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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.
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?"
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.
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.
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.
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.