Greater Boston Chamber Transportation First Series
April 17, 2025
On April 15, Kate Dineen, A Better City President & CEO, participated in the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce's Transportation First series alongside Jim Rooney, President & CEO of the Boston Chamber, and Jascha Franklin-Hodge, Chief of Streets for the City of Boston, to discuss the City of Boston’s focus on local transportation modes. Attendees first heard from Jascha Franklin-Hodge, who discussed the City’s current transportation priorities and outlined the vision for moving people throughout Boston and its neighborhoods. Following the address, he was joined by Kate Dineen and Jim Rooney for their conversation on solutions and opportunities for businesses and communities to shape the future of transportation in the City of Boston. This event was the third installment of the Chamber's Transportation First series, which offers a platform to discuss the urgent challenges Greater Boston faces by bringing in experts and changemakers to explore the issues and potential solutions for the future of the Commonwealth. This series will help raise broader awareness among employees and employers who are affected by the transit system every day.
