Transportation Access Plan Agreement (TAPA)
The Transportation Access Plan Agreement (TAPA) formalizes the commitments the development team makes to reduce a project's impacts on our City's streets and transportation networks. These commitments can include improvements such as installing traffic signals, bike accommodations, improvements to pedestrian conditions and the public realm, or adopting commuter incentives to reduce driving. Transportation planners work closely with developers to thoroughly evaluate a project's transportation impacts, and propose plans that lessen those impacts. The goal of the development review process is to prioritize safety, manage parking demand, and improve conditions for walking, biking, and public transit, and it requires developers to evaluate existing and future transportation conditions.
What triggers the TAPA Process?
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New construction greater than or equal to 50,000 SF
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Change in use for building greater than or equal to 50,000 SF or greater than or equal to 100,000 SF in Downtown
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Rehabilitation of an existing building greater than or equal to 100,000 SF
Where to find TAPAs
TAPAs for individual projects can be found on project webpages on the City of Boston Planning Department’s website. To access a list of all TAPAs, visit the Article 80 Records Library.
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