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The Boston MPO Planning Process and Low-Income Suburban-to-Suburban Transportation Needs

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  • Phillip Granberry, Michael Landon and David Terkla

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The rapid evolution in the Boston MPO transportation planning process is discussed as well as its particular application to the suburban-suburban transportation needs of low income individuals. The results of two experiments designed to improve access to transportation for low income suburban individuals are discussed and policy suggestions are made for improving such access.

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  • Phillip Granberry, Michael Landon and David Terkla, "undated". "The Boston MPO Planning Process and Low-Income Suburban-to-Suburban Transportation Needs," Working Papers 5, University of Massachusetts Boston, Economics Department.
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    • Q42 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Energy - - - Alternative Energy Sources
    • L99 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Transportation and Utilities - - - Other
    • R58 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Regional Government Analysis - - - Regional Development Planning and Policy

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