A Vision for 2009; A Better City's Work Plan
A Better City's work plan for 2009 highlights our program and planning goals for the year. We encourage you to stay up to date on our progress in these areas by subscribing to our newsletter.
Planning and Design
Manage collaboration between Greenway Conservancy, Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, and City of Boston to ensure Greenway attains high standards established during planning and design process
Work to ensure Charles River Basin projects maintain transportation capacity and minimize disruptions
Advocate spending available state funds to finance Urban Ring engineering/ environmental work and implementation of early actions; mobilize ABC member support
Public Policy and Development
Grow revenue for transportation via direct advocacy, work through various coalitions and media outreach
Collaborate with State Legislators on various transportation finance, reform and policy issues
Manage coordination of South Boston Stakeholders Committee, Silver Line Phase III Business and Institutional Committee, Crossroads Stakeholders and ABC Real Estate Forum
Lead coordination of ABC Membership Subcommittee and internal staff committee to strategically grow ABC membership
Sustainability and Climate Change Initiative
Plan two comprehensive sustainability and climate change workshops
Plan five Sustainability Showcases which highlight best practices demonstrated in area businesses
Track and collect data on member actions addressing sustainability and climate change
Begin development of Sustainability Leadership Initiative
Survey ABC and ABC TMA membership on current sustainability and climate change activities
TransitWorks
Construct and deliver quarterly TransitWorks Newsletters
Hold quarterly Steering and Executive Committee meetings to update members on continuing efforts and projects
Design and implement MBTA subway Ridership Survey Project and follow up report detailing results
Design and implement a Bicycle Transportation System Project and follow up report detailing results
Transportation Management Association
Manage and promote participation in ABC TMA commute options programs: subsidy programs -- “Fill’er Up Carpool”, “Express Yourself Transit” & “Vanpool” programs--, the “Guaranteed Ride Home”, “Ridematching” and “Workout to Work” programs
Push efforts to establish baseline funding support for TMAs from the state
Coordinate with City of Boston to receive completed Transportation Action Plan Agreement (TAPA) forms
Administration
Manage ABC 2009 Budget as approved by Board of Directors and achieve cost-savings where applicable
Work to retain all current ABC members and assists with membership development
Administer human resources program for ABC staff
Responsible for oversight of facility management
Marketing and Communication
Develop/ implement public relations strategy that enhances ABC’s programs, projects, policies and branding
Manage distribution of materials and meeting attendance with members of the Board
*Zakim Bridge photo by Caroline
Crockett