@BostonRegionMPO profile picture
Boston Region MPO @BostonRegionMPO

We study transportation issues and fund transportation projects in the Boston region. Submit comments at bostonmpo.org/contact.

Joined March 2010
  • Tweets 4,740
  • Following 1,122
  • Followers 1,407
1,484 Photos and videos
The MPO is hiring a transportation planner to support our capital investment planning, the Transportation Improvement Program, which allocates federal funds to transportation projects that serve the region. Salary range: $66K–$76K Apply: governmentjobs.com/careers/b…
Image of a busy intersection with text that says "we're hiring. transportation planner. starting salary range: $66k-$76k.

ALT Image of a busy intersection with text that says "we're hiring. transportation planner. starting salary range: $66k-$76k.
46
The MPO is looking for input as we update our Coordinated Public Transit–Human Services Transportation Plan, documenting and addressing the transportation needs of older adults and people with disabilities. Take our survey: tinyurl.com/CP26-survey
Image of a person in a wheelchair and a person with a walking cane with text that says “share your input on transit needs for older adults and people with disabilities.”

ALT Image of a person in a wheelchair and a person with a walking cane with text that says “share your input on transit needs for older adults and people with disabilities.”

27
Submit feedback on Amendment Five to the region’s capital plan, the 2026-30 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), by Friday, June 12. Review TIP Amendment Five: tinyurl.com/26-30-TIP-amdt5 Comment: TIP@ctps.org

1
39
TIP Amendment Five includes two cost increases and one decrease for Statewide Highway Program projects and adds a project previously in the state TIP for quick-build safety improvements in Salem and Woburn. Review TIP Amendment Five: tinyurl.com/26-30-TIP-amdt5 Comment: TIP@ctps.org
39
On Saturday, May 30, you’re invited to join MPO staff and @MattapanFoodFit for a day of activities to celebrate the second year of the MBTA’s seasonal bus service from Mattapan to Houghton’s Pond in the Blue Hills. Learn more and register: tinyurl.com/BHevent-MFF
Image of Houghton's Pond at the Blue Hills Reservation.

ALT Image of Houghton's Pond at the Blue Hills Reservation.

1
72
In 2025, based on recommendations from an MPO study, the @MBTA announced seasonal Saturday bus service to Houghton’s Pond. Starting May 23, with funding from the MPO, service will expand to both weekend days. Learn more about the MPO study: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories…

Unlocking the Blue Hills

A study by the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization addressing inequity of access to the Blue Hills Reservation near Boston, MA.

storymaps.arcgis.com
57
Learn how to identify and address extreme heat risks for people who walk, bike, and roll in your community at our NO-HEAT project webinars! Register for one or both: bostonmpo.org/no-heat 5/28: tinyurl.com/no-heat-webinar5… 6/9: tinyurl.com/no-heat-web609
Image of a mother and daughter biking on a trail.

ALT Image of a mother and daughter biking on a trail.
31
Submit feedback on Amendment Four to the region’s capital plan, the 2026-30 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), by Friday, May 29. Review TIP Amendment Four: tinyurl.com/tip-amdt-four Comment: TIP@ctps.org

1
50
TIP Amendment Four includes funding for two new MBTA grants and reflects funding allocated by the MPO to improve bus stop safety and the accessibility of Downtown Crossing. Review TIP Amendment Four: tinyurl.com/tip-amdt-four Comment: TIP@ctps.org
65
The 21-day public review period for the MPO's draft 2027–⁠31 Transportation Improvement Program, the region’s rolling capital plan, runs from Friday, May 8, to Friday, May 29: TIP@ctps.org Draft and Executive Summary: bostonmpo.org/tip
Image of a red line train over a bridge in Boston with text that says "review the MPO's draft five-year capital plan: FFYs 2027-31 Transportation Improvement Program"

ALT Image of a red line train over a bridge in Boston with text that says "review the MPO's draft five-year capital plan: FFYs 2027-31 Transportation Improvement Program"

1
36
The 2027–⁠31 TIP proposes 41 MPO-funded projects, including 12 new projects, totaling $781 million. We want to hear your feedback about the projects chosen: TIP@ctps.org Draft TIP: bostonmpo.org/tip

1
21
Translations of the TIP Executive Summary are available in: ‣ Español ‣ Kreyòl Ayisyen ‣ Português ‣ 繁體中文 ‣ 简体中文 ‣ Tiếng Việt Translations: bostonmpo.org/tip
18
The draft document outlining the MPO’s regional transportation planning priorities for 2027 is available for public review and comment until Friday, May 29. Draft: tinyurl.com/2027-upwp Executive Summary: bostonmpo.org/data/calendar/… Submit a comment: UPWP@ctps.org
Busy intersection in Boston with text that says "submit feedback on the MPO's 2027 regional transportation planning priorities."

ALT Busy intersection in Boston with text that says "submit feedback on the MPO's 2027 regional transportation planning priorities."

1
27
The document, also known as the Unified Planning Work Program, outlines the work MPO staff will undertake over the next year, including programs, studies, and technical analyses. The total budget for completing this work in 2027 is $7,852,348.
1
20
Translations of the Executive Summary are available in Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese: bostonmpo.org/data/calendar/…
18
Take our survey by July 30 to tell us about the areas in your community that can be improved to make traveling safer and more convenient for people who walk, bike, and roll: arcg.is/1ye0n83
Illustration of people walking, biking, and rolling with text that says "take our survey to help shape the region's active transportation plan"

ALT Illustration of people walking, biking, and rolling with text that says "take our survey to help shape the region's active transportation plan"

1
1
31
The MPO is working to identify gaps in our region’s walking and biking infrastructure as a first step in developing a regional active transportation plan. Take our survey: arcg.is/1ye0n83 Learn more about our work: bostonmpo.org/active-transpo…

Boston Region MPO Regional Bike, Walk, and Roll Plan Community Survey

survey123.arcgis.com
30
The MPO is seeking an experienced manager to lead the team tasked with developing and maintaining the regional travel demand model. Starting salary: $115,000-$125,000 Apply: governmentjobs.com/careers/b…
Image of the Boston skyline with text that says "we're hiring. Manager of Travel Model Development. Starting salary range: $115k to $125k." MPO logo in the bottom right corner.

ALT Image of the Boston skyline with text that says "we're hiring. Manager of Travel Model Development. Starting salary range: $115k to $125k." MPO logo in the bottom right corner.
1
2
98
This week, we installed urban heat relief structures in Everett as part of our NO-HEAT project, an exciting step forward in addressing the growing risk of extreme heat in the Boston region.
People installing a shade structure along a bike path.

ALT People installing a shade structure along a bike path.

1
82
In partnership with @EverettGov_MA, @BikeToTheSea, and @MysticMyRWA, we installed shaded benches at hotspots along the Northern Strand Trail at 7-Acre Park to provide safe, cool spaces to rest.
People installing a shade structure along a bike path while a person riding by on a bike watches.

ALT People installing a shade structure along a bike path while a person riding by on a bike watches.

1
1
57
With NO-HEAT, we're exploring how extreme heat affects people who walk, bike, and roll. Our high-res data identified where heat and transportation intersect, and with local partners, we planned and designed cooling strategies. Learn more about NO-HEAT: bostonmpo.org/no-heat
A shade structure over two benches along a bike path.

ALT A shade structure over two benches along a bike path.
27
Load more