New MPG Poll: Worcester-area residents back fare-free buses

70% want to see the program extended for a 5th year; riders say they will ride less if fares return

Polling Group
Mar 22, 2024 Polling Group

As the Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) weighs the future of fare-free bus service, a new poll of the region finds that seven-in-ten residents support continuing the 4-year-old policy. A

Rockin’ Around the MassINC Tree

Our 2023 Year-End Wrap-Up

Policy Center
Dec 21, 2023 Policy Center

To all of our partners, supporters, subscribers, and friends – thank you for a wonderful 2023! Rockin’ around the MassINC tree It’s the year-end wrap up song Data’s all out

MPG Releases 8th Wave of Shah Foundation Survey of Boston Public School Parents

Polling Group
Dec 8, 2023 Polling Group

This is the 8th of multiple waves of surveys of parents of Boston Public School students going back to 2021. This one-of-a-kind longitudinal study is funded by the Shah Foundation

New Poll: BPS parents voice concerns about children’s emotional well-being, physical safety

68% say they are at least somewhat concerned with their children’s physical safety

Polling Group
May 5, 2023 Polling Group

A new poll of parents of Boston Public Schools students finds parents remain concerned about their children’s physical safety and emotional well-being while at school. In all, 68% say they

Poll: More than three-quarters of Massachusetts residents support boosting funding for regional bus service

79% of Massachusetts residents support increasing funding for the state’s 15 Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs)

Polling Group
Apr 18, 2023 Polling Group

As lawmakers on Beacon Hill dig in on this year’s state budget, 79% of Massachusetts residents support increasing funding for the state’s 15 Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs), which provide local

Poll: Mass. voters say an even split of millionaire’s tax would be a fair share

Two-thirds think surtax proceeds should go into a trust fund.

Polling Group
Feb 10, 2023 Polling Group

February 10, 2023 When Massachusetts voters approved a new surtax on income over $1 million last year, it was clear what that money was supposed to go to: transportation and

Statewide Poll of Parents Highlights Challenges Massachusetts Faces in Addressing Students’ COVID Recovery Needs

New poll sheds light on parents’ thoughts on the necessary supports and resources to help students recover academically

Polling Group
Jan 17, 2023 Polling Group

Seven out of 10 (73%) Massachusetts parents believe their child’s school has enough resources to help students in need, but fewer (56%) parents who see their children as behind grade

Poll: 78% of voters view transportation system in only ‘fair or poor’ condition

New MassINC Polling Group Poll finds 59% of voters support future MBTA shutdowns to expedite improvements

Polling Group
Oct 20, 2022 Polling Group

October 20, 2022 Voters have a long transportation to-do list for the next governor of Massachusetts. Improving roads, bridges, and public transit is the top priority, but voters also support

Poll: Massachusetts small businesses still recovering from COVID

New MassINC Polling Group Poll finds Massachusetts small businesses owned by entrepreneurs of color see expansion opportunities if capital and space challenges can be overcome

Polling Group
Sep 26, 2022 Polling Group

September 22, 2022 A new statewide survey commissioned by Coalition for an Equitable Economy (the Coalition) in partnership with The MassINC Polling Group (MPG) and Mass Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC)

Poll: Massachusetts residents support policies to make transportation cleaner, more equitable, and more affordable.

New MassINC Polling Group Poll finds residents favor both low-income fares and fare-free buses, expanded commuter benefits, EV and e-bike rebates.

Polling Group
Jun 28, 2022 Polling Group

New report from The MassINC Polling Group finds Massachusetts residents support policies to make transportation cleaner, more equitable, and more affordable.