About Us Work Plan

ABC's 2012 Work Plan continues our core projects and initiatives in each of our focus areas of transportation, land development, and the environmet. We're also pleased to announce several new initiatives, including a Municipal Harbor Plan and an innovative study in surface transportation. Click here to read our 2012 work plan in detail.

Transportation Priorities

    • Transportation Finance & Policy
      Advocate for a comprehensive, sustainable finance plan for the Commonwealth’s transportation multi-modal network.
    • Urban Ring
      Support incremental implementation of transportation improvements in the Urban Ring corridor to improve mobility, support economic development, and ensure the future competitiveness of Boston.
    • Charles River Basin Projects
      Support prioritization and coordination of bridge reconstruction projects in the Charles River Basin and the development and implementation of mitigation strategies to manage the impacts of these projects.
    • Commonwealth Avenue Deck Reconstruction
      Support development of plans and implementation strategies to replace the Commonwealth Avenue deck over the Turnpike and adjacent connections in Brookline and Cambridge and the development and implementation of mitigation strategies to manage the impacts of this work.
    • Central Artery/ Tunnel
      Maximize the benefits of the investment in the Central Artery/Tunnel and monitor operations and management of the system.
    • Project Development
      Participate in and influence transportation projects currently in development and policies regarding procurement of transportation projects.
    • Crossroads Initiative
      Support the City of Boston’s Cross Roads Initiative in order to enhance the city’s public realm and realize the maximum potential of the new Rose Kennedy Greenway.
    • Infrastructure Study for The Boston Foundation
      Develop and apply a methodology for documenting infrastructure capacity and condition and relating infrastructure investment to economic development in Eastern Massachusetts.
    • Surface Transportation Study
      In a pilot study, research measures for improving the performance of one bus route in Boston and prepare a conceptual design for these improvements to reduce travel time and increase ridership with associated air quality improvements and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Study and evaluate methods for introducing alternative fuels for the bus fleet in the future to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Land Development Priorities

  • Greenway Development & Management
    Ensure that a high quality, viable parks and civic space in the Greenway realizes full potential in civic engagement and public use. Ensure that cultural and civic uses effectively support and help to enliven the adjacent open spaces. Ensure that abutting members’ interests are expressed in work to find a financial solution for the Greenway. Represent abutting members in discussions concerning the covering of the ramp parcels.
  • South Boston Waterfront Transportation & Land Development
    Convene stakeholders in up-and-coming South Boston Waterfront neighborhood to discuss transportation, land development and public realm issues.
  • Real Estate & Development Forum
    Offer membership a forum to learn about the various development projects and policies happening in the Commonwealth in all sectors public, private and not- for- profit.
  • Municipal Harbor Plan
    Work with the Boston Redevelopment Authority and other interested parties in development of an updated Chapter 91 Municipal Harbor Plan for the Downtown Waterfront.

Environment Priorities

  • Sustainability and Climate Change Initiative
    Provide leadership to influence and advance energy and sustainability policies and programs affecting for businesses, institutions, and buildings in Greater Boston.
  • Commercial Real Estate Working Group
    Provide leadership and support for the Commercial Real Estate Working Group of the Green Ribbon Commission.
  • Challenge for Sustainability
    Lead businesses, building owners, and institutions in identifying and advancing meaningful internal action on climate change and sustainability to reduce energy use and overall greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Transportation Management Association
    Support the economic growth of Boston by reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality through increasing private sector engagement and the provision of services which promote transportation options to the single occupancy vehicle.


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