GOMENTUM STATION & SHARED AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES by Randell H. Iwasaki & Contra Costa County – Planning CCTA Founded in 2014, GoMentum Station is a 5,000-acre miniature “city,” a partnership between the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) and the City of Concord, to repurpose the decommissioned Concord Naval Weapons Station as a site for testing autonomous […]
TASK FORCE ON REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY PERFORMANCE & FUNDING by Astrid Glynn PROBLEM STATEMENT Outside Greater Boston, 15 Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs) provide public transportation to Massachusetts residents. For those who must rely on public transit, RTAs are often the only option. However, RTA ridership declined by 9% from 2016 to 2018. A host of […]
MOBILITY DATA FROM METROTECH by Christian Kotscher PROBLEM STATEMENT Lack of accurate, timely data feeds congestion. Most signal-timing systems are not driven by real-time traffic measurements. Precise data is unavailable and predictive data based on historical averages, not accurate trends. Yes, state and local governments are investing in fiber networks and deploying more sensors and […]
TRUCK PLATOONING WITH PLATOONPRO by Stephen Boyd & Amanda F. Anderson, Peloton Technology PROBLEM STATEMENT Typical trucking operations have slim margins (an average of 6% in 20171 ), high fuels costs (fuel comprised ? 22% of total costs for an average trucking company in 20182), and the need to ensure safety (the number of large […]
**Deadline Extended to MAY 31, 2019** America is a country on the move. Our economy and quality of life depend on the effectiveness of our transportation systems. State, local, and federal governments invest hundreds of billions of dollars each year in transportation infrastructure, yet we continue to waste hours in traffic, arrive late for work […]
Speakers Include John Sexton, NYU President Emeritus; Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker Contact Micaela Dawson, 617-723-2277 ext. 203 or mdawson@pioneerinstitute.org BOSTON – Programs that help address the student debt crisis and America’s growing skills mismatch will be highlighted at Pioneer Institute’s 27th annual Better Government Competition Awards Gala on Monday, September 24th at the Seaport Hotel […]
Each year, the Better Government Competition focuses on one of the country’s greatest public policy challenges. Families today are struggling to afford college, young adults are saddled with crippling debt, and government workforce development programs and existing education models have not been reliable pipelines to stable employment. In recognition of these challenges, Pioneer Institute’s 2018 […]
Each year, the Better Government Competition focuses on one of the country’s greatest public policy challenges. Families today are struggling to afford college, young adults are saddled with crippling debt, and government workforce development programs and existing education models have not been reliable pipelines to stable employment. In recognition of these challenges, Pioneer Institute’s 2018 […]
MIT AgeLab Founder, Massachusetts Governor to Headline Awards Gala BOSTON – Pioneer Institute is pleased to announce that Boston-based Hebrew SeniorLife is the winner of the 26th annual Better Government Competition. The contest received nearly 100 entries from agencies and organizations across the U.S. on the topic, “Aging in America.” The winner, together with five […]
Submitted by: Kim Brooks, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Living, Hebrew SeniorLife The needs of seniors in supportive housing span a range of issues. Physical health issues decrease mobility, impede gross and fine motor skills, and affect vision, making it difficult to maintain independence. These seniors are at increased risk of falling, a primary cause of emergency transports […]