MassDOT Multiplies Ridership Forecasts, Narrows Alternatives for East-West Rail
The three remaining service options under study would upgrade and double-track an existing freight rail line between Worcester and Pittsfield to support between 7 and 9 round trips a day between Pittsfield and Boston, with travel times between Springfield and Boston reduced to under two hours.
August 5, 2020
Guest Column: Biking With Babies
As most first-time parents do, we scour the internet to find answers to questions about our baby. Sifting through websites, blogs, and comments can be tough, because there are rarely clear answers, and you often have to weigh all the information, trust yourself, and make a decision.
August 5, 2020
Boston Tests the Waters for Cargo e-Bike Deliveries
By encouraging bike-powered deliveries, the city hopes “to counter the rise of vehicle traffic and ensuing air pollution tied to consumer preference for at-home delivery.”
August 3, 2020
New Climate Bill Commits to Reduced Tailpipe Emissions
The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a significant new climate bill on Friday night that commits the state to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by "at least 50 percent below the 1990 level" within the next decade.
August 3, 2020
MassTrails Program Announces $4 Million in Grants for 55 Trail Projects
This year's MassTrails grants will distribute about $4 million to 55 trail projects across the state.
July 31, 2020
How Did the North End’s Car Owners Steal a Public Playground?
An overlooked parking lot in the North End is technically a public park.
July 30, 2020
Designing Protected Bike Lanes That Any City Can Afford
The 'Build a Better Barrier' competition sought new ideas for low-cost protected bike lane barriers.
July 29, 2020
Poll Finds Strong Support for ‘Big Changes’ in Commonwealth’s Transportation Systems
Two-thirds of respondents agreed that the state should "make big changes to the transportation system coming out of the COVID-19 crisis."
July 29, 2020
Lawmakers Are Poised to Reform Fare Enforcement on the T
In addition authorizing debt spending for hundreds of infrastructure projects across the Commonwealth, the multi-billion dollar bond package that the Massachusetts Senate passed earlier this month would also make significant reforms to how the MBTA enforces fare payments on its trains, buses, and ferries.
July 28, 2020
