128BC White Paper: Traffic Exacerbates Economic Woes
October 2, 2024
Congestion is eroding Massachusetts’ talent and time. This brief explains the data—and demonstrates why employer-backed cooperative shuttles are a real, near-term fix.
As part of our ongoing effort to keep up with industry news and research, we sometimes produce white papers summarizing trends we’ve observed.
Our most recent paper explores how traffic congestion and long commute times in the Greater Boston area are exacerbating labor shortages, making it harder for employers to attract and retain talent. Rising housing costs and unreliable transportation options combine to drive workers out of the region, increasing competition for a shrinking labor pool.
However, transportation programs like The Grid that ease congestion and improve access are already part of the solution to these challenges!
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