The Boston MPO Planning Process and Low-Income Suburban-to-Suburban Transportation Needs

Phillip Granberry, Michael Landon and David Terkla

No 5, Working Papers from University of Massachusetts Boston, Economics Department

Abstract: The rapid evolution in the Boston MPO transportation planning process is discussed as well as its particular application to the suburban-suburban transportation needs of low income individuals. The results of two experiments designed to improve access to transportation for low income suburban individuals are discussed and policy suggestions are made for improving such access.

Keywords: Massachusetts; Transportation Demand; Congestion; Regional Development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L99 Q42 R58 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 30 Pages
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