by James Fuccione | Oct 11, 2023 | News and Updates
Created by AARP Livable Communities with the League of American Bicyclists, the AARP Bike Audit Tool Kit is a free, 32-page, information- and image-filled guide that can be used by cycling advocates and local leaders to assess and improve the safety and accessibility...
by James Fuccione | Sep 27, 2023 | News and Updates
The Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) board voted to release the Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan (Coordinated Plan) for a 15-day public comment period on September 21 and concluding on October 6, 2023. Updated every...
by James Fuccione | Aug 2, 2023 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
The more than 1 million rural American households without cars face unique barriers as alternate modes are not always accessible or affordable. Rural non-drivers—including older adults, low-income individuals, school-aged children, and people with disabilities—need...
by James Fuccione | Jul 20, 2023 | Data and Reports
A new report from Smart Growth America takes a look back in time to examine the damage and inequities that were deliberately created by and in the federal transportation program from ~1950 onward, examines our current circumstances, and outlines concrete steps that...
by James Fuccione | Jul 12, 2023 | News and Updates
Metropolitan Planning Organizations across Massachusetts are releasing draft plans for public comment for guiding transportation priorities for the coming years. It is important for age- and dementia friendly community stakeholders – and older adults more...