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Democratic 2022 Representative In General Court

Priscila S. Sousa

Priscila Sousa is Chair of the Framingham School Committee, immigrant, entrepreneur and community activist. Born in the city of Ipatinga in the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil, Priscila came to America with her parents when she was seven years old. Growing up on Weld Street, she rode the bus for hours every day to Potter Road Elementary School where she attended their English as a Second Language (ESL) program. 

Traffic & Transportation

We need a transportation system that strengthens our economy and communities, while also being modern, safe, affordable and reliable. We owe it to ourselves and future generations to have a transportation system that our Commonwealth deserves.

  • Advocate for increased funding for the MBTA to make the improvements on the deteriorating system, purchase new cars and trains, electrify the train lines between Boston and Worcester, keep fares affordable and increase reliable all day rail service to and from Boston;
  • Contact the Executive Office of Administration and Finance to release previously earmarked funding for the construction of a downtown parking garage and traffic calming measures like flashing signs;
  • Support the growth of regional transportation authorities, especially our MetroWest Regional Transportation Authority, and address demands for increased service and  routes to connect them to more neighborhoods, rail trails and centers of commerce;
  • Advocate for Framingham and MetroWest regarding the upcoming Allston Mass Pike Multimodal Project. This project will impact Framingham for nearly a decade as work is done on the Mass Pike through Allston-Brighton;
  • Work with MassDOT to address safety concerns and problems with local state roads, such as installing much needed crosswalks on Route 135, pedestrian walkways or bridges over Route 9, especially at Prospect Street and Shopper’s World;
  • Expand rail trails, such as the Upper Charles Trail and the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, by securing the funding needed to design and construct these alternative modes of transportation.