Here's what's going on in long-range planning at the Town, Region, and State levels, as well as a selection of Planning Resources, including:
Traffic and Transportation
Traffic and Transportation Study Recommendations (PDF) - following the Traffic Survey, TransAction Associates delivered the summary results and service recommendations to the Town. Proposed services will be revisited once the COVID-19 public health emergency is over. Curious as to how the coronavirus is affecting public transit use? This online public transit tracker displays real-time demand.
As traffic congestion continues to worsen, the Planning Board is exploring solutions that Weston can implement. Its findings can be found in the study below and residents are encouraged to add and discuss ideas on how to improve traffic in Weston in an online discussion.
Transportation Resources
- This video from City Lab has some interesting traffic ideas but mostly I like it for its explanation of induced demand.
- Governor's Report on the Future of Transportation
- T4MA - A Massachusetts Transit advocacy group
Water Usage
Water Working Group - this group was formed in 2017 to address the high per capita water use in Weston. Following an analysis of the Town's waster usage history (PDF), the group is now looking to formulate policies and programs that will reduce water usage in the interest of sustaining both the regional and local water resources, avoidance of additional infrastructure costs, and achieving associated related environmental benefits.
Destination 2040