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MassDOT In Talks With Connecticut for Hourly Springfield-NYC Amtrak Service

Expanded service between New York and Springfield is contingent on numerous big-ticket infrastructure projects, many of which are still years away from construction.

March 19, 2026

Boston City Council Seeks Oversight of Mayor’s Transportation Agenda

A hearing order from City Council President Liz Breadon warns that "continued delays to the advancement of these transportation projects could jeopardize an estimated $200 million in public investment."

March 16, 2026

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

The mayor's about-face on street safety initiatives has already cost the City of Boston millions of dollars in lost federal funding.

March 16, 2026

Trump’s Oil Crisis Is Already Costing Massachusetts Drivers Over $2.4 Million A Day In Higher Gas Prices

Massachusetts drivers are now cumulatively spending $20.9 million a day at the pump – more than twice the daily cost of operating the entire MBTA system.

March 13, 2026

Guest Column: South Station Is Not An Adequate Emergency Shelter

There are numerous other public buildings nearby that offer better adaptability, dignity, and safety for unhoused residents.

March 11, 2026

Trump’s Funding Freeze Derails Transit, Undermining Growth and Economic Opportunity For All Americans: Report

The second Trump administration has yet to sign a single contract to build new transit rail lines under the federal 'capital investment grants' program.

March 11, 2026

City of Cambridge Reports Better Bike Lanes Led to Surge In Bike Traffic

The city has recorded a 250 percent increase in bike traffic since 2004.

March 10, 2026