Microtransit—on-demand, flexible transportation services—has emerged as a valuable lifeline for residents in rural and underserved areas. This op-ed argues that Massachusetts should significantly increase funding for microtransit programs, citing their cost-effectiveness, adaptability, and role in connecting people to jobs, healthcare, and daily essentials. Investing in these services would expand access and equity across the state’s transportation network.
This report analyzes the economic and social impact of the Quaboag Connector, a rural microtransit service operating in ten towns across Central and Western Massachusetts. It highlights how the service has improved access to employment, healthcare, and daily necessities while generating nearly $45 million in economic activity since 2017.
A new report from The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts and the Quaboag Connector calls for increased and more equitable State investment in regional transportation
As Beacon Hill advances major investments in the MBTA, regional transit systems across...
