Overview

Sessions

Sessions
Thursday, September 28, 2017
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Special event PROGRAM TRACKS: (M) MUNICIPAL; (CS) COMPLETE STREETS; (T) TRANSIT
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM	Concurrent Session 1 Session 1A Georgian Room: Complete Streets from the MassDOT District Perspective (CS) Meet all six MassDOT District Bicycle and Pedestrian coordinators and get first-hand insight on Complete Streets projects across the Commonwealth. The bike/ped coordinators work closely with municipalities to promote smart designs to make streets safe for pedestrians, cyclists, transit users and drivers. Examples from across the state will highlight noteworthy projects. ***SPECIAL NOTE*** Bike/ped coordinators will have purple ribbons on their name badge – introduce yourself throughout the rest of the day! Moderator: Patricia Leavenworth, Chief Engineer, MassDOT Panelists: Kate Masztal, MassDOT District 1 Laura Hanson, MassDOT District 2 Rick Handfield, MassDOT District 3 Tim Paris, MassDOT District 4 Tim Kochan, MassDOT District 5 Courtney Dwyer, MassDOT District 6 Kate Masztal Presentation Laura Hanson Presentation Tim Paris Presentation Tim Kochan Presentation Rick Handfield Presentation
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM	Concurrent Session 1 Session 1B Berkeley/ClarendonRooms: Strategies for Advancing Municipal Projects (M) Come learn about advancing projects with MassDOT. MassDOT partners with municipalities to fund, design, construct, and maintain transportation assets that enable the Commonwealth, its people and economy to prosper. This panel will include presentations on a variety of new resources including the Project Intake tool, project selection criteria and the Complete Streets review checklist. Panelists: Andy Paul, MassDOT Michael Bolduc, MassDOT Michelle Danila, MassDOT Quinn Molloy, MassDOT Moderator: Victoria Sclafani, Massachusetts Municipal Association Michael Bolduc Presentation Michelle Danila Presentation Quinn Molloy Presentation
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM	Concurrent Session 1 Session 1C Statler Room: First/Last Mile Solutions Providing reliable, easy-to-use first and last mile connections between home, transit and the workplace continues to be one of today’s biggest challenges. Three different perspectives highlight successful programs across all modes: a municipal rollout of a stand-alone bike-share program; an employer’s creative approach to providing its workforce with car-free alternatives; and a suburban community’s successful combination of both. Moderator: Eric Bourassa, Metropolitan Area Planning Council Panelists: Matt Smith, Director of Traffic and Parking, City of Salem Bridger McGaw, athenahealth Carla Olson, Town of Bedford Matt Smith Presentation Bridger McGaw Presentation Carla Olson Presentation
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM	Concurrent Session 1 Session 1D Arlington Room: Engaging Young People in Healthy Transportation Across the Commonwealth, different approaches are getting school-aged children interested in healthy transportation. Learn how a DPH-sponsored program is making physical activity for recreation and transportation the easy choice and a non-profit that prepares young people to be positive role models and leaders in their community through the development of parks, trails and walkable streets. The winner of a local high school AP statistics class competition will also present their findings utilizing MassDOT RMV bike/ped crash data. Panelists: Heather McMann, Groundwork Lawrence Amanda Chilson, Northern Berkshire Community Coalition Bonne Desousa, South Coast Bikeway Alliance Evan Tilley, Old Rochester Regional High School Moderator: Krystal Pollitt, UMass School of Public Health and Health Sciences Heather McMann Presentation Amanda Chilson Presentation Bonne Desousa Presentation
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM	Concurrent Session 1 Session 1E Grand Ballroom A: MEGA SESSION: BUSES (T) Several new statewide initiatives underway are elevating the status of bus usage by shifting priorities to buses to solve mobility needs and gaining new converts along the way. This session will hit on contemporary topics including automated fare collection, dedicated bus lanes, long-range corridor studies, service planning, bus rapid transit, sustainable new fleets and creative reuses of existing transit station property. Panelists: David Block-Schachter, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Jay Monty, City of Everett Laurel Paget-Seekins, MBTA Ray Ledoux, Brockton Area Transit Price Armstrong, Pioneer Valley Transit Authority Moderator: Scott Hamwey, MassDOT
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM	Concurrent Session 2 Session 2A Statler Room: Identifying Critical Gaps in Transportation Networks Identifying critical gaps in transportation networks highlights opportunities to invest in multi-modal improvements. In this session, learn how MassDOT’s Statewide Bicycle Transportation Plan is identifying these gaps to inform future investments in network connections. Preview the MBTA’s Plan for Accessible Transit Infrastructure (PATI) inventory of all commuter rail stations, subway stations and MBTA bus stops and get an update on MassDOT’s ADA Transition Plan with its GIS curb ramp inventory and approach to closing critical sidewalk gaps. Panelists: Pete Sutton, MassDOT Erik Scheier and Kathryn Quigley, MBTA Jack Moran, MassDOT Moderator: Kate Fichter, MassDOT Pete Sutton Presentation Kathryn Quigley Presentation Jack Moran Presentation
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM	Concurrent Session 2 Session 2B Berkeley/Clarendon Rooms: What does a Rural Complete Streets Project Look Like? (CS) Complete Streets projects are now in every corner of the state – so what kind of projects work best in a rural community? FHWA recently published the Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks report (better known as the STAR Design Guide) which serves as a primer for the Commonwealth's towns and villages looking to maximize their return on investment. This panel will feature two rural communities that have successfully adopted comprehensive Complete Streets policies. Moderator: Mike Smith, Baystate Roads Panelists: Dan Filiault, Town of Dalton Sherry Patch, Town of Sunderland Nelson Hoffman, Federal Highway Administration Dan Filiault Presentation Sherry Patch Presentation Nelson Hoffman Presentation
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM	Concurrent Session 2 Session 2C Arlington Room: Strategies for Funding Municipal Transportation Projects (M) In addition to the Complete Streets funding program, there are federal, state and local resources available to help advance your project. However, most transportation activists have a difficult time navigating the multitude of agencies and programs involved. This session gives you the tools needed to access three separate types of funding: Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ), Recreational Trails Program and Gateway Cities. Panelists: Ali Kleyman, Central Transportation Planning Staff Kurt Gaertner, Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs Amanda Lewis, Department of Conservation and Recreation Moderator: Trey Wadsworth, MassDOT Ali Kleyman Presentation Amanda Lewis Presentation Kurt Gaertner Presentation
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM	Concurrent Session 2 Session 2D Georgian Room: Creative Transit Partnerships (T) As demand for transit continues to grow, service providers and regional transit authorities (RTA) are adopting creative partnerships. These new services ensure residents have access to education, employment, health and social services, even in sparsely populated areas. Learn about a 12 month pilot project that receives logistical and financial support from local sources and the role a transportation management association plays in coordinating a network of resources to effectively move people. Transit mitigation from the MassDOT perspective rounds out this panel. Panelists: Scott Zadakis, Cross Town Connect Lionel Lucien, MassDOT Gail Farnsworth-French, Quaboag Valley Connector Moderator: Aniko Laszlo, MassDOT Lionel Lucien Presentation Scott Zadakis Presentation Gail Farnsworth-French Presentation Aniko Laszlo Presentation
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM	Special event Boylston Room: TDM Developer’s Tool Workshop MassDOT, with MassRides assistance, is developing a new online platform that will provide for electronic reporting of transportation data and transportation demand management (TDM) strategies required as part of Section 61 findings to help reduce site trip generation. The goal of this workshop is to introduce the platform and gather feedback from developers, consultants, property managers, public agencies, municipalities, and other users to make sure it meets the needs of all users. The session will provide an opportunity for attendees to test the platform and provide feedback in facilitated sessions. Feedback will be incorporated into the final development stages of the platform. Due to space limitation of this session, registration will be accepted on a first come first serve basis and attendance limited to one representative per organization. A laptop or tablet is recommended for this session. It is also advised to come with real data on current projects such as: Occupancy, traffic counts, TDM Programs, etc.
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM	Concurrent Session 3 Session 3A SITE VISIT: Solving Tricky Design Issues Walk Tour is limited to the first 25 attendees to sign up at the registration table the morning of the conference. This site visit introduces MassDOT’s upcoming Road Diet Guide and new Complete Streets project review process through an interactive walking tour. Learn how details and elements of the streetscape impact all people, and how designs limit or improve connectivity. Participants will see the urban landscape through a Complete Streets lens. Guides: Andy Paul and Michelle Danila, MassDOT
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM	Concurrent Session 3 Session 3B SITE VISIT: South Bay Harbor Trail Walk Tour is limited to the first 25 attendees to sign up at the registration table the morning of the conference. Proposed expansion of South Station to the north and reconstruction of Melnea Cass Boulevard to the south will make the South Bay Harbor Trail a vital non-motorized corridor for the growing downtown population. The trail will also complement MassDOT’s recently completed Infraspace Project under I-93 which provides better bike/ped connections between South Boston and the South End. Preview MassDOT’s Multi-Use Path Planning and Design Guide during this interactive site visit. Guides: Courtney Dwyer and Michael Trepanier, MassDOT Essek Petrie, HNTB
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM	Concurrent Session 3 Session 3C Georgian Room: Promoting Healthy Transportation Behavior Attracting new audiences requires new strategies. Panelists will share their insights on how to promote mode shift and the undeniable benefits of walking and cycling. Presentations include closing a major piece of bridge infrastructure for an open streets event as well as creating a recreational trail to honor Henry David Thoreau’s 200th birthday. Lastly, a local foundation’s work with public and private partners identifies projects to improve Greater Boston's major public parks and greenways. Panelists: Mariann Millard, Town of South Hadley Patrice Todisco, Freedom's Way National Heritage Area Herb Nolan, Solomon Foundation Moderator: Stefanie Seskin, City of Boston Mariann Millard Presentation Herb Nolan Presentation Patrice Todisco Presentation
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM	Concurrent Session 3 Session 3D Statler Room: Municipal Successes and Challenges (CS) This roundtable discussion with municipal officials will explore the successes and challenges of implementing Complete Streets projects and policies in their communities. DOT staff from the Complete Streets Funding Program will facilitate the discussion and answer questions to help municipalities overcome roadblocks. Moderator: Eileen Gunn, MassDOT Panelists: Wayne Feiden, City of Northampton Eric Johnson, Town of Framingham Noreen Piazza, Town of Lancaster Sam Jensen, Town of Sandwich Michelle Chase, Town of Agawam Keith Bergman, Town of Littleton Keith Bergman Presentation Michelle Chase Presentation
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM	Concurrent Session 3 Session 3E Berkeley/Clarendon Rooms: Innovative Technology as a Transportation Problem Solver Innovative technology is transforming the way we solve transportation problems. New methods of counting people’s movements; multi-modal modeling that allows users to visualize people’s movement and interactions, and dashboards that track progress and impact will be featured. Panelists: Kim English, Verizon Rachel Bain, MassDOT Jessica Chambers, Microdesk Moderator: Jonathan Koopmann, USDOT Kim English Presentation Rachel Bain Presentation Jessica Chambers Presentation
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM	Concurrent Session 3 Session 3F Arlington Room: Electric Buses in Rural and Urban Environments (T) The arrival of electric buses is transforming customers’ riding experience.  These new buses use substantially less fuel which reduces operating costs and vehicle emissions.  Riders benefit from a modern seating layout which provides more standing space and room to move.  Find out how the MBTA decides to deploy its growing fleet of e-buses; the WRTA’s experience of providing e-bus service in the Worcester area, and why Martha’s Vineyard is ideal for electric vehicles. Panelists: Jonathan Church, Worcester Regional Transit Authority Bill Griffiths, MBTA Angela Grant, Vineyard Transit Authority Moderator: Lily Oliver, MassDOT Jonathan Church Presentation Angela Grant Presentation Bill Griffiths Presentation
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM	Concurrent Session 3 Session 3G Grand Ballroom A: MEGA SESSION: Health and Safety Campaigns (M) Advancing quality of life and the health of Massachusetts residents on a statewide level involves collaboration between a variety of agencies and stakeholders. Learn about several current health and safety initiatives including: Scan the Street marketing campaign; Safe Routes to School program; Mass in Motion and Health Impact Assessment Tools; incorporating the Dutch Reach into the RMV Driver’s Manual; and Bike Safety info for J1 Visa students on Cape Cod. The Department of Public Health in collaboration ​​with MassDOT works across these campaigns and others to support a healthier Massachusetts. Panelists: Bonnie Polin, MassDOT Erin Deveney, MassDOT Registry of Motor Vehicles Halley Reeves, MA Department of Public Health Nikki Tishler, MassDOT Kyle Bonus, MassRIDES Moderator: Jeff Larason, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Bonnie Polin Presentation Erin Deveney Presentation Nikki Tishler Presentation Kyle Bonus Presentation Halley Reeves Presentation
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM	Concurrent Session 4 Session 4 Grand Ballroom A: OFFICIAL LAUNCH: Statewide Pedestrian Plan's Municipal Resource Guide (CS/M) MassDOT’s new Statewide Pedestrian Transportation Plan aims to improve conditions for walkability throughout the Commonwealth. It recognizes the varied needs of people walking in urban, suburban and rural communities and focuses on the needs of vulnerable and underserved communities. The Statewide Pedestrian Transportation Plan recommends policies, programs and projects for MassDOT to guide decision making and capital investments, as well as develop guidance for municipalities to improve walkability in local communities. A key piece of the plan is the Municipal Resource Guide which was developed based on stakeholder feedback throughout the planning process. The guide includes best practices for planning and maintaining pedestrian networks. As MassDOT only owns approximately 20% of the state’s roadway network, this guide is intended as an important planning tool for all 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts! Moderator: Pete Sutton, MassDOT Presenters: Kate Fichter, Assistant Secretary for Policy Coordination, MassDOT Patricia Leavenworth, Chief Engineer, MassDOT Kate Fichter Presentation

 

Sponsors

What Moving Together Can Do For Your Company or Organization When you exhibit at Moving Together, your company or organization will be visited by over 600 professionals involved in healthy transportation, planning, design, construction, public health, bike and pedestrian safety, transit, advocacy, elected offices, law enforcement and education. Take advantage of the opportunity to meet with the key decision makers involved in pedestrian, bicycle and public transportation. In addition, there are several opportunities to promote your company or organization through special sponsorship opportunities being offered throughout the day.

Additional benefits for sponsors and exhibitors include:

• Logo recognition on conference sponsor/exhibitor website page.

• Name and logo listed in conference slide show played throughout the day in the main ballroom.

• Your company name listed in the schedule at a glance that is distributed the morning of the event.

Online Sponsor/Exhibitor Registration Is Now Available!

Please click on the "Sponsor Fees" tab at the top of the page.

 

Special Sponsorship Opportunities

Gold Level Sponsorship

A GOLD Level Sponsor includes booth space, skirted table and chair as well as the following:

Your company logo on:

• Event sponsor/exhibitor website page and home page, under Gold Level Sponsor (including link to sponsor’s website)

• Email and direct mail marketing materials

• Event brochure that is distributed the morning of the event

• The conference slide show played throughout the day in the main ballroom

• A "thank you" banner featuring your company logo displayed in the main ballroom.

• Company listing on session agenda signs outside each room.

• Two complimentary attendee registrations.

Cost: $3,000.00

 

Silver Level Sponsorship

A SILVER Level Sponsor includes booth space, skirted table and chair as well as the following:

Your company logo on:

• Event exhibitor website page under Silver Level Sponsor (including link to sponsor’s website).

• Email and direct mail marketing materials.

• The event brochure that is distributed the morning of the event.

• The conference slide show played throughout the day in the main ballroom.

• One complimentary attendee registrations.

Cost: $1,500.00

 

Bronze Level Sponsorship

A BRONZE Level Sponsor includes booth space, skirted table and chair as well as the following:

Your company logo on:

• Event exhibitor website page under Bronze Level Sponsor (including link to sponsor’s website).

• Event brochure that is distributed the morning of the event.

• The conference slide show played throughout the day in the main ballroom.

• One complimentary attendee registrations.

Cost: $750.00

 

Exhibitor

Your Exhibitor Booth Includes:

• A 6-foot skirted table, one chair and one waste paper basket

• Additional chairs are available on request, depending on the number of attendees registered by your organization

• One complimentary attendee registrations

Cost: $500.00

For-Profit Fees include an exhibit booth and a complimentary conference registration, continental breakfast, lunch and breaks. Exhibitor assistants must pre-register online at $100.00 each.

Non-Profit Exhibitor: EXEMPT From Exhibitor Booth Fee

Includes an exhibit booth. Each agency attendee must pre-register online for the conference at $100.00 each. Non-Profit agencies interested in being a sponsor must pay regular sponsor fees.

Government Agencies: EXEMPT From Exhibitor Booth Fee

Includes an exhibit booth. Each agency attendee must pre-register online for the conference at $100.00 each. Governement agencies interested in being a sponsor must pay regular sponsor fees.

**DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS NOON ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2017**.

EXHIBITOR PACKAGE

Online Sponsor/Exhibitor Registration Now Available!

Please click on the "Sponsor Fees" tab at the top of the page.

Registration forms can be faxed (413-545-9569) or emailed to donnelly@umass.edu. We welcome walking, bicycle-friendly and transit-friendly vendors, businesses, professional planning/design/engineering services, educational and non-profit advocacy groups.

Questions can be directed to Kathryn Donnelly 413-545-5403.

Map for illustration purposes only. Booth location is approximate. Exhibitor booths will be located in Plaza Ballroom and on Mezzanine. Booth choice is based on sponsorship level and order of registration payments received.

Agenda

**SPECIAL PRE-CONFERENCE EVENT: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017**
Pre Moving Together Conference after work ride and social hour, sponsored by the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals. Join your fellow active transportation professionals on an after work bike tour of the Connect Historic Boston separated bike lanes. (nearest Hubway dock at Cambridge and Joy) Meet @ 5:00 pm on corner of Cambridge and Staniford. Social hour to follow at the Living Room (101 Atlantic Avenue).

2017 Moving Together Conference Agenda

Thursday, September 28, 2017
Park Plaza Hotel, Boston

PROGRAM TRACKS:  (M) MUNICIPAL; (CS) COMPLETE STREETS;  (T) TRANSIT

**Please see the "Sessions" page for a full description of each session.

REGISTRATION/EXHIBITS: 7:45 am - 8:45 am

WELCOME SESSION: 8:45 am - 9:15 am

Grand Ballroom A

Pete Sutton – Master of Ceremonies, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Coordinator, MassDOT

Kimberley Driscoll - Mayor, City of Salem - Morning Keynote

BREAK/EXHIBITS: 9:15 am - 9:30 am

CONCURRENT SESSION #1: 9:30 am - 10:45 am

Session 1A – Complete Streets from the MassDOT District Perspective (CS)
Georgian Room

Session 1B – Strategies for Advancing Municipal Projects (M)
Berkeley/Clarendon Rooms

Session 1C – First/Last Mile Solutions
Statler Room

Session 1D – Engaging Young People in Healthy Transportation
Arlington Room

Session 1E – MEGA SESSION: BUSES (T)
Grand Ballroom A

BREAK/EXHIBITS: 10:45 am - 11:00 am

CONCURRENT SESSION #2: 11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Session 2A – Identifying Critical Gaps in Transportation Networks
Statler Room

Session 2B – What does a Rural Complete Streets Project Look Like? (CS)
Berkeley/Clarendon Rooms

Session 2C – Strategies for Funding Municipal Transportation Projects (M)
Arlington Room

Session 2D – Creative Transit Partnerships (T)
Georgian Room

LUNCHEON/KEYNOTE ADDRESS/VIDEO AWARDS: 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Grand Ballroom A

Stephanie Pollack, Secretary of Transportation & Chief Executive Officer, MassDOT

Awards: Safe Streets/Smart Trips High School Video Contest

CONCURRENT SESSION #3: 1:15 pm - 2:30 pm

Session 3A- SITE VISIT: Solving Tricky Design Issues Walk
Meet at the Registration Table

Session 3B-SITE VISIT: South Bay Harbor Trail Walk
Meet in the Hancock Room

Session 3C – Promoting Healthy Transportation Behavior
Georgian Room

Session 3D - Complete Streets: Municipal Successes and Challenges (CS)
Statler Room

Session 3E – Innovative Technology as a Transportation Problem Solver
Berkeley Clarendon Rooms

Session 3F – Electric Buses in Rural and Urban Environments (T)
Arlington Room

Session 3G – MEGA SESSION: Health and Safety Campaigns (M)
Grand Ballroom A

BREAK/EXHIBITS: 2:30 pm - 2:45 pm

CONCURRENT SESSION #4: 2:45 pm - 4:30 pm

Session 4 – OFFICIAL LAUNCH: Statewide Pedestrian Plan's Municipal Resource Guide (CS/M)
Grand Ballroom A

**YOUNG PROFESSIONAL’S IN TRANSPORTATION (YPT) SOCIAL HOUR: 4:30 pm

The Young Professionals in Transportation will be hosting a social hour immediately following the Moving Together Conference at MJ O’Connors - located next door to the conference. YPT will be providing light appetizers (while supplies last). Everyone is welcome!

Young Professionals in Transportation provides networking, professional development, and fellowship opportunities for young professionals in the transportation field. YPT does not provide an age definition for young - its membership and events are open to all.

News

Cycling in another mode of transportation

South Hadley joins phase 1 of Valley Bike Share

By Kristin Will
Editor

SOUTH HADLEY - The town has joined the peloton of communities participating in the regional Valley Bike Share Program.

South Hadley, previously set to join in phase two of the program, was recently added into phase 1, thanks to a Congestion Mitigation Air Quality federal grant received by the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission.

“We’re excited,” said Town Administrator Michael J. Sullivan.

Along with Holyoke, Northampton, Springfield, and Amherst, South Hadley will be a host community to Valley Bike Share kiosks. These kiosks will be home to bicycles to rent, using a system that is yet to be determined. The bikes at these kiosks are interchangeable, meaning a rider who rented a bike from South Hadley does not need to return the bike to South Hadley, but could return it to a different kiosk in another host community.

The town will have two kiosks. One will be stationed on College Street Bypass, the street that runs between the Village Commons and the town common. A second will be placed to the right of the police station.

“This makes a lot of sense,” said Sullivan in regard to their locations. The kiosks are on opposite ends of town, and both are close to local amenities.

Town Meeting this year approved of spending $15,000 to match a commitment from Mount Holyoke College in the same amount for this project. This is a three-year sponsorship, meaning Town Meeting will vote for the next two years to keep committing $15,000.

“Town Meeting was very supportive,” said Sullivan. Businesses can help sponsor the two kiosks with financial support.

A total of $1.3 million of Federal funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration through its CMAQ program, according to the PVPC, was secured in recent months to cover Valley Bike Share’s start-up capital equipment cost, such as bicycles and bike stations for participating communities.

A request for proposals was issued July 5, said Catherine Ratte of PVPC, for companies to return bids on operation of the bike share as a whole, and a network that manages the kiosks, including the payment system used to rent the bicycles.

There are multiple companies that use different technologies, payment cards and smartphone apps, said Sullivan.

The deadline for responses is Aug. 18. Wayne Feiden, director of planning and sustainability for the City of Northampton is in charge of the RFP, said Ratte.

Being an Age Friendly Community, Sullivan said the town suggested PVPC include adult trikes into the fleet of bicycles at the kiosks in South Hadley. In his report to the Selectboard, Sullivan said other communities supported the idea.

Within the Valley Bike Share communities, as well as UMass Amherst, there will be a total of 29 stations with 290 smart bicycles available to rent. Pricing and system structure have not yet been ironed out. Installation is set for the spring or fall of 2018.

South Hadley has been making an effort to be more bike friendly with the installation of regular bicycle racks around town. They have been installed at town hall, both libraries, the town farm field, and at the Old Firehouse Museum.

It’s all part of an effort to promote walking, hiking, and biking in town, as well as a means to add more modes of transportation. “We’re very, very much aware there’s gaps in our transportation,” said Sullivan.

Article from the Town Reminder

Baker-Polito Administration Awards Support Local Transportation for Seniors, Paratransit Customers

Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Rail and Transit Administrator Astrid Glynn, Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt, members of the Massachusetts Legislature, and transportation advocates announced Community Transit Grant Program awards totaling $10.2 million to Councils on Aging, non-profit organizations, and Regional Transit Authorities, throughout the Commonwealth to purchase 148 fully accessible vans to provide transportation services to seniors and paratransit customers.

“These municipal, regional and non-profit organizations provide important transportation opportunities for the Commonwealth’s seniors and paratransit customers in our local communities,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “New equipment funded through this program will ensure reliable options are available to support their needs and ability to get to the places they need to go.”

“We are pleased to award $10.2 million to support these organizations which are providing effective travel for people of all ages and abilities,” said Lieutenant Governor Polito, who attended today’s announcement in Peabody. “We are committed to expanding transportation options and ensuring every member of our communities is able to safely reach the places and opportunities that improve their quality of life.”

The Community Transit Grant Program is an annual competitive grant program administered by MassDOT’s Rail and Transit Division to meet the mobility needs of seniors and paratransit customers. The program is funded in part by the Mobility Assistance Program, which was reauthorized by Governor Baker and the Massachusetts Legislature this spring in the $290 million transportation funding bill.

“These grants reflect the Baker-Polito Administration’s ongoing collaboration with municipalities and organizations across Massachusetts to help them to provide better transportation services for those that need it most,” said Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack. “I am proud of the hard work that has gone into managing this grant program and I am thankful for the state and local officials, transportation advocates, as well as the MassDOT staff members who are continuing to work to ensure we provide better services for all our customers.”

“The Community Transit Grant Program is a great example of the importance of forming partnerships across agencies and sectors,” said MassDOT Rail and Transit Administrator Glynn. “We appreciate the support from our partners in the Massachusetts Legislature and thank everyone who has contributed to this program and helped ensure that seniors and paratransit riders are able to get to the places they need to reach throughout our local communities.”

“Elders and paratransit customers across the Commonwealth will benefit exponentially from the Community Transit Grant program,” said State Senator Joan B. Lovey. “I am pleased to see the Baker-Polito Administration work closely with our local communities to provide transportation opportunities that will increase the quality of life for people of all abilities who are aging.”

“By providing these new vans to the Peabody Council on Aging, it illustrates a shining example, both literally and figuratively, of the great working relationship among the Baker administration, MassDOT, the Legislature, and the City of Peabody,” said State Representative Thomas P. Walsh. “These vans will enhance the excellent service already provided by the Peabody Council on Aging, and we are grateful to be the recipients of this award.”

“Without the Mobility Assistance grant, we simply could not provide the transportation services which benefit so many in our community,” said Peabody Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt, Jr. “These beautiful new vans enable the fastest growing segment of Peabody’s population – those 65 and older – the opportunity to continue to their vital contributions to our community. And for that, we all benefit.”

The Councils on Aging, non-profit organizations, and Regional Transit Authorities receiving awards includes:
Berkshire Regional Transit Authority
Brockton Area Transit Authority
Cape Ann Transportation Authority
Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority
Danvers Council on Aging
Dartmouth Council on Aging
Franklin Regional Transit Authority
Friends of the Millbury Seniors, Inc.
GAAMHA, Inc.
Greater Attleboro-Taunton Regional Transit Authority
Greater Lynn Senior Services
HealthCare Options, Inc.
Kennedy Donovan Center
Littleton Council on Aging
Lowell Regional Transit Authority
MetroWest Regional Transit Authority
New Bedford Council on Aging
Northeast Independent Living
Peabody Council on Aging
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority
Randolph Council on Aging
SCM Community Transportation, Inc.
Senior Care
South Shore Community Action Council, Inc.
Swansea Council on Aging
The Arc of Opportunity

MassDOT, MassRIDES, MassBike Partner to Continue to Increase Bike Safety

MassDOT is pleased to announce that it has partnered with MassRIDES the Statewide Travel Options Program, The Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition (MassBike) and several Cape Cod resorts to provide a free bicycle safety training program for international students living and working on Cape Cod throughout the summer.

MassDOT is also pleased to announce its new bicycle and pedestrian safety campaign, “Scan the Street for Wheels and Feet,” which debuted in June and highlights the importance of active, alert driving, walking and cycling. “MassDOT is proud to partner with its state, local and nonprofit partners to spread knowledge that promotes safety and prudent behavior on the part of all travelers,” said Jonathan Gulliver, Acting Highway Administrator. “We encourage everyone, on all modes of transportation, to keep an eye out for their fellow travelers and remember that safety is the number one concern when traveling on roadways – particularly those which are used by motorists, cyclists and pedestrians simultaneously.”

“If we want more people biking and walking for transportation, which we do, then these kinds of safety trainings are essential,” said Pete Sutton, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Coordinator. “The program offers everything that a cyclist would need for their safety: a personalized route, safety equipment, and some basic knowledge of the road laws. With more programs like this, I believe that we can substantially reduce the amount of incidents that occur with cyclists.”

Throughout the month of June, nine trainings were held for approximately 265 international students working on Cape Cod this summer. The program was created after several resorts expressed their concern for the safety of their international workers, many whom rely heavily on their bicycles to get to and from work. The student workers are known for biking all throughout the Cape to get to and from work. Often working late, laborers in this industry who commute via bicycle are required to navigate roads that are busy, narrow and poorly lit.

While bicycle safety is always a concern, the risk of collision is exacerbated for international students who are not always familiar with US rules of the road and cycling customs. The training is designed to teach basic rules of the road, with a heavy emphasis placed on explaining American bicycling culture, which often differs greatly with those in other countries. On  Cape Cod there are many narrow, dark roads that locals and vacationers are not used to seeing cyclists  use. Cyclists  are constantly reminded to always err  on the side of caution.

Also in June, MassDOT published a video highlighting risks which are present for all travelers on urban roadways, marking the launch of its new “Scan the Street for Wheels and Feet” campaign.  The video emphasizes the notion that everyone who is traveling on a roadway is responsible for doing their part to ensure the safety of themselves and the people around them.

A sign posted near City Hall advises travelers to “Scan the Street for Wheels and Feet,” which is MassDOT’s new slogan for bicycle and pedestrian safety in mixed-use travel areas.

In addition to the video, MassDOT has posted several signs around the City of Boston reminding travelers to Scan the Street for Wheels and Feet.  The signs, which are located in some of the most traffic-heavy areas of downtown Boston, also inform viewers that “1 in 4 deaths in motor vehicle crashes involve people walking or bicycling.”

Learn more information about bicycle safety.

To learn about MassDOT’s ongoing revision of the Massachusetts Bicycle Transportation Plan, which will serve as the Commonwealth’s guide to improving bicycle transportation across the state.

The training is part of a larger effort to increase road safety. The MassDOT Highway Division is also pleased to announce that a video has been posted to underscore the need for all members of the public to focus on the safety on all roads.  The video says that 1 in 4 fatalities on Massachusetts roads in 2016 were pedestrians or cyclists.  In 2016, there were a total of 401 deaths on Massachusetts roads.

MassDOT's Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Campaign: “Scan the Street”

With the number of motor vehicle crashes involving pedestrians and cyclists on the rise, MassDOT is launching a campaign to promote pedestrian and bicycle safety. The goals of the campaign are to encourage Massachusetts residents to “be aware” of others on the road and, ultimately, change people’s behaviors.

To achieve these goals, the campaign needed a tagline that was quick and memorable – and it needed to speak to drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. MassDOT partnered with Boston-based branding agency, HATCH, in addition to EOPSS, Department of Public Health, MassBike and WalkBoston, to create the line “Scan the Street for Wheels and Feet.”

To graphically tell the story of the “Scan the Street” campaign, the designs use iconography to mirror the icons used on street signs. The designs also highlight the campaign’s three primary audiences (drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists), and use a graphic arrow to capture the action behind “scanning the street.”

To further promote the idea of building awareness of others on the road, the designs use an orange color, which is sometimes equated with caution. They also include impactful statistics on situations where pedestrians and cyclists are most vulnerable, like in crosswalks and intersections.

The campaign’s video component takes advantage of animation, rather than video footage. This allowed us to choreograph dangerous situations and scenes with people walking or bicycling – without actually having to put anyone in harm’s way. As for sharing our message of safety with the entire state, the campaign will appear on Pandora, digital banners, video, social media, billboards, and local transit.

We are all excited and hopeful at the impact we are going to make on reducing motor vehicle crashes involving pedestrians and cyclists. We all play an important role in keeping our roads safe, please do your part and “Scan the Street for Wheels and Feet.”

Written By: Klark Jessen

 

MassDOT Celebrates North Andover Pedestrian, Bicycle Access Improvements

MassDOT joined students, parents and local leaders to celebrate the completion of the Safe Routes to School bicycle and pedestrian improvements at the North Andover Middle School in North Andover.

The improvements, constructed by MassDOT with funds from the Federal Highway Administration and supported through the Massachusetts Safe Routes to School Program, created new infrastructure to support walking and bicycling for not only today’s children, but for future generations.

“MassDOT’s Safe Routes to School Program is an initiative that helps communities in the Commonwealth to meet their safety and educational goals,” said MassDOT Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack. “By enhancing key infrastructure immediately surrounding schools, we are able to provide better access to safe walking and biking opportunities for students, parents, school staff, and the local community to take part in healthier travel options.”

The pedestrian and bicycle improvements include reconstructed sidewalks along the North Andover Middle School driveway entrance, Massachusetts Avenue, Greene Street, Parker Street, and adjacent neighborhood streets. Improvements also include ADA compliant wheelchair ramps, intersection re-alignment, new pavement markings, signs, and drainage enhancements.

Since partnering with the Safe Routes to School Program in 2009, North Andover Middle School staff and parents have collaborated with MassDOT to address neighborhood safety barriers for students who want to walk or bicycle to school. School partners receive year-round pedestrian and bicycle safety education instruction as well as engagement initiatives tailored to meet each school’s health, safety and environmental priorities.

“The Massachusetts Safe Routes to School Program works with elementary and middle schools throughout the Commonwealth to teach the principles of safe walking and bicycling behaviors so that students and parents have the appropriate safety tools to get to school in a fun, active, and healthy way,” said Massachusetts Safe Routes to School Program Director Diane Hanson. “The infrastructure improvements can now allow for even more families to walk and bike to school.”

The Massachusetts Safe Routes to School Program is sponsored by MassDOT with funds from the Federal Highway Administration. The Massachusetts Safe Routes to School model of inclusiveness emphasizes a collaborative, community-focused approach that fosters mutual partnerships between advocacy groups, law enforcement, education leaders and public health departments that all work together to promote safer routes for children to get to school. Participating schools may also qualify for financial support for improvements to sidewalks and other infrastructure surrounding the schools. The program serves over 700 elementary and middle schools in 200 communities throughout the Commonwealth.  School partners receive year-round pedestrian and bicycle safety education instruction, as well as engagement initiatives tailored to meet each school’s health, safety, and environmental priorities.

Learn more about the Massachusetts Safe Routes to School Program.

Written By: Klark Jessen

MassDOT: Fourth Annual Safe Streets Smart Trips High School Video Contest

MassDOT announced the fourth annual statewide high school video contest – Safe Streets Smart Trips.

The contest serves as an initiative within the Massachusetts Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) to promote safe walking, bicycling, and driving behaviors within the Commonwealth.  The contest began three years ago to encourage high school students to take the lead in showcasing an understanding of roadway safety across travel modes in an effort to decrease pedestrian and bicyclist injuries and fatalities – a trend that has not followed the Commonwealth’s downward shift in traffic-related incidents over the past few years.

“The transportation choices we make on a daily basis have consequences associated with them, whether they are environmental, health, or safety related, “ said MassDOT Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack. “The Safe Streets Smart Trips high school video contest is an excellent way to engage students across the Commonwealth to critically think about how their transportation decisions can impact their own lives, the lives of their peers, and their local community.”

The video contest is open to all Massachusetts high school students and features a freshman/sophomore category and junior/senior category. Students are asked to submit a one minute public service announcement video regarding safe behaviors across three modes of transportation—driving, walking, and bicycling—while focusing on the dangers that distractions from technology can pose.

Contest guidelines are being sent now to high schools and may also be found on the video contest web page. A grand prize and runner-up will be chosen for each category by a MassDOT panel in September 2017. Winning videos will be screened at MassDOT’s annual active transportation conference, Moving Together, where their creators receive their prizes. This year prizes include a tablet computer, $300 cash prize, and a sponsor prize pack.

The Safe Streets Smart Trips video contest is designed to make travelers aware of how their roadway behaviors impact others and how to exercise care and caution with respect to other travelers. The contest will also draw upon healthy and active transportation benefits.

Learn more about the Safe Streets Smart Trips high school video contest or contact Becca Cyr at Rebecca.Cyr@dot.state.ma.us or 857-383-3805.

We invite you to learn more about the 2017 Moving Together healthy transportation conference.

Written By: Klark Jessen

MBTA: Fairmount Commuter Rail Free of Charge May 8-21

MassDOT, MBTA, and Keolis officials held an event at South Station to announce two-weeks of free rides to customers from all Fairmount Commuter Rail Line stations. Customers will be able to board at station stops between Fairmount and South Stations free of charge Monday, May 8, until the end of day on Sunday, May 21.

“The Fairmount Line offers a fast and convenient way to travel between the neighborhoods of Hyde Park, Dorchester, Mattapan, Roxbury, and into the city’s Financial District,” said Acting MBTA General Manager Brian Shortsleeve. “It’s only a thirty minute trip to South Station from the end of the line in Fairmount and even less time from the stations stops along the way. For two weeks, beginning this Monday, we hope people take advantage of the fare-free service, and learn the benefits of quick and easy train travel.”

“It’s exciting to showcase the transit solutions afforded by the Fairmount Line,” said Keolis General Manager and CEO David Scorey. “We look forward to demonstrating the value of the Commuter Rail to members of the Fairmount Line’s communities who otherwise may not have explored this convenient option.”

After the MBTA purchased much of the line in the late 1970s, the MBTA began operating what would later be known as the Fairmount Line between South Station and Fairmount in 1987. Later that year, Morton Street and Uphams Corner Stations were temporarily opened with the Fairmount Line extended to Readville Station. Improvements to the Line were agreed upon to assist with environmental air quality concerns in 2005. Fairmount Station was also reopened in 2005 after being completely renovated. Uphams Corner and Morton Street Stations were completely rebuilt and reopened in 2007 after a 2002 Feasibility Study that identified the need for infrastructure upgrades needed to maintain a State of Good Repair. In an effort to increase ridership and alleviate crowding on area buses, the 2002 Feasibility Study also recommended the opening of four new stations, the locations of which were chosen to provide a higher quality level of bus service and to provide an alternative mode of transportation to the community. As such, Talbot Avenue Station was added to the Line in 2012 with Newmarket and Four Corners/Geneva Avenue opening in 2013.

More recently, in January 2017, an executed contract was approved for the construction of the fourth station identified in the 2002 Feasibility Study (and the ninth station on the Fairmount Line) at Blue Hill Avenue. The Blue Hill Avenue station stop is anticipated to open for customers in 2019.

As the only Commuter Rail line that operates entirely within Boston, seven of the Fairmount Line’s stations are priced for a fare of Zone 1A, which is a $2.25 one-way fare. The Fairmount Line operates seven days per week. This sponsored two-week period comes with the hope of continuing to highlight the Fairmount Line as a convenient option for residents and employees of businesses.

For more information on the Fairmount Line, please visit mbta.com.

Written By: Klark Jessen, MassDOT Blog

MassDOT Focus: Accessibility for Bicyclists, Pedestrians

MassDOT is continuing to focus on accessibility for bicyclists and pedestrians with state-wide planning efforts underway and with a series of events and initiatives designed to encourage active transportation options.

MassDOT is in the process of updating its two comprehensive active transportation blueprints; a revamped version of the Massachusetts Bicycle Transportation Plan (Bicycle Plan), which was last updated in 2008, is scheduled to be released in the fall, while a revised edition of the Massachusetts Pedestrian Transportation Plan (Pedestrian Plan) will be published this summer.

“The Baker-Polito Administration is committed to fostering opportunities for all modes of transportation including individuals who are walking or riding a bicycle,” said Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack. “We are continuing to pursue fruitful initiatives and develop plans to guide bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure investments and help ensure people through the Commonwealth are able to enjoy their economic, environmental and health benefits of these modes of transportation.

“We are proud to work closely with our partners throughout Massachusetts in advancing bicycle and pedestrian transportation options,” said Highway Administrator Thomas J. Tinlin. “By developing a comprehensive bicycle plan and promoting awareness of bicyclists and pedestrians, we can increase safety, accessibility, and reliability for these and all other transportation options throughout the Commonwealth.”

An extensive outline of MassDOT’s vision and strategy for maximizing the benefits of bicycle transportation, the updated Bicycle Plan draws from in-depth bicycle count data and demographic trends to better reflect and accommodate the ways people actually use bicycles. For example, the new plan aims to create a bicycle infrastructure that facilitates short trips of about three miles or less, which research shows to be the maximum distance a typical non-recreational cyclist will travel on a bicycle. In an effort to promote safe, healthy and efficient transportation throughout the Commonwealth, the new plan makes the case for more on and off-road cycling infrastructure compared to the 2008 version, emphasizing connectivity to other transit options and “Complete Streets” featuring bicycle lanes which improve safety by demarcating the section of roadway on which cyclists and motorists should travel.

The modernized Pedestrian Plan, which is equally important to MassDOT’s vision of an efficient, healthy and safe multimodal transportation infrastructure, will detail MassDOT’s approach for improving accessibility and safety for pedestrians as well as best practices for maintaining pedestrian infrastructure and prioritizing investment strategy. To do this, the Massachusetts Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board, which oversees the development of both the Pedestrian and Bicycle Plans, is identifying methods to make important community services along with housing and employment centers more accessible and develop new infrastructure for low-income and other traditionally underrepresented communities. A large part of this means promoting Americans with Disabilities Act-compliance, which empowers persons with disabilities to be more independent. By promoting walking as a viable component of active transportation in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Pedestrian Transportation Plan and Bicycle Plan alike will reduce the need for single occupancy vehicle trips, creating a greener, more efficient transportation system in the Commonwealth.

In order to accommodate the growing importance of bicycle and pedestrian transportation, MassDOT has continued collaborating with bicycle advocacy groups as well as municipal, state and federal transportation agencies to develop new initiatives and events aimed at promoting bicycle safety and awareness.

Additionally, Bay State Bike Week, the only statewide bicycle week in the country, will take place between May 13 and 21. During the week, which is a collaborative venture sponsored by MassDOT, MassRIDES and MassBike, Massachusetts commuters are encouraged to cycle to work, participate in bicycle-related events with their communities and spread awareness about bicycle transportation in Massachusetts. Already, events have been scheduled on Cape Cod, in the Berkshires, and dozens of places in between.

To kick off Bay State Bike Week, MassDOT is collaborating with the municipalities of Holyoke and South Hadley to promote bicycle transportation awareness with a special festival on Sunday, May 7, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The River Roll and Stroll Street Festival is being held on the Route 116 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge over the Connecticut River and the bridge will be closed to motorized traffic for a “vehicle free, care free Sunday celebration.” The event includes music, food and family activities. MassDOT personnel will be present to receive public comment on its proposed Bicycle Plan.

MassDOT will also participate in Boston’s National Bike to Work Day Festival, which will take place on Friday, May 19 and include several “bike to work convoys” beginning in various municipalities around Boston. The convoys are open to the public and will depart their original locations at 7 a.m., picking up new members at various points along the way to City Hall Plaza, where participants are invited to attend a free breakfast and bicycle exposition. Check information on Bike to Work Day. Convoy stops and times, a convoy map, and convoy leader sign up are available.

Learn more about the Massachusetts Bicycle Transportation Plan. Check the Massachusetts Pedestrian Transportation Plan. Learn more about Bay State Bike Week events.

Written By: Klark Jessen , MassDOT Blog

Attendees

First Name	Affiliation
Jason	Bowman
Lynn	Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA)
Cesar	Sales Solutions, Inc. (GA)
Frances	Brockton High School
Joel	Massachusetts Port Authority (MassPort)
Eric	Fuss & O'Neill Inc. (Springfield)
Joe	HNTB Corporation
Tom	Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA)
Talva	Northbridge High School
David	FHWA (MA)
Sandra	Bowman
Kenneth	FHWA (MA)
Carl	MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA)
Collin	Northbridge High School
Elijah	Brockton High School
James	AECOM
Karen	Neponset Valley TMA
Jason	FHWA (MA)
Brandon	Westford Academy
Kelly	Brockton Area Transit Authority (BAT)
Cameron	Northbridge High School
Glenn	Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Ildarys	Brockton High School
Joshua	FHWA (MA)
Debra	Northbridge High School
Wilfred	FHWA (RI)
Ursula	Harvard University
Paige	Westford Academy
Vinod	Tighe & Bond (Westfield)
Jonathan	HNTB Corporation
Tina	FHWA (MA)
Joshua	Private Citizen
Jeff	FHWA (MA)
Andrea	Westford Academy
Christine	AI Engineers, Inc. (MA)
Robert	VHB
Ciara	Northbridge High School
Eric	FTA Region 1 (MA)
David	AECOM
Stephen	MassDOT
Julio	Brockton High School
Madeline	Millis High School
David	Zagster
Mike	VHB
Glenn	Contech Engineered Solutions
Justin	Brockton High School
Rebecca	Northbridge High School
TBD Guardian	Millis High School
Shelly	Westford Academy
Leah	Federal Transit Administration (MA)
Maggie	Millis High School
Laura	Apex Companies, LLC (Woburn)
J M	Ocean State Signal Co. (RI)
Sheri	MA Senate
Kristin	Federal Transit Administration (MA)
Melissa	Neponset Valley TMA
April	MassDOT District 4
Josh	MassDOT
Anne	VHB
Lyris	MassDOT
Trevor	MassDOT
Robbin	MassDOT
Kush	MassDOT
Kevin	Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Scott	MassDOT
Ethan	MassDOT
Christopher	MassDOT
Andrew	MassDOT
Anthony	MassDOT
Peter	MassDOT District 4
Michael	MassDOT
Rick	MassDOT
Alex	MassDOT
Justin	MassDOT District 1
Michelle	MassDOT
Alex	MassDOT
Brian	MassDOT
Brian	MassDOT
Thomas	MassDOT
John	MassDOT
Margo	MassDOT
Christopher	MassDOT
Kevin	MassDOT
Jean	MassDOT
Bob	MassDOT
Peter	MassDOT District 1
Jaime	Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Rob	MassDOT
Cassandra	MassDOT
Micah	Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Radhameris	MassDOT
Shannon	MassDOT
Meghan	MassDOT Highway Division
Pamela	McClure
Francisca	MassDOT District 1
Michelle	MassDOT
Melissa	MassDOT
Matt	MassDOT
Matt	MassDOT
Jennifer	MassDOT
Connor	MassDOT
Paul	MassDOT District 2
Patrick	MassRIDES
Jessica	MassDOT
Eamon	MassDOT
Valerie	MassDOT
Rebecca	UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
Mark	MassDOT
Derek	MassDOT
Michael	MassDOT
Koby	MassDOT
Jillian	MassDOT
Amitai	MassDOT
James	MassDOT
Kevin	MassDOT
Barry	MassDOT District 3
Benjamin	Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Patrick	MassDOT
Monica	MassDOT
Brittany	MassDOT
Al	MassDOT
Charlie	MassDOT
Tara	MassDOT
David	MassDOT
Mark	MassDOT District 1
Adam	MassDOT District 3
Penny	MassDOT
Eric	MassDOT
Anne	MassDOT District 2
Joseph	MassDOT Highway Call Center
Ann	MassDOT
Kaitlyn	MassDOT
Chester	MassDOT
Brandon	MassDOT
Hasmukh	MassDOT
Mary-Joe	MassDOT District 5
Donald	MassDOT
Hung	MassDOT
David	MassDOT
Phil	MassDOT
Behnam	MassDOT
Alwin	MassDOT
Nathan	MassDOT Aeronautics Division
Susan	MassDOT
Guy	MassDOT
Judith	MassDOT
Samantha	MassDOT
Ammie	MassDOT
Thomas	MassDOT
Lisa	MassDOT
Cheryll-Ann	MassDOT District 5
David	MassDOT
Gabriel	MassDOT
Owen	MassDOT Aeronautics Division
Bryan	MassDOT
Jennifer	MassDOT
Kimberley	MassDOT
Claudia	MassDOT
Stephanie	MassDOT
Argenis	MassDOT
Elliot	MassDOT
Susan	MassDOT
William	MassDOT
Frank	MassDOT District 4
Allison	Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Jerald	MassDOT
Zach	MassDOT
Linda	MassDOT
Violet	MassDOT
Lee Ann	MassDOT
Steve	MassDOT
Nicholas	MassDOT
Katy	Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
E. Price	Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA)
Rachel	MassDOT
David	Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Kyle	MassRIDES
Eric	Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)
Jeff	MA Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS)
Jessica	Microdesk (NH)
Michelle	City of Agawam
Amanda	Northern Berkshire Community Coalition
Brook	MA Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS)
Hanh	MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)
Jonathan	MassDOT
Michelle	MassDOT
Bonnie	South Coast Bikeway Alliance
Erin	MassDOT
Samantha	MassRIDES
Jacqueline	MassDOT
Christopher	Town of Hull
Keith	MassRIDES
Kimberley	Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Boston)
Kim	Verizon Wireless (Waltham)
John	MA Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS)
Gail	Quaboag Valley Community Development Corp
Kate	MassDOT
Deb	MA Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS)
Brian	Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Kurt	MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)
Astrid	MassDOT
Jacquelyn	MassDOT
Angie	Martha's Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA)
Bill	Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Jonathan	MassDOT
Eileen	Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. (Quincy)
Scott	MassDOT
Richard	MassDOT District 3
Diane	MassDOT Safe Routes to School Program
Laura	MassDOT District 2
Patrick	MassDOT Safe Routes to School Program
Nelson	FHWA (MA)
Samuel	Town of Sandwich
Robert	MA Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS)
Alexandra	Boston Region MPO
Jonathan	Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
Jeff	Travelers Marketing (FL)
Aniko	Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Andrea	NE Transit Planning & Mgt. Corp.
Patricia	MassDOT
Reinald	Brockton Area Transit Authority (BAT)
Alisa	MA Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS)
Amanda	MA Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) (Boston)
John	Committee for Public Counsel Services
Jean	MassDOT
Bonnie	Montachusett Regional Transit Authority
Bridger	athenahealth
Heather	Groundwork Lawrence
Mariann	Town of South Hadley
Quinn	MassDOT
Joseph	City of Everett
Jack	MassDOT District 4
Herbert	Solomon Foundation
Lily	MassDOT
Carla	Town of Bedford
Laurel	MassDOT
Timothy	MassDOT District 4
Sherry
Andrew	MassDOT
Essek	VHB
Nathan	MassDOT
Noreen	Town of Lancaster
Bonnie	MassDOT
Stephanie	MassDOT
Krystal	Yale University (CT)
Tom	Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Kathryn	Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Luis	Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Kerry	Town of Hopkinton
Erin	MassDOT
Ginna	MassDOT
Halley	MA Department of Public Health (DPH)
Carlos	MassRIDES
Erik	Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Victoria	Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA)
Stefanie	City of Boston
Michael	UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
Pete	MassDOT
Ashleigh	Town of Sunderland
Jamey	MassDOT
Evan	Old Rochester Regional High School
Patrice	Freedom's Way National Heritage Area
Kayla	MassRIDES
Michael	MassDOT
Michael	MassDOT Highway Division
Trey	MassDOT
Josh	City of Boston
Courtney	MassDOT
Scott	Town of Acton
Katherine	Denterlein Worldwide
John	American Bicycling Education Association (ABEA)
Matthew	CDR Maguire (MA)
Joel	WSP (MA)
Rozeta	WSP (MA)
James	Tetra Tech, Inc.
Christine	Bowman
Meredith	VHB
Mark	Private Citizen
Myles	VHB
Basil	AI Engineers, Inc. (MA)
Han	WSP (MA)
Jacinda	Town of Bedford
James	Jacobs
Daniel	Baker Wohl Architects, Inc.
Yvonne	Barr Foundation
Richard	Tighe & Bond (Woburn)
Jeff	128 Business Council
Kristen	VHB
Janice	Kennedy/Jenks Consultants
Tom	DCI
Greg	Pare Corporation (RI)
Stacey	WalkMassachusetts
Kelly	The Trust For Public Land
Ashley	Benesch (MA)
Kirsten	VHB
Penny	UMass Donahue Institute
Michele	TransAction Associates
Norman	Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. (Manchester CT)
Jeffrey	Bryant Associates, Inc.
Rachel	WSP (MA)
Robbie	Howard Stein Hudson (HSH)
Donald	Private Citizen
Christopher	Tetra Tech, Inc.
Kelley	Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Frank	Town of Brookline Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Laurel	Waltham Land Trust
Matt	MA Public Interest Research Group (MassPIRG)
Laura	VHB
Graham	Institute for Transportation & Development Policy (ITDP) Boston
Alaleh	STV Group
Elsa	VHB
Matthew	VHB
Regan	Regina Villa Associates
Lori	Kennedy/Jenks Consultants
Chris	Michael Baker International (CT)
Michelle	The Ciccolo Group
Alan	WorldTech Engineering, LLC
Ned	City of Newton DPW
Rocco	Cambridge Systematics, Inc.
Jennifer	WSP (MA)
Joshua	Apex Companies, LLC (Woburn)
Aleece	Stantec (Burlington MA)
Jennifer	Weston & Sampson (Boston)
Kevin	TEC, Inc. (Lawrence MA)
Jenna	Montachusett Opportunity Council (MOC)
Jacqueline	HDR
Jason	Toole Design Group
Jeffrey	AECOM
Scott	Michael Baker International (CT)
Chris	Transportation for Massachusetts (T4MA)
Arielle	HDR
Carol	WSP (MA)
Jason	Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC)
John	GPI (MA)
Trish	VHB
Tom
Somaye	STV Group
Caroline	VHB
Matthew	VHB
Marc	Bluebikes
Matt	VHB
Chris	Brennan Consulting, Inc.
George	Argus Communications
Alexander	Tighe & Bond (Westfield)
Jamie	GPI (MA)
Stephen	Nitsch Engineering
Larry	MA Smart Growth Alliance
Jeff	Dewberry
Nathaniel	Toole Design Group
Michelle	TEC, Inc. (Lawrence MA)
Michael	BL Companies
James	Apex Companies, LLC (Woburn)
Benjamin	City of Portsmouth (NH)
Mavourneen	Barr Foundation
Adriaunna	Apex Companies, LLC (Woburn)
Tom	MassBike
Sarah	Arborway Coalition
Dottie	MA Smart Growth Alliance
Philip	WSP (MA)
James	Charles River Transportation Management Association
Jayson	Jacobs
Stephen	AECOM
Michael	VHB
Jane	TRIPPS Massachusetts
Thomas	Hudson Bike and Ped Committee
Karl	Massachusetts College of Art
Dean	Weston & Sampson (Reading)
Emma	A Better City (ABC)
Christina
Nidhi	LivableStreets Alliance
Birendra	Nitsch Engineering
Annie	Hubway/Motivate
Ben	Harvard University Commuter Choice
Susan	Michael Baker International (CT)
Jennifer	Hatch LTK
Kristen	Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. (Manchester NH)
Ron	GPI (MA)
John	Stantec (Burlington MA)
Molly
Robert	Gannett Fleming TranSystems
Nathan	Slalom
Charla	Worcester Community Action Council, Inc.
Stephen	Contech Engineering Solutions (ME)
Benny	Apex Companies, LLC
Kevin	Malden Redevelopment Corporation
David	VHB
Ko	Green International Affiliates
Heather	HDR
Jay	Cambridge Systematics, Inc.
Nicholas	Toole Design Group
Lisa	Barr Foundation
Mary-Kate	VAI
Darshan	BETA Group, Inc. (MA)
Betsy	WalkMassachusetts
Angela	Transportation for Massachusetts (T4MA)
Doug	Boston Cyclists Union
Jarred	Codman Square NDC (CSNDC)
Tyler	Hubway/Motivate
Denise	VHB
Matthew	GPI (MA)
Brendan	WalkMassachusetts
Megan	Epsilon Associates
Wayne	Brennan Consulting, Inc.
Jeffrey	HNTB Corporation
Shawn	WeDriveU, Inc
Margaret	Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
Stacey	Northeastern University
Christine	TEC, Inc. (Lawrence MA)
Michael	Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) (NY)
Mark	HNTB Corporation
Susan	VHB
Wendy	WalkMassachusetts
Nick	Fuss & O'Neill Inc. (Springfield)
Roch	HDR
clay	Bike to the Sea
Stephanie	NorthEase Consulting Group
Tracie	MassDOT Highway Division
Anna	Allston Brighton Community Development
Tim	GPI (MA)
Jessica	Howard Stein Hudson (HSH)
Kevin	Strava, Inc. (NH)
John	350 Mass
Mary	AAA Northeast (Southern New England) (RI)
Katharine	Toole Design Group
Patricia	American Heart Association
Selma	VHB
David	Howard Stein Hudson (HSH)
Lev	Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy
Daniel	BETA Group, Inc. (MA)
Christopher	Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Sheila	Private Citizen
Andrew	Tufts University
William	BETA Group, Inc. (MA)
Sean	GPI (MA)
Gary	Bowman
Rachel	Lark Development, LLC
Dan	Private Citizen
Bill	Tighe & Bond (Woburn)
Jacob	LivableStreets Alliance
Stephen	City of Cambridge Traffic
John	Nitsch Engineering
Steven	LivableStreets Alliance
Stephen	AECOM
Colleen	HDR
Thomas	Fuss & O'Neill Inc. (Springfield)
Ellen	CHA Consulting, Inc.(MA)
Jay	City Point Partners, LLC
Paul	Gill Engineering
Scott	A Better City (ABC)
Daniel	Tighe & Bond (Westfield)
Bridget	Howard Stein Hudson (HSH)
Mike	TEC, Inc. (NH)
Radu	Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
Alyssa	Hatch LTK
Paul	Private Citizen
Adi
Sean	Kennedy/Jenks Consultants
Catherine	Hubway/Motivate
Kelly	T.Y. Lin International (MA)
Joshua	Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
William	BSC Group, Inc. (Main Office)
Cedric	ofo US Limited
Dave	ofo US Limited
Elizabeth	Tetra Tech, Inc.
Sarah	Regina Villa Associates
John	Harvard University
Rick	HDR
Mike	Howard Stein Hudson (HSH)
Laureen	Brennan Consulting, Inc.
Bradley	Private Citizen
Keri	Howard Stein Hudson (HSH)
Natalia	A Better City (ABC)
William	Stantec (Burlington MA)
Joseph	Massachusetts Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board (MABPAB)
Clarence	Private Citizen
Wilnelia	Barr Foundation
Thomas	Michael Baker International (CT)
Nicole	GPI (MA)
Joe	Stantec (Burlington MA)
Melissa	AECOM
Teresa	Gannett Fleming TranSystems
Edward	WSP (MA)
Michael	Gannett Fleming TranSystems
John	Private Citizen
William	Stantec (Burlington MA)
Nick	Toole Design Group
John	CHA Consulting, Inc. (NH)
Margot	VHB
Carol	Schweiger Consulting
Paige	Anderson & Kreiger
William	Kimley-Horn and Associates
Conor	Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
Tori	Zagster
Paul	PEER Consultants, P.C
Matt	BETA Group, Inc. (MA)
Allison	NorthEase Consulting Group
Mary	Barr Foundation
Mike	WeDriveU, Inc
Cynthia	Tighe & Bond (Boston)
Christopher	HNTB Corporation
Cynthia	Private Citizen
Peter	Town of Chelmsford
Rachael	Walking In Arlington
Emily	Safe Roads Alliance
Tom	Howard Stein Hudson (HSH)
David	Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT)
Andrew	CivilView, Inc.
Patrick	Seaport TMA
Michael	CHA Consulting, Inc.(MA)
Kerri Ann	TRIPPS Massachusetts
Patrick	Apex Companies, LLC
Tony	Benesch (MA)
Corinne	Green International Affiliates
Nicholas	RINA/Patrick Engineering, Inc.
Samuel	TransitMatters
Joshua	VHB
Michelle	Boston Univeristy Medical Campus - TranSComm
James	Gill Engineering
Lenny	Gannett Fleming TranSystems
Eugenia	Vineyard Green Cycles
Julia	Institute for Transportation & Development Policy (ITDP) Boston
David	Watson Active, LLC
Tom	BAE Systems
Frank	GPI (Babylon, NY)
Eric	Cogent (RI)
Jared	BSC Group, Inc. (Main Office)
Lynn	Friends of the Community Path
Emily	Allston Brighton Community Development
Sarah	VHB
Robert	GPI (MA)
Janine
Kyle	Tetra Tech, Inc.
Susann	Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Becca	Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Katie	WSP (MA)
Ye
Ben	TransAction Associates
Patrick	Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT)
Imaikalani	Town of Weston
Michael	City of Agawam
Jeffrey	City of Boston
Shawn	Town of West Bridgewater
Steven	Boston Region MPO
Benjamin	City of Agawam
David	Town of Westwood
Angela	SRPEDD
Sue
Patrick	City of Cambridge Traffic
Sheri	Montachusett Regional Planning Commission (MRPC)
Tegin	City of Cambridge Traffic
Ken	City of Cambridge DPW
Elizabette	City of Chicopee
Vladimir	MassDOT District 3
Catherine	City of Waltham
Glenn	Cape Cod Commission (CCC)
Bryan	Town of Winchester
Christopher	City of Chicopee
Julie	Southern NH Planning Commission (NH)
Chester	Town of Tewksbury
Jeremy	City of Westfield
Devin	Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC)
Jeffrey	Town of Yarmouth
Casey-Marie	Boston Region MPO
Jed	SRPEDD
Eammon	Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC)
Mark	City of Westfield
Daniel	City of Norwich (CT)
Lisa	City of Amesbury
Tom	City of Salem
Lauren	City of Medford
Scott	City of Melrose
Brian	Montachusett Regional Planning Commission (MRPC)
Dan	MA Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) (Boston)
Paige	Town of Foxborough DPW
Troy	City of New Bedford Department of Public Infrastructure
Nathaniel
Ashley	Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC)
Eric	City of Portsmith (NH)
Mark	City of Worcester
Don	Town of Hanson
Ashley	MA Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
James	Town of Natick
Jacqueline	City of Worcester
Alison	Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)
Rachel	MassDOT
David	City of Medford
Lorenz	UMass Boston Bicycle History Collection
Deborah	HDR
Margot	Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Joseph	City of Boston
Edson	Town of Brookline
Nicole	City of Newton DPW
Andrea	MA Department of Public Health (DPH)
Jerry	City of Cambridge DPW
Matthew	City of Westfield
Beth	Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG)
Karin Valentine	University of Massachusetts Medical School
Elizabeth	Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC)
Christine	Town of Amherst
Latoya	Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe
Stephanie	City of Cambridge Traffic
Hilary	MassDOT
Hilary	MassDOT
Jimmy	City of Newton DPW
Kevin	Town of Tewksbury
Tabitha	Town of Norton
Richard	Town of South Hadley
Kasia	Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)
Matthew	City of Framingham
Barney	City of Newton
Jennifer	MassMobility
Martha	Cape Cod Commission (CCC)
Dave	Town of Wellesley DPW
David	Town of Dartmouth
Donna	City of Newburyport
Amalia	Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
Craig	Town of Stoughton
Christopher	Town of West Bridgewater Highway Department
Jorge	City of Lawrence
Kristina	Town of Hudson
Jacqueline	SRPEDD
Sean	Town of Swampscott
Larry	New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT)
Ryan	Town of Natick
Todd	City of Worcester
David	City of Newton DPW
Cassandra	City of Medford
Christopher	Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)
Scott	Town of Natick Police Department
Sean	Town of Swampscott
Brian	Town of Natick
Joseph	Town of Grafton
Sarah	Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)
Jeffrey	City of Gardner
John	City of Westfield
Amanda	Town of Lexington
David	Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)
Owen	City of Weymouth
Lev	Cape Cod Commission (CCC)
Louis	City of Chelsea
David	Town of Bedford DPW
Shane	Town of Needham
Dan	Town of Brookline
Brian	Town of Somerset
Vilma	City of Lawrence Mayor's Health Task Force
Peter	Town of Hanover
Paul	Town of Andover
Michael	Martha's Vineyard Commission
Rob	City of Brockton
Erin	Town of Harvard
Isabel	MassDOT District 3
Jeff	Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC)
James	Town of Falmouth
Holly	Town of Somerset
Patricia	City of Boston
Melissa	City of Cambridge DPW
Aaron	Town of Concord
Elecia	City of Lawrence Mayor's Health Task Force
Gwen	Town of Lenox
Ben	MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)
Kara	Town of Harvard
Christopher	Town of Andover Police Department
Matthew	City of Boston
Lauren	Town of Freetown
Faye	City of Newton
Daniel	Town of Brookline
Bill	Town of Maynard
Dawn	MassDOT District 2
David	Cape Cod Commission (CCC)
Shane	City of Brockton
Cynthia	Town of Braintree
Katrina	Town of Middleton DPW
Melanie	Massachusetts Public Health Association
Steven	Town of Westwood
Valerie	Town of Stow
Franny	Town of Acton
Glen	Town of Andover Police Department
Erik	New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT)
Michael	Town of Wellesley DPW
William	City of Peabody
Alex	City of New Bedford Department of Public Infrastructure
Jimmy
David	Town of Lexington DPW
Adam	City of Somerville
Travis	Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)
Elena	City of Melrose
Milagros	City of Lawrence
Brad	City of Somerville
Jeanette	Town of Lexington
Anna	City of Somerville
Jim
Chris	Town of Billerica
Maddie	Massachusetts Public Health Association
Suzanne	City of Somerville
Meg	AER Environmental Access Committee
Nick	New Hampshire Department of Transportation Bureau of Traffic (NHDOT BOT)
Chloe	Cape Cod Commission (CCC)
Gideon	Town of Watertown
Lisa	Town of Andover
Michelle	MassDOT
Sejal	MA Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
Michaela
Derek	Southern NH Planning Commission (NH)
Matt	Town of Winchester
Shubee	City of Newton
Stephen	UC Synergetic
Terry	City of Somerville
Matthew	City of Holyoke
Michael	City of Boston
Andrew	Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC)
Beth	Devens Enterprise Commission
Mike	Town of South Hadley
Greg	Town of Easton
John	Town of Milton
David	Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG)
Marc	Town of Stoughton
Jong Wai	Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG)
Michael	City of Somerville
Bruce	Town of Westborough Bike & Pedestrian Committee
Christopher	MassDOT District 5
Steven	Howard Stein Hudson (HSH)
Mahendra	MA Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) (Boston)
Emma	Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
Matt	Indus Inc.
Laura	Town of Watertown Community Development and Planning
Shawn	Town of Brewster DPW
Georgia	Town of Danvers
Stephen	City of Gloucester
Luciana	Florida International University Student
Phillip	Taunton Pathways Committee
Lily	Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Martha	Tufts University
Vivian	Massachusetts Safe Routes to School Program
Heather	Old Colony YMCA
Anna	Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Chris	UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
Chengbo	University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Jesus	University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Sayeeda	University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Lauren
Robert	UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
Nick	FHI Studio (CT)
Elizabeth	University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Eleni	University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Brenda	MassDOT District 1
Robert	UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
Kurt	MassDOT District 1
Kathryn	UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
Cole	University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Kim	UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
Song	University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Judith	UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
Eric	University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Merritt	University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Thomas
Kassandra	UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
Rohan	University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Michael	UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
Matt	UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
Melissa
Stephen	University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Robin	UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
Shannon	University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Cynthia
Francis	University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Aldo	UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
Nathan	University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Tracy	UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)