Topic: Transportation – Page 6

How Are Other States Attaining Development Mitigation?

Posted on November 21, 2017 at 2:36 pm. Written by Kit Un

Other states have mitigation practices that are not currently used in Massachusetts. Below is a list of key practices used in other states. Land Banking (Colorado) Land banking is the practice […]

What Are Possible Development Mitigation Strategies?

Posted on November 21, 2017 at 2:27 pm. Written by Kit Un

Legal Considerations It is essential to understand the context for requiring development mitigation. In 1966, the Home Rule Amendment was added to the Massachusetts Constitution. The Amendment created a limited home rule […]

Route 128 Central Corridor Plan

Posted on November 21, 2017 at 12:30 pm. Written by Kit Un

The Route 128 Central Corridor Plan addresses the impacts of increased traffic volumes and seeks to reduce single occupancy trips while preserving quality of life and ensuring mobility. Download the […]

Framingham Tech Park

Posted on September 1, 2017 at 1:07 pm. Written by Kit Un

Framingham Tech Park Final Report Read the Framingham Tech Park Final Report Project background One of the goals of the Metro Boston Consortium for Sustainable Communities is to collaborate with […]

Parking Benefit Districts

Posted on July 21, 2017 at 11:41 am. Written by Kit Un

Signed in to law in late 2016, the Municipal Modernization Act allows Massachusetts cities and towns to create what is known as a parking benefit district. Parking benefit districts is […]

How are Development Impacts Identified?

Posted on April 27, 2017 at 10:14 am. Written by Kit Un

When the scale or nature of the project indicates that there may be significant traffic impacts to the surrounding transportation network and facilities, the potential type and scale of impacts […]

Parking and Transportation Demand Management

Posted on February 24, 2017 at 9:39 am. Written by Kit Un

Reducing the demand for parking is closely linked with reducing vehicle trips, so many of the programs recommended for reducing parking demand are the same ones recommended for trip reduction […]

Boston Region’s Pedestrian Transportation Plan

Posted on January 5, 2017 at 11:13 am. Written by Kit Un

The Pedestrian Plan identifies actions local governments, advocacy organizations, citizen groups, the private sector, and individuals should take to encourage walking. Adopted and released in June 2010, the Pedestrian Plan […]

Wellesley-Route 9 Enhancement Study and Plan

Posted on December 22, 2016 at 11:51 am. Written by Kit Un

The Route 9 Enhancement Study & Plan is a community-outreach-driven study for the Route 9 Corridor in Wellesley. It will provide tailored strategies for addressing the functionality and form of […]

Flexible Parking Requirements

Posted on September 1, 2016 at 1:36 pm. Written by Kit Un

Parking Requirements That Fit Your Community Most communities have standards for the minimum amount of parking required for new developments written into their zoning code. These minimums are generally based […]