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What Planting Trees In the Street Could Look Like in Boston: Learning From Other Cities
As the effects of climate change begin to worsen, replacing heat-absorbing pavement with new trees can help make a difference toward expanding our urban canopy when space is limited.
November 25, 2022
Citing Structural Hazards, T Shuts Down Critical Access Point to JFK/UMass Station
A T spokesperson said that repairs will take “at least 4-5 weeks before the concourse can be re-opened."
November 23, 2022
RTAs Are Giving Their Riders A Holiday Bonus
All 15 of the commonwealth's Regional Transit Authorities (every non-MBTA bus route in the state, in other words) will suspend fare collection for the holiday season, from the day after Thanksgiving until New Year's Eve.
November 21, 2022
PHOTOS: Boston City Hall Plaza’s Grand Opening
“This plaza wasn’t just shaped by our values, it brings them to life. It was built by the people of Boston, for the people of Boston for generations to come,” said Mayor Wu.
November 21, 2022
MBTA Board Updates: Green Line to Medford Will Open Dec. 12
At today's monthly MBTA board of directors meeting, T officials announced that the Medford branch of the new Green Line Extension project would finally open next month.
November 17, 2022
Nuevas Normas de Diseño Para Calles Mas Seguras y Verdes
El mes pasado, funcionarios municipales y estatales se juntaron para anunciar las primeros normas de infraestructura verde en Boston, con el fin de aumentar la resiliencia de la ciudad contra el cambio climático por medio de pequeñas instalaciones en las calles.
November 17, 2022
DCR Proposes New Trail Connection from Hyde Park to Blue Hills
Monday evening, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) presented conceptual design plans to connect the Neponset River Greenway to the Blue Hills via new and upgraded multi-use paths.
November 17, 2022
Bedford Voters Reject Minuteman Extension at Town Meeting
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, the proposal to extend the Minuteman Trail through the Town of Bedford failed to pass after residents failed to meet the two-thirds majority needed during Monday evening’s Special Town Meeting.
November 16, 2022
Cities and Feds Work on Accessibility Guidelines for Curbside Car-Charging Stations
“At present, there are no federal regulations specifying accessibility requirements for EV charging stations to ensure that they are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities,” according to the U.S. Access Board.
November 16, 2022
Citing Worker Shortages, ValleyBike Will Shut Down for the Winter
ValleyBike's operator blames a shortage of workers for its decision to shut down for the winter season.
November 15, 2022
