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.
Splinter Group Meeting on Transportation Funding
Sources say the side-meetings grew out of concern about the slow pace of the task force and frustration with the Healey administration’s push for a “tool kit” of revenue options rather than a curated list of preferred options.
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.
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.
Letter to the Editor: Federal I-90 Grant Deserves Celebration
The recent news that Massachusetts will receive a $335 million infrastructure grant for the Allston Multimodal Project is a massive victory for the Greater Boston economy.
Harvard Not the Only Winner from Feds’ Mass. Pike Money
A $335.4 million federal grant to rebuild a key section of the Mass. Pike and build a new transit hub in Allston will help unlock Harvard University’s plans for a big, new science and technology-focused neighborhood. But the school isn’t the only winner, experts say.
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.
Personnel File – No. 353
Who’s on the move?
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s The Personnel File.
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.
MBTA Bulks Up Commuter Rail Service Amid Commute Concerns
Several MBTA commuter rail lines are getting more rush-hour service as data mounts that commute problems are a leading cause of Boston-area workers reluctance to return to the office full-time.
MassDOT Secretary Fiandaca Leaving After Eight Months
Gov. Maura Healey’s top transportation official is stepping down in two weeks, being replaced on a temporary basis by her deputy.
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.
Healey Files Second Ask for Allston Multimodal Cash
Gov. Maura Healey is again asking federal officials for financial help for an infrastructure project that political and business leaders see as vital to unlocking development potential in and around Boston’s Allston neighborhood.
Personnel File – No. 339
Who’s on the move? From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s The Personnel File.
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.
