Funding is not the only issue to consider when striving for equitable provision of Adult Basic Education and English language classes. New and innovative service delivery systems may be necessary.

As of 2008, there are approximately 27 megawatts of renewable energy installed in the MAPC region with about 33 megawatts in development.  Continued growth of renewable power in the region can be fostered through regulatory reform and technical assistance to allow more uniform and streamlined permitting processes for renewable energy installations.  Regional planning agencies, state agencies and business representatives should coordinate to develop outreach and education programs to promote siting of renewable energy installations.

The transportation sector represents the largest source of carbon dioxide emissions in the region.  MetroFuture seeks to reduce these emissions through compact growth patterns and investments in transit, so that residents have less distance to travel, and more alternatives to driving.  A reduction in vehicle miles traveled per person can be compounded with increasing fuel efficiency to yield dramatic reductions in overall emissions.  

MetroFuture establishes bold, achievable, and measurable goals for growth, preservation, and equity in Metro Boston.  A diversity of policy recommendations contained in the implementation plan are designed to move the region toward a brighter future.  A regional indicators framework is necessary to make periodic, quantitative assessments of conditions in the region.  Such assessments will support policy development as well as accountability.  Regional indicators should include information at a variety of levels, providing an understanding of conditions in the region gene