The Needham Transportation Committee was established by the Town of Needham (By-laws Section 2.7.1) and has been charged with the responsibility for "continuing studies of the mass transportation needs of the Town, with particular emphasis upon commuter transportation". In addition to responding to requests from the Selectmen, the Needham Transportation Committee meets regularly to provide an opportunity for members of the community to bring their concerns before the Committee, and it has helped the Selectmen take the Town's concerns to the MBTA as needed.