A Rider’s Guide to the New Fall River/New Bedford Regional Rail Line
On Monday morning, the MBTA debuted its newest rail line: a two-branch extension of the former Middleborough/Lakeville Line to the Bristol County cities of New Bedford and Fall River.
March 24, 2025
MBTA Regional Rail Service Has Arrived In Fall River and New Bedford
"The platform was packed. A lot of people were taking pictures and videos. And then there were some people for whom it was just another workday," a rider on the first train told StreetsblogMASS.
March 24, 2025
The Path Forward For MassDOT’s West Station Plans Is Getting Narrower
“What are we giving up by placing a rail yard within this area where we’re creating a new neighborhood, one that could certainly use additional housing?"
March 20, 2025
Transit Riders Plan Grassroots Protest of Tonight’s Boylston Street Bus Lane Removal
Boston residents are planning to gather in Copley Square this evening to protest the city's planned removal of the Boylston Street bus lane, which improved bus speeds and reliability for the MBTA's Route 39 but also attracted the ire of the politically well-connected Back Bay Association.
March 18, 2025
DCR Starting Construction On Two MetroWest Mass. Central Rail Trail Projects This Spring
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is moving ahead with two projects this spring to formally complete two large segments of the Massachusetts Central Rail Trail.
March 13, 2025
An Exit Interview With Jarred Johnson, Outgoing Leader of TransitMatters
This winter, Jarred Johnson gave up his role at the helm of the grassroots transit advocacy organization TransitMatters to take a new job leading the Boston office of Toole Design, a planning and engineering firm that specializes in designing safer streets.
March 11, 2025
Massachusetts Lawmakers Are Still Spending Millions to Subsidize Elon Musk’s Car Company
In the three months between Election Day and February 5th (the last date for which data is currently available), Massachusetts taxpayers have sent $8.6 million in direct payments to buyers at Tesla dealerships.
March 10, 2025
While Constituents Demand Safer Streets, Boston Is Removing Protective Barriers From New Bikeways
A City Hall spokesperson declined to say whether the removals are permanent, or only temporary.
March 5, 2025
Mayor Wu Begins ‘Review’ of Recent Street Safety Upgrades – Here’s How to Weigh In
At the end of the 30-day review of recent street improvements, the city plans to consider "alternative plans/proposals we could pivot to," according to an internal City Hall memo.
February 28, 2025
Victim’s Family Files Lawsuit Over Homicide on Hampshire Street Bikeway
The victim's family has been waiting over 8 months for the state's official investigation, which is still pending, and police and prosecutors are unable to confirm whether or not the alleged killer is still licensed to drive trucks on Massachusetts roadways.
February 28, 2025
