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MassDOT Wins $335 Million Federal Grant for Allston Highway Megaproject
On Monday, federal officials announced the first major committment of federal funding for the Allston Multimodal Project, a massive realignment of Interstate 90 in Boston's Allston neighborhood.
March 11, 2024
Boston Cyclists Union Promotes New 311 Reporting App
Editor's note: this news brief is adapted from a Boston Cyclists' Union press release.
March 11, 2024
MBTA Endorses A New Bus Rapid Transit Route Through Everett
On Friday, the MBTA and MassDOT published their final recommendations from a multi-year analysis of possible new Silver Line routes through the City of Everett.
March 8, 2024
Sec. Tibbits-Nutt Discusses MetroWest Transport Issues With Rep. Cataldo
MassDOT Secretary and CEO sits down for a not-particularly-challenging but illuminating interview with State Rep. Simon Cataldo (Concord) for a new video on the legislator's YouTube channel.
March 8, 2024
MBTA to Close Orange Line South of Ruggles This Weekend
The MBTA will suspend service this Saturday and Sunday (March 9th and 10th) on two segments of the Orange Line, between Ruggles and Forest Hills stations.
March 8, 2024
PROWAG Can Make Cities More Accessible — So Here’s What You Need to Know
America has waited more than 12 years for the Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines to be implemented. Here's why it matters.
March 7, 2024
After a 4-Year Delay, Belmont Gears Up to Build Its First Segment of the Mass. Central Rail Trail
On Thursday, the town of Belmont and MassDOT will host an in-person public hearing on the preliminary designs for a one-mile extension of the Mass. Central Rail Trail, a project that will be known locally as the Belmont Community Path.
March 6, 2024
Cambridge Bike Lane NIMBYs Lose Again In Court
Cambridge is expected to begin installation of additional protected bike lanes on several segments of Massachusetts Avenue, Main Street, and Cambridge Street later this year.
March 4, 2024
Governor’s Transportation Funding Task Force Convenes for Its Inaugural Meeting
Governor Healey’s newly-created Transportation Funding Task Force, which will make recommendations for a more sustainable long-term source of public revenues for the MBTA and other statewide transportation projects, will meet for the first time Thursday afternoon.
February 29, 2024
Boston Officially Commits to Building Dedicated Busway on Blue Hill Ave.
Today the City of Boston formally committed to building a center-running dedicated busway on the Blue Hill Avenue corridor, which is New England’s busiest bus route.
February 28, 2024
