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Traffic Analysis Shows Newton Bikeway Project Reduced Car Traffic, Speeding, and Crashes

"Vehicle volumes on the corridor have decreased without evidence of cut throughs on local roads, speeds within the pilot area have reduced, and bicycle activity has increased," according to a City of Newton technical memo.

February 10, 2026

While City Hall Dithers, Boston Cyclists Union Takes Snow Removal Into Their Own Hands

After weeks of waiting for the city's snow removal crews, volunteers dig out the Commonwealth Avenue bike lane themselves.

February 10, 2026

Construction Is Underway On Back Bay Station Makeover

Developers are promising to deliver “a first-class transit hub.”

February 9, 2026

Eyes On the Street: Sneckdown City

Across the city, giant piles of snow are revealing underutilized spaces in our streets.

February 6, 2026

Traffic Enforcement Camera Bills Pick Up Speed on Beacon Hill

"We've seen a clear shift in driver behavior. Drivers are more aggressive, and there are more vehicles on the road," warns a Worcester police sergeant.

February 5, 2026

City of Boston Restarts Rutherford Avenue Design As Funding Deadline Looms

The city needs to submit a design plan within the next few months or risk losing almost $200 million in funding.

February 4, 2026