TransitMatters

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, 2024 has been a pivotal year for TransitMatters. We successfully pushed the MBTA to eliminate slow zones and commit to electrifying the Fairmount Line! We invite you to join us next week at Cheer & Transit to celebrate these wins and throughout 2025 as we look ahead to the transformative changes we can accomplish together as a community. TransitMatters membership is automatically included in the price of your ticket. Your membership directly supports our vital work. You can get your tickets here: https://lu.ma/a9bx9a6d

Join us on December 3 for Cheer & Transit! Celebrate our collective wins as we look ahead to the transformative changes we can accomplish together in 2025. Purchase your tickets here: https://lu.ma/a9bx9a6d

Thank you to everyone who has donated so far this year! Your donations enabled us to send staff to conferences and workshops this fall. Thank you for being a vital part of our mission. Making connections with our peers around the US at these meetings helps us in our work back home. Every donation and membership makes a difference, and we thank you for taking an active role in shaping the future of our work. If you haven't donated yet in 2024, please consider donating today: https://lnkd.in/gygZFN4x

Meet our fall #interns: Jerry, Nabiya, Ryan, and Sophia! Jerry is leading our NightBus #campaign and supporting our work with the City of Boston to expand GoHubs. Nabiya is working with the Regional Rail team on reports advocating accessibility, connectivity, and affordability on our Commuter Rail #network. Ryan is supporting our Communications Specialist with TransitMatters’ #socialmedia — you might have already seen some of his posts! And Sophia is leading our #project on transit-supportive density with Boston Indicators. Thanks for all your hard work this fall, #team!

Are you building a career in the impact space? We know it can be hard to meet fellow professionals and organizations. That's why our mission is to connect like-minded professionals who aim to use business as a force for environmental & social impact. The upcoming SDG Summit is your chance to meet and network with people from companies and organizations including: - B Local Boston - United Nations Association of Greater Boston - Campfire Consulting - Asian American & Pacific Islanders Commission - City of Boston - Boston Climate Action Network - All In Energy - MassBike - ArtsBoston - TransitMatters - Berkshire Bank - Greentown Labs - CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center) - Dimagi - MIT Solve - Culture Builders Cooperative LLC - Abilities Dance Boston - And many more! Get your ticket now - https://lnkd.in/d4n-skxD #impactcareers #boston #networking

TransitMatters had the privilege of attending TransitCenter’s Movement Communications workshop last week. It was so exciting working—finally in-person!—with transit advocacy organizations across the country, learning how to move audiences to demand better transit for our communities.?Thank you, Movement Communications Academy! Give our coalition members a follow ↓ Denver Streets Partnership Transit Alliance Miami Move LA Bike Durham Transportation Choices Coalition Pittsburghers for Public Transit San Francisco Transit Riders Ride New Orleans

Join us on Saturday, September 28, for a bike ride on the Northern Strand Community Trail! We will take the trail from start to finish and continue on the future extension to Lynn Interim Station to trainspot ?? RSVP to learn more: https://lu.ma/c1a8f5by

We are so excited to have Jarred Johnson from TransitMatters speaking at our Transit and the City Community Conversation Panel this year. Join us October 2nd to listen to national and local experts in conversation around creating equitable transportation solutions. Watch out for more panelist announcements in the coming days, you won't want to miss this! Get a ticket today at bit.ly/TATC24

I was honored to stand beside our advocacy partners as we celebrated the announcement of the MBTA pilot to electrify the Fairmount Line. TransitMatters joined Conservation Law Foundation and fellow members of the FITC to celebrate. Thanks to the MBTA, Keolis Transit America, Inc, Office of Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, MassDOT, and so many elected officials for making this happen.

"The potential for our regional rail to drive housing development, foster vibrant communities and tackle pressing transportation challenges is immense. Let’s embrace this opportunity with enthusiasm and vision, ensuring that our rail network becomes a cornerstone of Boston’s growth and prosperity. Together, we can turn this remarkable asset into a powerful engine for progress and a model for cities across the world." Jarred Johnson TransitMatters https://lnkd.in/eUeb9bN2