Mobility

Over 40% of Massachusetts greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions come from people and goods moving throughout the state. And this is impacted by how we build our communities.

What's more, exclusionary practices like redlining and disinvestment in public transit have not only deepened inequities for Indigenous, Black and other people of color, women and non-binary people, and many others; they have made GHG emissions worse. When people have to live far from the important places in their lives, most depend on transportation that is expensive and unreliable.

We believe that communities know best what they need. People who have been most harmed by poor transportation and land use policies are integral to the process of developing equitable and sustainable solutions for their communities. That's why we are committed to engaging coalitions with deep community roots, in planning and implementing mobility solutions.

Our work is rooted in partnerships with a diverse set of community-based organizations, advocates, municipal and state agencies, researchers, the business community, and others involved in design, planning, policy development, and implementation.

Our grantmaking is focused on:

• Community-driven solutions that lower greenhouse gas emissions from transportation and land-use
• Capacity building and leadership of state and municipal government bodies engaged in transportation, land use, and planning
• Cross-sector partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders working on transportation, land use, community planning, and related issues