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NOTE: These notes reflect a discussion among working group members who attended the 2-13-19 meeting in the Great Hall at Codman Square. If you have questions or would like broader context of the discussion or the raw meeting notes, please reach out to Kat Eshel at katherine.eshel@boston.gov.
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RoadmapProposed Strategies
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Shared Mile: Expanding & Improving Mobility OptionsCultivate "10-minute neighborhoods"
-Work through BPDA-led “PLAN” efforts
-Increase requirements/incentives on developers for providing low carbon mobility options
-Work through zoning code to cultivate "10 minute neighborhood"
-Work to improve pedestrian and bike networks in these neighborhoods
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Shared Mile: Expanding & Improving Mobility OptionsDeploy parking reform
-Eliminate parking minimums
-Increase the cost of parking
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Shared Mile: Expanding & Improving Mobility OptionsCreate a curb use strategy
-Plans for multiple low carbon mobility options
-Increases efficiency in our transportation system (e.g., loading zones for rideshares)
-Prepares for the needs of new transportation modes (e.g., e-scooters)
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Shared Mile: Expanding & Improving Mobility OptionsImprove first/last mile low carbon options
-Offer more options for high volume first/last mile routes
-Create incentives for these trips to be taken via shared methods (e.g., rideshare pool services, carpooling, shuttles) or active transportation
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Shared Mile: Expanding & Improving Mobility OptionsCollaborate with rideshare services to increase shared miles over solo trips
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Shared Mile: Expanding & Improving Mobility OptionsExpand bus rapid transit (BRT) in Boston for priority routes and increase frequency of service and bus priority infrastructure
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Shared Mile: Expanding & Improving Mobility OptionsWork with employers to increase commuter incentives
-Stop subsidizing parking
- Discounted T and Blue Bike passes
- Strengthen TDM regulations and enforcement
- Commuter shuttles
-Promote telecommuting
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Shared Mile: Expanding & Improving Mobility OptionsLaunch an educational campaign about the effect of transportation/commuting on the environment, health, and safety and make sure people understand their options. This could include a citywide “car-free” day.
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Shared Mile: Expanding & Improving Mobility OptionsExplore road pricing or closing options at the regional and local level for key areas
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Shared Mile: Expanding & Improving Mobility OptionsProvide low and no cost mobility options for low-income residents
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Shared Mile: Expanding & Improving Mobility OptionsRethink road design to prioritize low carbon forms of transportation over the car
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Shared Mile: Expanding & Improving Mobility OptionsMake improvements to transit system
-Increase commuter rail frequency
-Increase service in off-peak hours
-Implement a new fare system
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Shared Mile: Expanding & Improving Mobility OptionsCollaborate with surrounding cities to reduce VMT regionally and on specific projects
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Shared Mile: Expanding & Improving Mobility OptionsBPS Safe Routes to School program expansion, including BPS focus on getting more parents on board with walking to school
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Transition to Electric VehiclesElectrify City fleets
-Convert buses, vans, trucks, BRT, construction vehicles, emergency vehicles, school buses, and plowing vehicles to EVs
-Incentivize contractors who supply fleets to the City to provide electric vehicles
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Transition to Electric VehiclesLaunch a strategic EV charging infrastructure initiative
-Install accessible charging stations at workplaces, in residential neighborhoods, by commuter rail stations, and at new developments
-Conduct smart charging infrastructure planning-- ensuring charging stations are placed where we want people to drive
-Improve charging systems to time-of-use charging or “quick charges” at gas station-like facilities
-Conduct workforce development for installing/constructing charging stations
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Transition to Electric VehiclesPrepare the electrical grid (and storage) for the increase in capacity needed as more and more people switch to EVs
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Transition to Electric VehiclesCollaborate with utilities, electricians, and dealerships to provide education to the public about costs, technical requirements, and best practices
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Transition to Electric VehiclesIncentivize EV purchase through an EV purchase program, including incentives for buying used EVs, collaboration with insurance companies, and subsidies/rebates
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Transition to Electric VehiclesFacilitate regional collaboration around the switch to EVs. Topic ideas for discussion include:
-Parking permits
-Gas taxes
-Lower toll costs
-HOV lane access
-EV-only lanes
-Prioritized parking
-Potential to sell extra battery storage back to the grid
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Transition to Electric VehiclesPromote conversion of private fleets to electric
-Partner with rideshare and carshare services to increase electric car sharing by moving toward electric fleets, or providing EV request option
-Work with college/universities to invest in EV fleets and infrastructure
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