Boston Planners Approved Over 11,000 New Parking Spaces in 2020
The development projects that Boston planners approved in 2020 would add enough parking to store up to 11,162 more cars within the city limits – and the vast majority of new parking garages will be built in areas within easy walking distance of an MBTA rail station.
March 9, 2021
MBTA Board Updates: Service Cuts Barely Dent the T’s Budget, Which Is Flush With Relief Funds
The T expects to receive $301 million in additional relief funding from the the second COVID relief bill that was passed in December, but is still going ahead with service cuts that will save only $21 million in this year's budget.
March 9, 2021
New Green Line Stops Bring New Public Art to Medford, Somerville, and Cambridge
"The GLX Art Enrichment Program seeks to contribute to the vibrancy of the GLX communities by investing in the success of local artists," says the MBTA.
March 8, 2021
One More Study Will Try to Save Morrissey Boulevard From Drowning
"The study will prioritize infrastructure designs that meet the City and Commonwealth’s net-zero emissions targets, including maximizing opportunities for sustainable transportation such as walking, bicycling, and transit use," according to the press statement.
March 5, 2021
Boston Plots ‘Complete Streets’ Upgrades for Andrew Square Neighborhood
The BPDA is planning major upgrades to sidewalks, bus service, and bike infrastructure to accommodate anticipated growth along Dorchester Avenue in South Boston.
March 4, 2021
Could An Infrastructure Stimulus Fund High-Speed Rail for New England?
The North Atlantic Rail initiative is seeking a $105 billion investment for "a rail-enabled economic transformation strategy."
March 3, 2021
How to Build a Cheap Homemade Speed Camera
Most drivers in the North End go under 20 mph - but reckless speeding over 40 mph was distressingly common.
February 26, 2021
Before Its Teardown, Somerville’s McGrath Highway Could Get A Road Diet
An obsolete six-lane expressway that slices through East Somerville will, by the end of this summer, become a four-lane expressway with wide buffered bike lanes.
February 24, 2021
