Tonight: Help the T Design A New Bus Network
The T hopes to have a draft map of its new bus network later this year, and begin implementing the first phase of new bus routes in 2022.
August 26, 2021
Federal Infrastructure Bill Could Buy Big Projects, But Not Long-Term Fiscal Stability
A massive influx of federal funds (and the looming possibility of a major federal infrastructure bill) is shoring up budgets at the state's major transit agencies in spite of the past year's dip in ridership and fare collections, and opening up possibilities for funding major projects, like the electrification of the regional rail network and a new link between the Red and Blue lines in downtown Boston.
August 25, 2021
Boston Announces Bluebikes Expansion Into Hyde Park
The city expects to begin installing the new stations in September.
August 23, 2021
MBTA Flood Resiliency Projects Face Major Test As Henri Approaches
Forecasters say that Henri could bring up to 8 inches of rainfall to parts of the state, plus sustained high winds and storm surges that could flood low-lying areas along the coast.
August 20, 2021
After a 6-Month Hiatus, New Orange Line Trains Are Back On Track
One of the T's new Orange Line trains was back on the rails this morning to carry passengers for the first time since a March 16 incident in which one of the new trains derailed near Wellington station.
August 20, 2021
As Uber and Lyft Pivot to Deliveries, Customers Face Longer Waits, Higher Prices
Passenger rides are down, but evidence suggests that the apps' drivers are still on the roads, delivering takeout and packages instead of riders.
August 19, 2021
Rides With the Candidates: John Barros On the Fairmount Line
"It’s important that the mayor be part of the local conversations about changes that people might not be as ready to embrace - as we make transit improvements, as we make investments in climate resilience, some of those things might not have the full support of the community. There are tough choices we need to make."
August 18, 2021
Somerville to Shrink Powder House Traffic Circle
In the next few weeks, the City of Somerville will use quick-build materials to transform the Powderhouse Circle traffic rotary, a six-way junction of busy walking and biking routes at the southern edge of the Tufts University campus, into a smaller roundabout with protected bike lanes, shortened crosswalks, and increased space for pedestrians.
August 10, 2021
Mayor Janey Is Missing From Vision Zero Candidate Survey
Mayor Walsh adopted ambitious goals to reduce tailpipe pollution, but made little progress on implementing policies that could reduce traffic and pollution. The next Mayor will likely feel more heat – literally and politically – to take bolder action.
August 10, 2021
New Roundabout Curbs Crashes In Worcester’s Kelley Square
Before-and-after crash data from MassDOT's Kelley Square project provide stark evidence that road designs that focus on reducing speeds can significantly reduce crash risks.
August 5, 2021
