LIVABLE STREETS TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE OF BOSTON INC
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Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Vision Zero
Vision Zero aims to bring the number of traffic related fatalities to zero while making streets safer and more enjoyable. LivableStreets takes an active and leadership role in promoting the initiative locally, based on best practices in cities around the globe
Better Buses
Better Buses is an initiative to prioritize people on the bus, resulting in a more efficient and equitable street.
Emerald Network
The Emerald Network seeks to connect the dots -- literally. Much of the walking and biking infrastructure in Metro Boston is still fractured and disconnected. To address this we launched the Emerald Network - a vision for a seamless 200-mile system of connected multi-use paths across Metro Boston.
Go Boston 2030 Accountability
LivableStreets will be building an accountability framework in order to evaluate the City's progress on implementation of the Go Boston 2030 mobility plan. We are committed to reviewing the City's performance every two years to ensure public accountability in reaching its Go Boston 2030 goals.
Where we work
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
At LivableStreets Alliance we recognize that complex challenges require bold ideas and partnership between advocacy organizations, government, the private sector and the public. We lead several initiatives that foster innovation, collaboration and action.
Vision Zero:
--to reduce the number of fatalities to zero on Boston's streets by 2030
--pressure the city to use complete streets and calming principles on all roads and streets
--provide technical assistance to the city on design of these streets
--provide the city with information on which streets need the most attention
Better Buses::
--work to implement the vision of a "complete streets" policy for the City by using the principles of Bus Rapid Transit
--continue to establish dedicated bus lanes and use of signal priority for buses
--educate transportation advocates, elected officials and metro Boston citizens about how to create reliable, speedy, comfortable and affordable bus rides
--improve safety for people biking and walking by having buses travel in predictable lanes
Emerald Network:
--provide over 200 miles of a seamless network of pathways throughout Boston to increase people's access to green, open space
--connect every neighborhood in Boston to open space, transit and jobs
--promote active transportation and and have a positive impact on public health
--contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
--enhance the city's competitiveness in the global marketplace
--continue the conversation/bring to the forefront the notion of transportation related to equity and public health issues through the use of the Network
Go Boston 2030 accountability:
--determine and evaluate the quality of progress the City has made in reaching their goals
--develop a framework that can be used for evaluation
--encourage public engagement in evaluating and measuring the City's progress
--highlight gaps and provide recommendations so the City may improve their results
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Vision Zero:
-- Work in coalition with over ten organizations to work with the cities of Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville to achieve transportation goals set out for 2030, publish annual "report cards" for each city to show progress towards meeting goals, and utilize media and events to educate the public about safe and "complete" streets
-- Participate on the Vision Task Forces of Boston, Cambridge, Somerville
-- Advocate for state legislation that will make our streets safer
Emerald Network:
-- Provide technical assistance to six "Greenway Partners," working in their neighborhoods to provide linkages to the Network
-- Write comment letters and activate community support at public meetings
-- Collaborate with municipalities and agencies
Better Buses:
-- Educate the public, especially transit users/bus riders, about the benefits of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
-- Engage in outreach in communities with large bus ridership
-- Partner with appropriate agencies and decision-makers to move goals forward
-- Utilize LivableStreets volunteers (Street Ambassadors) to collect information from transit riders and build support for bus lane pilots.
Go Boston 2030 accountability:
-- Develop a framework that includes qualitative and quantitative measurements of Go Boston 2030 progress to ensure accountability
-- Write a public report assessing the City’s progress, available in print and online
-- Host two public events to share progress and launch the report
-- Publish a report every two years until 2030
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
LivableStreets works with its staff, volunteers and a 12 member board of directors to achieve its goals. There are five full-time staff and two part-time staff members: three Program Managers/Coordinators-- one who oversees the Emerald Network, a Community Engagement Coordinator who oversees the Better Buses Campaign, and one who oversees the organization's operations and Public Policy and is developing an accountability framework for the Go Boston 2030 initiative-- and Executive Director and and a Program Assistant. A communication specialist and a community engagement advisor work part time. Our network of volunteers help to make our work possible, including our Street Ambassador team, which is more than 50 strong. Trained by our staff and lead advocates, Street Ambassadors actively engage with people on the street, distributing surveys and information to help put community at the center of street improvement projects.
LivableStreets fulfills its mission and goals in the following ways:
--working in coalition with other nonprofits in the city on major efforts such as Vision Zero and the Better Buses campaign
--outreach to diverse agencies to help spread the word about the Emerald Network
--updating the public through an online "StreetLife" newsletter and through our bi-annual "StreetTalk" (in person) events
--raising awareness through public campaigns, letter-writing, newsletter and annual Impact Reports
--providing technical assistance to neighborhood groups, as well as city and state agencies and corporations
--working with our volunteers: (1) Street Ambassadors who collect information in transportation "hot spots" and provide outreach to spread news about LivableStreets and its campaigns in a variety of neighborhoods and (2) our advocates (Advocacy Committee) who track transportation projects around Metro Boston
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Most importantly, LivableStreets has established itself as the premier multi-modal transportation advocacy organization in greater Boston. We are looked to as a convener, educator, technical assistance provider and coalition builder.
Some of our accomplishments include:
--helping to establish over 90 miles of bike lanes and shared lane markings in Boston
--launching a Better Bridges Campaign to include bike lanes on various Boston bridges
--tracking over 80 current projects in the city through our thriving volunteer Advocacy Committee
--winning a "complete streets" design for Commonwealth Avenue
--advocating for state legislation that allowed for a reduction of traffic speeds in Boston to 25 MPH
--the Emerald Network now boasts 114 miles of existing greenways, 37 miles in progress and 68 miles proposed
--convening the Vision Zero Coalition and successfully advocating for a $5 million increase in funding for staffing this initiative in Boston
--achieving multiple wins for our Better Buses campaign, including multiple pilots of bus only lanes:
- Mt. Auburn Street, City of Cambridge and Watertown
- South Massachusetts Avenue, City of Cambridge
- Washington Street, Roslindale
What we continue to work on:
--our vision of the Emerald Network: a vision of over 200 miles of connected greenways around Boston
--reduction in the use of cars as a major mode of transportation and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as a result
--more traffic safe legislation passed in Massachusetts
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LIVABLE STREETS TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE OF BOSTON INC
Board of directorsas of 12/06/2018
Brian Sant
Julia Wallerce
Nina Garfinkle
Garfinkle Design
Kenneth Kruckemeyer
Strategies for Cities, Kruckemeyer + Knecht
Steven Miller
Healthy Weight Initiative/Harvard School of Public Health
Jeff Rosenblum
MIT
Brian Sant
CERES
Russ Lopez
Kathryn Carlson
Buca Boot
Sam Schweizer
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Stephen Gershman
Arcadia Healthcare Solutions
Steven Nutter
Kendra Kennedy
Joshua Greenberg
Boston Children's Hospital
Charlie Denison
GEODE Capital Management
Julia Prange Wallerce
MASS Commute