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New Trails to Look Forward To In 2026

Massachusetts opened over 40 miles' worth of new off-street trails in 2025, and more than a dozen new projects are expected to break ground in 2026.

December 23, 2025

More Buses to the Berkshires Coming In 2026

Link413, a partnership between three regional transit authorities, will introduce three longer-distance bus routes to connect North Adams, Pittsfield, Greenfield, and Northampton.

December 17, 2025

The Wrong Kind of Legacy: Old Red Line Trains Find It’s Getting Harder to Get Through Harvard

Riders should expect more delays today while track inspections limit Red Line traffic to a single track near Harvard.

December 16, 2025

We Tried the New CharlieCard. Here’s What to Know

The new CharlieCard provides several benefits, but riders should also be aware of the military vendor that's operating the new system.

December 15, 2025

Rep. Pressley Lobbies for Stronger Transit Funding, Fare-Free Programs In Next Federal Transportation Bill

"We urge you to invest in public transit as a public good," writes Rep. Pressley to her colleagues in Congress.

December 5, 2025

Boston Data Show New Bike Lanes Successfully Shift Traffic, With Fewer Cars and Way More Bikes

Mayor Wu has hard evidence that her bike lane projects are helping reduce traffic – but her administration is reluctant to share it.

December 5, 2025

Driver Kills Rockport Man In Downtown Gloucester

According to the Essex County District Attorney's office, the killing occurred in the dark shortly after 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning near the intersection of Rogers Street and Manuel F. Lewis Street.

December 3, 2025