In response to the pandemic, the MBTA allowed for back-door boarding on buses, making rides effectively free. But is that the right plan?Two guests stop by the Gateways Podcast to continue the transportation conversation — Jarred Johnson, director of TransitMatters and Brenna Robeson, lead coordinator at Zero Fare WRTA Coalition.
New economic development legislation is a boon for Gateway Cities
Why MassINC supports the Act Enabling Partnerships for Growth (H.4529)
Without intervention and a new funding stream, the coronavirus crisis will further destabilize vulnerable Gateway City neighborhoods.
Ranked Choice Redux: The Promise of Ranked Choice Voting
Gateways Podcast Episode 61
Can ranked choice voting achieve more diverse civic leadership in Massachusetts? MassINC explores how RCV could change the Commonwealth's political landscape to be more representative of residents.
Closing language barriers and the digital divide in Gateway Cities
Gateways Podcast Episode 57
Examining two obstacles preventing many members of our Commonwealth from accessing what they need during the coronavirus crisis.
TTOD Planning & Design Competition Award Ceremony
Learn more about the nine teams that participated in the inaugural TTOD Planning and Design Competition!
Why Gateway Cities Could Be Headed for a Fiscal Emergency
While the state has given municipalities more latitude to adopt local option taxes in recent years, and Gateway Cities jumped at the opportunity, these remain rather anemic funding streams.
For Gateway Cities, Census outreach during COVID-19 matters more than ever before
Gateways Podcast Episode 55
How public health agencies can protect populations most threatened by COVID-19
Gateways Podcast Episode 55
Massachusetts' Gateway Cities are home to large numbers of vulnerable populations, including immigrants and people experiencing homelessness. This week, we talk to experts about why certain populations are more at risk when it comes to COVID-19, and how Gateway Cities can respond.
Decline in local news spells trouble for cities
The Gateway Cities Journal
When local news coverage dwindles, citizens stop voting, serving on boards and commissions, and running for public office. The current pandemic of misinformation underscores the more immediate consequences of lost access to reliable news sources.
Resiliency in their DNA: Gateway Cities in the face of crisis
Gateways Episode 54
This week, Ben and Tracy look at how Gateway Cities are responding to the spread of coronavirus.