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Monday’s Headlines Only Hurt Ourselves
Climate change has cost global economies tens of trillions of dollars. The U.S. is both the biggest culprit and biggest victim.
April 6, 2026
Another Federal Funding Fumble: Boston Loses $8.15 Million for Safety Project At Deadly Fenway Intersection
A city official acknowledges that the area is "a high threat" to pedestrian safety, but after 6 years of design work, the city still doesn't have a shovel-ready plan.
April 2, 2026
Fair Share Funds Will Keep ValleyBike Growing In Western Mass.
A new "Microtransit and Last Mile Transit Grant" program, funded with $10 million in Fair Share revenues from last year's supplemental state budget, will help cover operations costs and potential expansion of the ValleyBike regional bikesharing network in Hampshire and Hampden Counties.
March 31, 2026
Healey Admin. Announces Summer Fare Discounts, Including Free Fridays, on Commuter Rail System
Editor's note: This report is an edited version of an MBTA press release.
March 30, 2026
In Amherst, Delivering Public Transit Is An Extracurricular Activity
The bulk of UMass Transit's roughly 250-person operation is staffed by current UMass students and recently-minted alumni.
March 27, 2026
Wheels Start Turning For the Lower Broadway – Alford Street Transit Priority Corridor Project
Because it would connect multiple destinations where transit demand is high, the T's models predict that an extended Silver Line would serve more than 15,000 additional daily bus riders.
March 26, 2026
Wu Administration Delays Columbus Ave. Transit Project; City Hall Planners Told to Cancel Meetings With MBTA
A public records request reveals that Boston transportation planners were "directed to not participate in external meetings, including meetings with partner agencies, without express approval" from City Hall leadership.
March 25, 2026
MBTA’s Phillip Eng Says T Will Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels of Bus Service This Spring
After years of driver shortages, the T has finally has enough bus operators to be able to exceed its pre-pandemic levels of bus service, according to MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng.
March 20, 2026
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
