Transportation
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.
Walk This Way: Tips for pedestrian etiquette
These days the streets of Boston (and most metropolitan areas) are full of pedestrians connected to smartphones –following the latest […]
Read MoreFix the T Calculator: Tell us how YOU would fill the MBTA’s budget gap
How should the MBTA fill next year’s $161 million budget gap? You tell us! MAPC just launched our online MBTA […]
Read MoreCharlie's Corner: Federal smart growth legislation roundup
February was another key month for the transportation reauthorization, with quite a bit of activity packed into its 29 days. […]
Read MoreMBTA's fiscal crisis hinders economic growth and harms the evironment
Originally posted on BostInno The MBTA is facing a fiscal crisis today, but the resolution to that crisis will have […]
Read MoreMake your voice heard on proposals for increased fares and cuts to T service
Earlier this week, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation began the process to raise fares and implement service cuts throughout the MBTA […]
Read More"Unbanked" Bostonians: the next hurdle for Hubway?
This story from The Atlantic’s Cities blog highlighted an important issue facing bike share programs across the country (including Hubway), […]
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