Public EV charging stations in underserved neighborhoods
The resident asks to use part of the budget for public EV charging stations in neighborhoods with limited access, especially for renters and multifamily residents without home charging.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Use a portion of the $2 million Participatory Budgeting fund to install additional public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in neighborhoods that currently have limited access to charging infrastructure.
Who it helps and why
This project advances social and racial equity by expanding access to EV charging infrastructure in neighborhoods that have historically received fewer transportation and environmental investments. Many Boston residents, particularly renters and households living in multifamily housing, do not have access to private driveways or home charging. Public charging stations help ensure that the benefits of clean transportation are available to everyone, not only to homeowners with private parking.
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- August 3, 2026
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Other
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
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