
Ensure that a high quality park and viable civic space in the Rose Kennedy Greenway realizes its full potential in public use and civic engagement, and ensure that cultural and civic use of the Greenway works to enliven adjacent open spaces
Support economic development and solidify Boston’s competitive advantage through incremental implementation of the Urban Ring, allowing growth and development in areas otherwise be inhibited by congestion, lack of connections and mobility constraints
Advance Silver Line Phase 3 to improve mobility, enable connections, encourage South Boston Waterfront development, and connect Washington Street to the South Boston Waterfront, Logan Airport and the MBTA services
Enable the forward momentum of ABC priorities by successfully advocating for additional revenues for transportation in the Commonwealth. Help ensure the efficient and effective governance of the Commonwealth’s transportation agencies
Complete any remaining elements of the Central Artery / Tunnel Project in a manner that maximizes the benefits of the investment and realizes the full potential of the project
Continue to demonstrate how transportation investment is critical to sustaining the competitive advantage of Metropolitan Boston’s growing life sciences cluster and the region overall and realize the implementation of the recommendations advanced in ABC’s Life Sciences Study and the 2006 economic stimulus bill
Support the City of Boston Crossroads Initiative to create 21st Century streets that realize the maximum potential of the Rose Kennedy Greenway and enhance the city’s public realm
Support prioritization and coordination among rehabilitation projects currently being studied in the Charles River Basin
Shape transportation and land development opportunities that help realize the full economic development potential of the South Boston Waterfront by keeping members and other stakeholders engaged in efforts to improve transportation access
Successfully develop and launch the Sustainability & Climate Change Initiative, developing a forum to educate and inform member businesses and institutions on and promote implementation of best practices in sustainability and climate change
Work with area employers, retailers, property managers, business owners, and public agencies to promote the use of alternative transportation by Boston employees through the Transportation Management Assocation ’s various commute options programs
Continue to maintain and improve the quality of MBTA service through the work of TransitWorks
*Zakim Bridge photo by Caroline
Crockett