We study transportation issues and fund transportation projects in the Boston region. Submit comments at bostonmpo.org/contact.

Boston, MA
Our NO-HEAT project relied on strong partnerships with municipalities and community groups. Together, we combined heat data with local insights to understand and address heat exposure on our streets, sidewalks, and trails. Learn more: bostonmpo.org/no-heat
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We also documented a day with students at Susan B. Anthony Middle School in Revere, hearing about their experiences and walking their routes around the school. That site is now home to a solar-powered, shaded table beside the playground on school grounds.
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We’re grateful to our partners who helped make our NO-HEAT project possible: @BikeToTheSea, @WalkMass, @MassBike, @MysticMyRWA, @GreenRootsEJ, and the cities of @Revere311, @EverettGov_MA, @ChelseaGov_MA, and @Framingham_MA. Learn more: bostonmpo.org/no-heat
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Our Executive Director, Tegin Teich, explains how we developed a Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI) dataset through our NO-HEAT project that measures how the human body experiences extreme heat. Learn more: bostonmpo.org/no-heat
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By combining this data with local mobility patterns, we can identify priority locations that would benefit from cooling interventions, like greenery or shaded benches. Learn more about how our team created the dataset: tinyurl.com/NH-StoryMap
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The dashboard behind the analysis is public, and any community in the Boston region can use it to find areas where interventions will help make our region cooler and safer for everyone. View the data dashboard: tinyurl.com/NH-dashboard
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The MPO is seeking a Director of Policy and Planning to set the vision for and lead the teams responsible for delivering the agency’s core policy work. Salary range: $125K–$135K Learn more and apply: governmentjobs.com/careers/b…
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The MPO is seeking a Director of Public Affairs and Communications to develop and implement strategies that enhance the visibility and impact of our work. Salary range: $125K–$135K Learn more and apply: governmentjobs.com/careers/b…
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The MPO is hiring a regional planner/program manager to lead the development of the Unified Planning Work Program, the agency's annual work plan and budget, which outlines our transportation planning priorities. Salary range: $65K–$80K Apply: governmentjobs.com/careers/b…
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The MPO is seeking a full-time communications specialist to support a short-term web content development project, focusing on converting technical information into clear, plain-language content. Hourly range: $32–$36 Learn more & apply: governmentjobs.com/careers/b…
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The MPO is hiring a data scientist/model developer to apply innovative modeling techniques, including exploratory modeling, to address complex transportation challenges and inform key decisions. Starting range: $74K–$88K Learn more & apply: governmentjobs.com/careers/b…
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Submit feedback on Amendment Eight to the region’s capital plan, the 2026-30 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), by Monday, August 10. Review TIP Amendment 8: tinyurl.com/2630-TIP-A8 Comment: TIP@ctps.org
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TIP Amendment Eight reflects funding changes in both Belmont and Lexington to better support regional planning efforts. Review TIP Amendment 8: tinyurl.com/2630-TIP-A8 Comment: TIP@ctps.org
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📢Submit feedback on the MPO’s Public Engagement Plan by Thursday, August 6. View the Plan: bostonmpo.org/public-engagem… Comment: tinyurl.com/PEP-input
The 45-day public review period for the MPO’s Public Engagement Plan starts today and ends on August 6. The Plan outlines the MPO’s strategies for engaging stakeholders in the planning process. View the Plan: bostonmpo.org/public-engagem… Comment: tinyurl.com/PEP-input
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🚌How can we improve transportation for older adults and people with disabilities in the Boston region? Take our survey: tinyurl.com/CP26-survey
The MPO is looking for input as we update our Coordinated Public Transit–Human Services Transportation Plan, documenting and addressing the transportation needs of older adults and people with disabilities. Take our survey: tinyurl.com/CP26-survey
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The 45-day public review period for the MPO’s Public Engagement Plan starts today and ends on August 6. The Plan outlines the MPO’s strategies for engaging stakeholders in the planning process. View the Plan: bostonmpo.org/public-engagem… Comment: tinyurl.com/PEP-input
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Translations of the Public Engagement Plan’s Executive Summary are available in Español, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Português, 繁體中文, 简体中文, and Tiếng Việt. View the Exec Summary: bostonmpo.org/public-engagem… Comment: tinyurl.com/PEP-input
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To speak with staff about the Public Engagement Plan, email publicinfo@ctps.org or schedule a meeting: calendar.app.google/gxCc3ZgQ…
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Submit feedback on Amendment Seven to the region’s capital plan, the 2026-30 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), by Monday, July 13. Review TIP Amendment Seven: tinyurl.com/TIP-A7 Comment: TIP@ctps.org
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TIP Amendment Seven reflects scope changes to the Lynnfield Rail Trail project and a change in the funding source for the Reading-Wilmington Bridge Preservation project. Review TIP Amendment Seven: tinyurl.com/TIP-A7 Comment: TIP@ctps.org
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