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T Will Close Ashmont, Mattapan Branches of the Red Line for Two Weeks in October
From an MBTA press release
August 24, 2023
MassDOT Tries Again – With Smaller Expectations – For Federal Megaproject Funding
Last year, Massachusetts submitted five applications for these discretionary grant programs, but did not receive funding for any.
August 22, 2023
State Parks Agency May Revisit Misinformed Decision to Reduce Park Access In Cambridge
"I continue to advocate for a solution that reopens Riverbend Park on Saturdays while also doing more to address the concerns of abutters," said Cambridge state Rep. Mike Connolly.
August 21, 2023
Saturday: Allston’s First Open Streets Event
This summer's third open streets festival is coming to Allston this weekend, when the City of Boston will close Brighton and Harvard Avenues to car traffic and open up the neighborhood to a day-long festival of outdoor activities and performances.
August 18, 2023
Eyes On the Street: Two New Path Connections In Fenway
The Town of Brookline recently opened its newly-rehabilitated Carlton Street footbridge, and a few blocks east, the City of Boston opened a new segment of the Fenway Path.
August 17, 2023
A More Generous State Budget Means Better Service Is Coming to Regional Transit Authorities
Additional state funding is likely to fund more bus service, particularly on evenings and weekends, and more fare-free programs across the Commonwealth
August 16, 2023
How One City Used Transit to Cut Traffic During a Taylor Swift Mega-Concert
Building highway lanes will never, ever, ever get America's traffic problems under control — but a new study suggests that investing in other modes will, even when a massive pop star is in town.
The post How One City Used Transit to Cut Traffic During a Taylor Swift Mega-Concert appeared first on Streetsblog USA.
August 16, 2023
Wu Admin. Announces September Start Date for Cargo Bike Delivery Pilot
City officials say that the program will launch in mid-September and serve participating businesses in Allston.
August 15, 2023
Breaking A Campaign Promise, Healey Admin. Denies Public Records Request for MBTA’s Repair Needs
Gov. Healey's efforts to hide the MBTA's repair needs are by no means the first time her administration has leveraged the weaknesses of the state's public records laws.
August 14, 2023
