Transportation Study Group/Survey Announcement

From Green Needham

Is there a shuttle in our future? - Take the Green Needham Transportation Survey and help us find out.

November 25, 2008 - One way to make Needham a “Greener” place is to reduce the number of cars traveling in town. This is why the Green Needham Transportation Study Group recently put together a survey to analyze the feasibility of a shuttle service in Needham. The service would transport residents to popular Needham destinations including the commuter rail, shopping and medical areas, and after school programs.

Needham High School students will help to distribute the survey around Town. E-mail and other forms of publicity will be used to get the word out about the survey as well. By the end of January we hope to have enough data gathered to apply for the Suburban Mobility Grant offered through the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. If we are able to make the case and our grant application is accepted, Needham would receive up to $250,000 over the following three years to help fund a shuttle bus.

What to do now:

1. Fill out the survey.

 Click here to take the Green Needham Transportation Survey.

2. Forward the online survey to friends. Either e-mail the link to the Green Needham website [www.greenneedham.org] or contact Debbie Schmill e-mail for the direct link to the survey.

With fewer cars on the road we reduce traffic congestion, CO2 emissions, and the need for additional parking around town. We also promote a healthier lifestyle. Looks like there may be a shuttle bus and a brighter future for Needham.