Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization

Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization We study and fund transportation projects in the Boston region. Submit comments at bostonmpo.org.

05/22/2026

📣Review and comment on Amendment Five to the region’s rolling capital plan, the FFYs 2026–30 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), by Friday, June 12.

Amendment Five includes cost changes for three projects in the Statewide Highway Program, including two project increases and one decrease. The Amendment also reflects a project in the TIP that was previously listed in the State Transportation Improvement Program that will make quick-build safety improvements near bus stops in Salem and Woburn.

Review TIP Amendment Five: tinyurl.com/26-30-TIP-amdt5
Comment: [email protected]

On Saturday, May 30, you’re invited to join MPO staff and Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition Vigorous Youth, Friends of...
05/21/2026

On Saturday, May 30, you’re invited to join MPO staff and Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition Vigorous Youth, Friends of the Blue Hills, and Brookwood Community Farm to celebrate the second year of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority - MBTA summer bus service from Mattapan to Houghton’s Pond.

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 support from the MPO, service will expand to both weekend days.

To join us on May 30, take the 716 bus from Mattapan Station at 10:24 AM or 10:59 AM to Houghton's Pond to enjoy a day of activities, including guided hikes, fitness/yoga classes, lawn games, bike rides, and more!

Learn more and register: tinyurl.com/BHevent-MFF
Learn more about the MBTA’s 716 seasonal bus route: https://www.mbta.com/news/2026-05-19/reminder-houghtons-pond-service-returns-saturday-may-23-the-mbta-route-716
View the MPO’s StoryMap on access to the Blue Hills: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/77be5663ee834d37ae73d8f5a98659a4

Learn how to identify and address extreme heat risks for people who walk, bike, and roll in your community by joining ou...
05/20/2026

Learn how to identify and address extreme heat risks for people who walk, bike, and roll in your community by joining our NO-HEAT project webinars! You can register for one or both.

‣ May 28 at 12:00 PM: Discover how to use our high-resolution "feels-like" dataset to pinpoint heat risks in your community. Register: tinyurl.com/no-heat-webinar528
‣ June 9 at 12:00 PM: Learn more about the open-source tools and methods for planners to replicate this analysis in your city or region. Register: tinyurl.com/no-heat-web609

With our NO-HEAT project (Neutralizing Onerous Heat Effects on Active Transportation), we're exploring the impacts of extreme heat on people in the Boston region. Our innovative dataset identifies where heat and transportation intersect, and we worked with community partners to install interventions at key locations.

Learn more: bostonmpo.org/no-heat

🚲 MPO staff joined hundreds of bicycle enthusiasts at Boston City Hall Plaza on Thursday, May 7, to celebrate Bike to Wo...
05/14/2026

🚲 MPO staff joined hundreds of bicycle enthusiasts at Boston City Hall Plaza on Thursday, May 7, to celebrate Bike to Work Day and National Bike Month! MPO staff heard from advocates and community members about the importance of prioritizing funding for biking and walking infrastructure. As the MPO works to support a vibrant and safe regional active transportation system, we need your input to help us pinpoint gaps in the region’s transportation network for people who walk, bike, and roll.

Take our survey: https://arcg.is/1ye0n83

Learn more about the MPO’s active transportation work: bostonmpo.org/active-transportation-planning

05/08/2026

📣Review and comment on Amendment Four to the region’s rolling capital plan, the FFYs 2026–30 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), by Friday, May 29.

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: [email protected]

The 21-day public review period for the MPO's draft FFYs 2027–⁠31 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), the region’s...
05/08/2026

The 21-day public review period for the MPO's draft FFYs 2027–⁠31 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), the region’s rolling capital plan, runs from Friday, May 8, to Friday, May 29. The TIP documents all transportation projects receiving federal funding in the region over the next five years.

The TIP proposes 41 MPO-funded projects, including 12 new projects, totaling $781 million. The complete draft TIP project list is available in Chapter 3. We want to hear your feedback about the chosen projects.

MPO Programs and Project Funding:
‣ Bicycle Network and Pedestrian Connections, 7 projects, $43 million
‣ Bikeshare Support, 4 projects, $11 million
‣ Community Connections, 2 projects, $8 million
‣ Complete Streets, 15 projects, $357 million
‣ Intersection Improvements, 2 projects, $9 million
‣ Major Infrastructure—Roadway, 3 projects, $202 million
‣ Transit Transformation, 8 projects, $121 million
‣ Unprogrammed, $30 million

Translations of the draft TIP Executive Summary are available in:
‣ Español
‣ Kreyòl Ayisyen
‣ Português
‣ 繁體中文
‣ 简体中文
‣ Tiếng Việt

Draft TIP and Executive Summary: bostonmpo.org/tip
Comment: [email protected]
Schedule a time to meet with MPO staff: tinyurl.com/tip-office-hours

The MPO’s 2027 draft Regional Transportation Planning Priorities, also known as the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)...
05/08/2026

The MPO’s 2027 draft Regional Transportation Planning Priorities, also known as the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), is out for public review until Friday, May 29. The UPWP is a one-year planning document and financial plan that outlines how the MPO will allocate its federal transportation planning funds in alignment with the Boston region’s long-term vision, goals, and objectives. The total budget for completing this work in federal fiscal year 2027 is $7,852,348. Descriptions of the MPO’s programs and plans begin on page ES-5 of the Executive Summary.

Draft UPWP: tinyurl.com/2027-upwp
Draft Executive Summary and Translations: bostonmpo.org/data/calendar/htmls/2026/0507_MPO/FFY-2027-UPWP-Translations/FFY-2027-UPWP-Translations-index.html
Submit a comment: [email protected]
Schedule a time to meet with MPO staff: tinyurl.com/upwp-office-hours

Translations of the Executive Summary are available in the following languages: ‣ Español ‣ Kreyòl Ayisyen ‣ Português ‣ 繁體中文 ‣ 简体中文 ‣ Tiếng Việt

Help shape the future of walking and biking in the Boston region! The MPO is working to identify gaps in our region’s wa...
05/05/2026

Help shape the future of walking and biking in the Boston region!

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. We need your help to pinpoint these gaps and help us understand how they affect your daily life. The survey will be open until July 30, 2026, and we expect to share a summary of the data collected later this year.

Take our survey: https://arcg.is/1ye0n83
Learn more about the MPO’s active transportation work: bostonmpo.org/active-transportation-planning

This week, we installed urban heat relief structures in Everett as part of our NO-HEAT project, an exciting step forward...
04/17/2026

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.

In partnership with the City of Everett, Bike to the Sea, and the Mystic River Watershed Association, we installed shaded benches at hotspots along the Northern Strand Trail at 7-Acre Park to provide safe, cool spaces to rest. In the coming weeks, more cooling structures will be installed in Chelsea and Revere.

With NO-HEAT, we're exploring how extreme heat affects people who walk, bike, and roll throughout the region. Our high-resolution data identifies where heat and transportation intersect. In collaboration with local partners, we planned and designed pilot cooling strategies that will continue to be implemented this spring.

🧑‍💻 Explore the regional dataset: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/8d53f0481df84014898892306d96c872/page/Page

☀️ Learn more about NO-HEAT: bostonmpo.org/no-heat

This May, join us for a hands-on Walk Audit Academy training in Randolph (Saturday, May 2) & Holliston (Tuesday, May 5)!...
04/17/2026

This May, join us for a hands-on Walk Audit Academy training in Randolph (Saturday, May 2) & Holliston (Tuesday, May 5)! This academy is designed to empower municipal staff, community members, and regional stakeholders to identify pedestrian safety and accessibility issues, gather valuable community insights, and advocate for infrastructure improvements. You’ll come out of this training with the knowledge to lead your own walk audit.

Link: https://walkmass.org/2026/03/20/upcoming-walk-audit-trainings-randolph-holliston/

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