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Tuesday’s Headlines Look to the Future
Obviously, what we're doing in the U.S. transportation-wise isn't working so well. So what does the future hold?
September 29, 2026
Wild Idea: MBTA Could Enlist Raptors To Help Make Its Stations Less Crappy
The MBTA is seeking information from falconry experts to help them reduce pigeon populations in their facilities.
September 28, 2026
T Shutting Down the Core of the Green Line For 9 Days Through Sunday Oct. 4
The T will close the central trunk of the Green Line's four branches for 9 days starting Saturday, Sept. 26 in order to continue its replacement of 19th-century signal equipment in the light rail system's tunnels.
September 25, 2026
Redesigning Route 123: Bike and Pedestrian Improvements Coming to Brockton-Abington
MassDOT has unveiled plans for bike and pedestrian infrastructure improvements along Route 123, the east-west roadway that links downtown Brockton and Abington.
September 25, 2026
MBTA Board Meeting Recap: Bus Lane Enforcement Cameras Go Live Next Week
The MBTA's new automated camera enforcement program, which will capture and issue fines to the owners of vehicles caught blocking bus stops and dedicated bus lanes, will go live with a soft launch next Thursday, October 1.
September 24, 2026
MassDOT Board Approves $79 Million Contract to Start Building Mystic River Bike and Pedestrian Bridge
MassDOT expects the construction project to last about three years.
September 23, 2026
In the Midst of A Reelection Campaign, Gov. Healey Proposes $120 Million Tax Cut For Drivers and Oil Companies
The Governor's office estimates that the proposal would reduce the state's Fair Share funding for transportation and education investments by approximately $120 million.
September 23, 2026
Westfield Breaks Ground On Downtown Traffic-Calming Project
The City of Westfield is installing traffic-calming improvements on one of its most dangerous downtown streets.
September 22, 2026
Brookline Transport Board Endorses Chestnut Hill Ave. Redesign With Protected Bikeway
The redesigned Chestnut Hill Avenue would create a new two-way protected cycle track between Cleveland Circle and Boylston Street/Route 9.
September 21, 2026
After Four Years, FTA Steps Back From Its Oversight of MBTA Safety Issues
The federal government is handing over supervision of MBTA safety programs – including outstanding items from its 2022 safety management inspection – back to the Commonwealth's own rail safety regulators.
September 18, 2026
