following statement thanking Gov. Baker for signing the new climate bill into law today. “We at MAPC are thrilled to see this history-making legislation signed into law today. This is a huge win for environmental justice, and will […]

MAPC Submits Public Comment on Governor Baker’s Interim Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2030

Posted on March 23, 2021 at 9:20 am. Written by Elise Harmon

For Release: March 23, 2021, at 9 a.m. MAPC Deputy Director Rebecca Davis released the following statement this morning: “MAPC would like to thank the Baker Administration for the opportunity to provide input on the Interim Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2030 at this critical juncture in the planning process. As drafted, the plan […]

Statement of Support for the AAPI Community

Posted on March 18, 2021 at 12:23 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

Statement of Support for the AAPI Community

Posted on March 18, 2021 at 12:21 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

Statement of Support for the AAPI Community The last year has seen an increase in racist and xenophobic assumptions, behaviors and reported attacks against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who are wrongfully perceived as responsible for the COVID-19 outbreak. The mass murder of AAPI community members in Atlanta earlier this week is a horrific continuation […]

MAPC Statement: City of Boston Rollback to Phase 2.2

Posted on December 14, 2020 at 3:11 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

“MAPC applauds Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the City of Boston for moving the city back to Phase 2.2 of the reopening plan. The rise in COVID cases, deaths, and hospitalizations demands swift action to reduce community spread, and Mayor Walsh is taking such action today. The decision to close business establishments, even temporarily, is […]

Police reform bill is first step of many to address police violence

Posted on December 3, 2020 at 4:31 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Police Reform Bill is First Step of Many to Address Police Violence Statement from Executive Director Marc Draisen Thursday, December 3, 2020 Earlier this week, the Massachusetts House and Senate passed a significant bill to address issues of police violence against persons of color. The bill includes meaningful reforms in a wide variety of areas, […]

MAPC Issues Statement on Trump Administration Rollback of Fuel Efficiency Standards

Posted on April 2, 2020 at 1:36 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Amanda Linehan Communications Director 617-933-0705 alinehan@mapc.org For Immediate Release: Thursday, April 2, 2020 The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) today issued a statement responding to weakened fuel efficiency standards announced by the Trump administration. “MAPC strongly opposes fuel efficiency rollbacks that will imperil people’s health, our environment, and the economy of our region, state, and […]

MAPC Issues Statement on Trump Administration Rollback of Fuel Efficiency Standards

Posted on April 2, 2020 at 11:15 am. Written by Elise Harmon

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) today issued a statement responding to weakened fuel efficiency standards announced by the Trump administration. “MAPC strongly opposes fuel efficiency rollbacks that will imperil people’s health, our environment, and the economy of our region, state, and country,” said MAPC Deputy Director Rebecca Davis. “Reversing course on efficiency and greenhouse […]

MAPC: House Transportation Proposal Will Raise Needed New Revenue

Posted on February 26, 2020 at 5:13 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

For immediate release: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 BOSTON – The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) today issued a statement on the House’s newly-released transportation bills. “House leadership today made some significant recommendations to raise critical new revenue for our transportation system. This conversation is overdue and desperately needed, and we’re grateful that it is underway,” […]

MAPC: MassDOT Congestion Study Takes Several Steps in the Right Direction

Posted on August 8, 2019 at 4:47 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

For immediate release: Thursday, August 8, 2019 BOSTON — The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) today issued a statement thanking MassDOT and Governor Charlie Baker for completing a long-awaited study examining the root causes and potential solutions for worsening traffic congestion in Massachusetts. “The study is a positive step in the right direction and lays […]