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Massachusetts Business Coalition on Transportation Massachusetts Business Coalition on Transportation Missi ssion on: Develop and promote a collaborative statewide business agenda for transportation that will modernize Massachusettss


  1. Massachusetts Business Coalition on Transportation

  2. Massachusetts Business Coalition on Transportation • Missi ssion on: Develop and promote a collaborative statewide business agenda for transportation that will modernize Massachusetts’s transportation infrastructure to: • Increase ridership on public transportation (MBTA and RTAs); • Decrease road congestion; • Reduce structurally deficient bridges and improve pavement conditions; and • Ensure public safety with adequate evacuation routes. 2 Draft – For Discussion Purposes Only

  3. Massachusetts Business Coalition on Transportation Transportation is the top priority because of its impact on: • MA’s competitiveness • Access & opportunity for MA residents • Statewide economic development opportunities • Climate • Other policy priorities – health, housing, etc. 3 Draft – For Discussion Purposes Only

  4. Massachusetts Business Coalition on Transportation Topics ics: • Short-term action to achieve outcomes • How is the state going to spend its funding over the next 5 years? The • investments should move the needle on ridership, congestion, road quality. Long-term investments • Prioritize projects based on a set of metrics (e.g. reduce congestion, climate • adaptability, number of residents who benefit, equity, impact on other policy challenges like housing and health care) Funding for long-term investments • Review menu of options for sustainable and dedicated revenue • Draft – For Discussion Purposes Only 4

  5. Massachusetts Business Coalition on Transportation Pr Prin incip ciples: Shared view that transportation policy should: • Respond to the urgent need for action. • Balance investment across the state’s regions. • Use pricing to influence behavior, not just to raise revenue. • Leverage technology for customer/resident experience. • Look to the future rather than “catch up”. • Provide a path to attract and retain expert and experienced talent at state agencies. • Draft – For Discussion Purposes Only 5

  6. Massachusetts Business Coalition on Transportation Sta tatew tewide C e Chairs rs: • Jim Rooney, GBCC • Tim Murray, Worcester Chamber of Commerce • Wendy Northcross, Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce • Rick Sullivan, Western MA Economic Development Corporation • Ta Target M rget Mem embers ers: : Business groups from all regions of the state with a defined focus in • transportation Dura rati tion on: 24 months • Draft – For Discussion Purposes Only 6

  7. Brief Timeline 1: Devel evelop op th the commo mmon ag agenda. da. Group formalizes common agenda by March 31 (1/2 day or separate meetings on • topics) 2: C Com ommunicate te agen genda and begi egin to a to advoc vocate te for s for short ort-term term. Ongoing; short-term topic begins in April; announce long-term theme • Shared talking points but associations can and should still maintain individual • perspectives. 3: R Refi efine e spec ecifi fics for for lon ong-term term top topics. Group spends 3-6 months formulating detailed plans for long-term investments & • funding (topics 2 and 3). Communication push should include this effort. 4: C Con onti tinue to a to advoc vocate te for th for the fu e full a agen genda. Primarily year 2 • Draft – For Discussion Purposes Only 7

  8. Communication & Advocacy Coa oaliti tion on w work ork (as a grou group a and indivi vidually): ): • Research reports and briefs, e.g. set the baseline for the outcomes • Letters and testimony, including federal advocacy? • Media outreach • Social media & interactive data presentations • Panels, programs, and presentations • Ques esti tion ons to to be e answered ered: • Will we develop specific legislation? • Is there an opportunity for a ballot question? • Others… • Draft – For Discussion Purposes Only 8

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