The T’s Electrification Plans Get Thrown Under A Diesel Bus
Environmentalists got a double dose of bad news at Monday's MBTA board meeting, where, after a long discussion of brutal service cuts being planned for 2021, T officials also revealed that its timeline to start replacing diesel buses with all-electric vehicles would be delayed until the late 2020s.
November 11, 2020
Guest Column: ‘Caught In Providence’ Reveals the Trap of Car Dependency
Owning a car is supposedly a gateway to freedom, but for Americans struggling to make ends meet, it is a black hole of endless bills and traffic tickets that can suck up to one third of their total income.
November 10, 2020
Advocates Launch #TransitIsEssential Campaign As T Floats Severe Service Cuts
The MBTA is proposing to eliminate 25 bus routes, all of its ferry services, and weekend commuter rail service to help plug an expected budget gap of up to $600 million.
November 9, 2020
Among Elected Officials, A Strong Consensus Against I-90 Viaduct On the Charles River
"Consensus is an ideal rarely reached in our field; there is, however, significant convergence on the Modified At-Grade (option) as the preferred design approach," writes Boston Mayor Marty Walsh.
November 6, 2020
Going to Post-Election Protests? Don’t Count On the T
If you’re considering attending a protest, start thinking about contingency plans for getting home safely in case the T isn’t available.
November 4, 2020
Election Roundup: Transit Wins in Austin, Seattle, and Bay Area
Transportation election results: good news from Austin, San Antonio, Seattle, and San Francisco. Defeats in Portland and Georgia.
November 4, 2020
What to Do Today: A Walking Meditation, and Distractions
Walking is always good, and even a short, “mindful” walk can be calming by refocusing your thoughts on the simple act of taking one step followed by another.
November 4, 2020
It’s Election Day – Here’s What We’re Watching
Here's a quick roundup of things that aren't the Presidential race that we're watching this Election Day.
November 3, 2020
Today’s Your Last Day to Submit Comments for the Allston/I-90 Environmental Review
In the coming months, MassDOT is expected to compile public input and select its preferred alternative for the massive highway realignment and commuter rail project.
October 29, 2020
