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Be a Local: A Guide to Getting Involved
Local government and community organizing offer plenty of opportunities for ordinary people to make a big difference.
Juvenile Driver Faces Criminal Charges After Fatal Bellingham Crash
A driver struck and killed a 60-year-old Woonsocket man on Monday afternoon.
MeVa Adds 50 Percent More Service On Lowell-Lawrence-Haverhill Bus Routes
In July, MeVa will start operating buses every 20 minutes on weekdays for its two busiest routes.
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Massachusetts Gasoline Consumption Continued to Increase in 2024
Gasoline consumption and air travel in Massachusetts produced about 27 million metric tons of greenhouse pollutants in 2024, making it unlikely that the Healey administration will meet targets that Governor Baker set in the state's official climate plan.
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Eyes On the Street: A Little Better On the B.U. Bridge
Several government agencies have collaborated on a suite of safety improvements on and around the B.U. Bridge.
New Mystic Bridge Won’t Be Built ‘Til the 2030s Under MassDOT’s Proposed Budget
MassDOT's latest 5-year capital plan includes $69.8 million for the project, but work wouldn't begin until fiscal year 2027, more than a year from now.
4-Day Green Line Shutdown Begins Wednesday Evening
An 8-day Blue Line closure will also begin on Saturday, June 7.
EZRide In Cambridge Expands Schedule With Frequent-Service Midday and Weekend Trips
Unlike other private shuttles, the EZRide is open to everyone – and it's fare-free.
Photos: A Walk Audit In Brockton
"The street is communicating how we should be driving. And it's not safe for pedestrians, or for anyone," said Iolando Spinola, a Brockton resident and program manager for WalkMassachusetts.
TransitMatters Hires Transportation Policy Expert Caitlin Allen-Connelly as Its New Executive Director
Caitlin Allen-Connelly has been the TransitMatters board secretary and was also a Senior Advisor on Transportation at A Better City, a regional business organization.
‘We Need Each Other’ – Mourners Remember Crash Victims, Demand Safer Streets
"We are here tonight because we know we can do better. We must do better," said Gina Gancheva, whose 4-year-old daughter Gracie was struck and killed outside of the Boston Children's Museum last spring.
