Traffic and Parking Regulations (TPR)- The TPR provides a complete list of enforceable traffic rules and restrictions, such as speed limits, parking areas, tow zones, etc, on a granular street-by-street basis.

Partners

Transportation Advisory Group (TAG) - TAG formed in 2012 to support implementation of recommendations made by the former Transportation Advisory Committee. With the recent release of the Newton Leads 2040 Transportation Strategy, TAG is reviewing its mission and structure and seeks to support and advise the City on transportation projects in an ongoing capacity.

Newton Safe Routes Task Force - The Newton Safe Routes Task Force is committed to encouraging more walking, cycling and bus use, and to reducing congestion and pollution from the front of our schools. Over the years, the Task Force has worked with City staff and elected officials to add and remove Blue Zones, to improve school zone signage, and to improve traffic, bicycle and pedestrian circulation around our schools. The Task Force is comprised of parents from our elementary, middle and high schools, and employees from MassRides and the Newton Planning, School, and Police Departments. The Task Force typically meets once a month and all meetings are open to the public. For more information contact David Koses at 617-796-1496 or email dkoses@newtonma.gov.

Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) - The Planning Department, representing the Mayor, participates on the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). The Boston MPO is the largest of the 13 Massachusetts regions established to carry out federally funded transportation plans and programs. The Boston MPO is composed of seven agencies, seven municipalities, and a public advisory committee that collectively carry out the federally mandated "continuing, comprehensive and cooperative" (3C) transportation planning process for the region. The Boston MPO represents 101 cities and towns in Massachusetts. Newton is one of only twelve communities that have been elected as voting members of the MPO. (The City of Boston is a permanent member).

Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) - The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is a regional planning agency representing 101 cities and towns in the metropolitan Boston area. Created by an act of the Legislature in 1963, it serves as an independent public body of the Commonwealth within which state and local officials can address issues of regional importance. As one of 14 members of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), MAPC has oversight responsibility for the region's federally funded transportation program.

The Council enhances the quality of life and competitive advantage of the Boston metropolitan region in the global economy by providing a focus for action and developing sound responses to issues of regional significance. Council membership consists of community representatives, gubernatorial appointees and city and state agencies who collaborate in the development of comprehensive plans and recommendations in areas of population and employment, transportation, economic development, regional growth and the environment. The Council also provides technical assistance and advocacy to its member communities.

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) - The MBTA provides public transportation services in Newton and throughout the region.

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