The Brookline Transportation Board was formed in 1974 by an Act of the State Legislature to administer all matters relating to parking and transportation on the public ways within the Town. As outlined in the Act, the Transportation Board "may adopt, alter or repeal rules and regulations, not inconsistent with general law as modified by this act, relative to pedestrian movement, vehicular and bicycle traffic in the streets and in the town-controlled public off-street parking areas in the town, and to the movement, stopping, standing or parking of vehicles and bicycles on, and their exclusion from, all or any streets, ways, highways, roads, parkways and public off-street parking areas under the control of the town, including rules and regulations designating any way or part thereof under such control as a through way under and subject to section 9 of chapter 89 of the General Laws."

The six members of the Transportation Board are appointed by the Select Board to staggered 3-year terms. Meetings are usually held on the third Wednesday of the month.

More information on the Transportation Board is available on the Town’s website.

The Brookline Bicycle Advisory Committee (“BAC”) is appointed by and advises the Transportation Board on matters related to cycling for commuting, general mobility and pleasure, with an emphasis on safety, education of the public, and bicycle access.

Regular meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month, starting at 7 PM.

More information on the BAC is available on the Town’s website.

Agendas, Minutes and Meeting Files

January 5, 2022—Meeting Agenda and Files

December 8, 2021—Meeting Agenda and Files

The Pedestrian Advisory Committee (“PedAC”) is appointed by and advises the Transportation Board on matters related to pedestrians for commuting, general mobility and pleasure, with an emphasis on safety and access.

Regular meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month, starting at 7 PM.

More information on the PedAC is available on the Town’s website.

The Shared Mobility Advisory Committee (“SMAC”) is appointed by and advises the Transportation Board on matters related to shared mobility including, but not limited to, public transportation, shuttles, senior transportation, ride share, car share, bike share, and micro-mobility share for commuting, general mobility and pleasure, with an emphasis on safety and access. Additionally, SMAC works with the MBTA and the Town to fine-tune existing bus and train service and infrastructure, as well as explore new opportunities to expand shared transportation accessibility for residents and for those who travel to and from Brookline for work and pleasure. It replaces it's predecessor the Public Transportation Advisory Committee (PTAC).

More information on SMAC is available on the Town’s website.