Concurrently with analytical planning, the MPO will be discussing specific topics for the Plan. While the MPO examines both the issues facing the region and the strategies for promoting MPO goals, the next four editions of TRANSreport’s JOURNEY TO 2030 insert will ask for your input.


Mobility
Mobility requires the availability of safe, reliable, and convenient travel options so that users can choose the services that best fit their needs.
What can the MPO do so that investment choices are influenced by how an improvement can make the entire system work better?

Preservation and Modernization
Past investment in transportation facilities in the Boston region resulted in a system that people and businesses rely on every day. How can the MPO protect previous investments?


Regional Equity
All users and communities should be treated fairly in the provision of transportation services, should not be inequitably burdened by transportation projects without resulting benefits, and should be invited to participate in transportation decision-making. How can the MPO better address the transportation needs of low-income and minority communities?

Environment
The MPO recognizes that reduced reliance on single-occupant vehicles and the use of alternative-fuel vehicles promotes long-term air quality, reduced energy consumption, and natural resource protection. What steps can the MPO take to protect the air and water quality and the natural and cultural resources of the region?


Safety and Security
Travelers should be confident of a safe and secure trip. Safety can be enhanced through careful attention to the design of new facilities and upgrading of substandard facilities. Access to hospitals, emergency services, fire protection, police, and military facilities, as well as clear evacuation routes, is important for the security of the region. At airports and seaports, security is now a major operational element. What should the MPO do to provide for the safety and security of the region’s transportation network?


Land Use and Economic Development
Integrating transportation and land-use policies can result in more efficient use of the regional transportation system, bringing jobs, housing, shopping, and services closer together, improving the quality of life and reducing sprawl. How can the MPO use coordinated land use and transportation to promote the efficient use of land and transportation facilities?