Walking is always good, and even a short, “mindful” walk can be calming by refocusing your thoughts on the simple act of taking one step followed by another.

What to Do Today: A Walking Meditation, and Distractions

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Another Federal Funding Fumble: Boston Loses $8.15 Million for Safety Project At Deadly Fenway Intersection

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Elections and Politics

Boston City Council Seeks Oversight of Mayor’s Transportation Agenda

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Globe Report Implicates Mayor Michelle Wu In Street Safety, Transit Project Cancellations

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Meghan Volcy

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Healey’s ‘State of the Commonwealth’ Boasts About MBTA Turnaround, Promises to Fill Budget Shortfall

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Another Year, Another Budget Gap: Gov. Healey Still Needs A Long-Term Solution for Funding the T

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Housing

MBTA Communities Act Holdouts Are Losing State Funding

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Thursday’s Headlines Take the Long View

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Bicycling

Fair Share Funds Will Keep ValleyBike Growing In Western Mass.

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Healey Admin. Announces Summer Fare Discounts, Including Free Fridays, on Commuter Rail System

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Monday’s Headlines Pedal Backwards

Jaime Moore-Carrillo is a journalist based in Boston. A Massachusetts native, Jaime has reported on transportation issues for The Boston Globe and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram in Texas.

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Jaime Moore-Carrillo

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Regional Transit Authorities

In Amherst, Delivering Public Transit Is An Extracurricular Activity

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