Steve Poftak

Steve Poftak

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Steve is the executive director of the Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston at Harvard Kennedy School. He has led research projects and authored a number of papers on transportation policy, government efficiency, municipal finance, and job creation. His op-eds run regularly in newspapers across the state and he appears on TV and radio frequently. Previously, he was the director of research at Pioneer Institute. In addition, he has worked at the Commonwealth’s Executive Office for Administration and Finance. He's a Boston resident, married, and has kids.

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For Transportation Junkies, Boston's Premiere Vantage Point

Head over to North Point Park to check out the city's comings and goings.

For Transportation Junkies, Boston's Premiere Vantage Point

Head over to North Point Park to check out the city's comings and goings.

Massachusetts as Test Market

Obama's attacks on Romney are reminiscent of Patrick's attacks on Baker.

BIG DIG OMG

We shouldn't be at all shocked by the Big Dig's $24.3 billion price tag. Really.

What Neighborhood Are You From?

A new project is crowdsourcing the borders of Boston's neighborhoods.

The Toughest State Government Job You'll Ever Love

Wonks wanted for analyst positions at the budget office.

The Toughest State Government Job You'll Ever Love

Wonks wanted for analyst positions at the budget office.

The Toughest State Government Job You'll Ever Love

Wonks wanted for analyst positions at the budget office.

The MBTA's Smart New Program

With the Key Bus Route program, the MBTA is intelligently doing more with less.

The MBTA's Smart New Program

With the Key Bus Route program, the MBTA is intelligently doing more with less.