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MassDOT To Begin Construction On New Mystic River Car-Free Bridge Next Year

MassDOT hopes to open its proposed Mystic River bicycle pedestrian bridge between Somerville and Everett before the end of 2029.

October 22, 2025

Eyes On the Trail: A New Link From Sudbury to West Concord

With its connection to the MBTA and adaptive bike rentals, the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail is now among the most accessible rail trails in the Metrowest region.

October 21, 2025

MBTA Projects Get A $850 Million Boost From Fair Share Funds

The new funding will pay for backlogged "state of good repair" projects, accessibility improvements, and new maintenance facilities for electric buses and trains.

October 17, 2025

Methane Fuel Gets a Renewed Lease At the T

Plans to replace the MBTA's methane-fueled buses with zero-emission electric models are on pause.

October 15, 2025

Guest Column: It’s Time to Make Hyde Park Ave. Safe for Everyone 

"A walk to school or the corner store should not feel like a life-or-death decision."

October 14, 2025

Cape Cod Bridge Filings Reveal MassDOT Does Not Intend to Obey State Climate Laws

MassDOT's projections of increasing car traffic to Cape Cod are incompatible with a future where the region isn't inundated by rising seas.

October 9, 2025