We call Boston's Seaport the "Innovation District." And, with companies like Rethink Robotics, Brightcove and, soon, General Electric calling it home, it's proving to be an apt name.

Except, when it comes to actually getting around. Part of that is due to the Big Dig, according to author Dan McNichol, who was also the former spokesperson for the project.

On Morning Edition, Bob Oakes took a trip to the waterfront with Jim Rooney, CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.

"If it is too crippling, too stifling, other cities begin to catch up in terms of talent, and attractiveness in other areas," Rooney said. "This could be a negative factor. We're not attempting to sound any immediate crisis alarm bells. What we're suggesting is there needs to be a long-term strategy."

So, what should that strategy be?

All this week, WBUR is exploring the many facets of the region's traffic woes in a special series called, "Driving Us Crazy," part of our new initiative called BostonomiX, that covers the intersection between brains and business.

Guest

Dan McNichol, author and infrastructure advocate. He tweets @DanMcNichol.

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