Massachusetts’ Transportation System Is at Risk in 2025
The coming months will determine whether we continue transforming to meet our goals for transit, climate emissions and economic growth, or if we’ll stall out.
Time to Invest in Infrastructure that Supports Climate Goals
Massachusetts still has the ability to move forward with a clear strategy that protects our state, despite uncertainty driven by last week’s election.
Massachusetts’ Approach to Federal Infrastructure Money Is Working
It’s no accident the commonwealth is winning an outsized share of federal grants. Understanding what’s behind these victories is essential as we plan for the future.
Massachusetts Is Building Momentum in Transportation
It may come as a surprise to hear, but we’ve recently turned some big corners in fixing some very real problems. Now we need a vision for the future.
Investments in Public Art Will Enhance Boston’s Greenway
The Greenway ARTbeat series is not just an investment in public art; it is an investment in the reputation of Boston and the downtown economy.
What Type of Transportation System Do We Want?
Transportation is one of the cornerstones of our economy and without safe, reliable and affordable public transit service, our economic growth will be threatened.
We Now Have a Playbook for Big Projects. Let’s Start Planning
Massachusetts recently won critical federal financial help for two huge infrastructure projects. But key to that was having projects that were shovel-ready, and few of the other projects we need to build are in a similar state.
Healey’s Transportation Funding Task Force Is Set Up to Succeed
We’ve seen many blue-ribbon commissions on transportation before. But this time, everyone knows that failure to find solutions means the MBTA – and the Greater Boston economy – will be in jeopardy.
Your Feedback Is Helping Adapt Boston’s Buildings for a Sustainable Future
The engagement of A Better City and our member companies in this process was instrumental in finding a solutions-oriented approach to a critical piece of combating climate change.
The Transformational Opportunity in Allston
The I-90 Allston Multimodal Project is more than just a road repair project. It sets Greater Boston up for the future by unlocking billions of dollars in economic growth, new jobs and new affordable housing.
How to Move Mass. Transit Forward in 2024
Gov. Maura Healey’s made significant progress on her initial transportation goals. She now has a foundation to help Massachusetts build a better transportation system next year if she can keep up this drumbeat.
Additional Items Can Boost Massachusetts’s Climate Plan
The state’s new plan to reduce its carbon emissions is missing two key and common-sense items: commuter rail electrification and a regional approach to flooding from storms and extreme heat.
It’s Time to Initiate a Comprehensive Transportation Pricing Plan
Rather than debating whether our current transportation system is currently in need of financial assistance, the question before us should be what it will take to make it all work effectively.
Lessons from the Sumner Tunnel Closure Should Shape the Future of Commuting
Data shows Boston commuters ditched the drive for mass transit this summer. Massachusetts can learn from the experience and try to make those choices permanent.
Time for Legislative Action to Modernize the MBTA
Gov. Maura Healey’s new appointments to MBTA management and board placed the right talent at the agency. Now, it is imperative to harness their expertise and ideas for reshaping the MBTA into a modern transportation system.
Boston Needs Stronger Partnerships to Beat the Heat
Boston must address this challenge by combining public sector planning and private sector partnerships to help implement community heat resilience solutions.
Healey’s Transit Hires Show Promise, But Questions Still Unresolved
With Healey’s recent appointments to the MBTA board of directors and other key positions in state government we are getting closer to solving the biggest obstacles that are holding back the MBTA.
Fixing Service While Electrifying System Requires a New Approach for T
Fixes to the T need to go beyond just new leadership and an increased workforce. We also need to explore new approaches to capital projects, service delivery and funding plans.
The Next Steps for the MBTA
Transforming the organization will require new leadership, a new culture and new funding plans. Each of these changes can begin right now.
New Partnership Aligns Needs of Buildings and Our Future Workforce
The office towers, large residential buildings and institutions of Greater Boston are already major employment centers. Now they can be central to creating new, equitable jobs in the green economy.
