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Aunque todavía sigue cerrado el puente del Bruce Freeman Rail Trail sobre la Ruta 2 debido a construcción, la gente pasa alrededor de las barricadas para montar el sendero en bici.

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Desde Framingham Hasta Lowell, Sigue en Marcha El Sendero De Bicis De 25 Millas Por Los Suburbios Al Oeste De Boston

Although the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail bridge over Route 2 is still officially closed for construction, people are making their way around the existing barricades and riding their bikes on it. The left photo shows the paved portion on the south side of Route 2, while the right photo shows the unfinished, gravel portion on the northside just a few feet away. Both photos were taken this past Saturday, June 25th.

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From Framingham to Lowell, Progress Continues on a 25-Mile Bike Path Through Boston’s Western Suburbs

Locator map of the Peabody Independence Greenway, illustrating its proximity to downtown Salem and connections to the existing Danvers Rail Trail.

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New Paths in Peabody Will Fill Missing Links on Border-to-Boston Trail

People boarding the shuttle bus outside North Station headed to Government Center.

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Slower Than Walking: Downtown Gridlock Bogs Down the T’s Subway Replacement Shuttles

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La MBTA Anuncia Recortes Significativos al Servicio del Metro Para Rectificar Peligros de Seguridad  

A rendering of two new roundabouts overlaid on an aerial image of the intersections of Chandler Street and May Street in Worcester. Two "Y"-shaped intersections where the two streets converge would be converted into a pair of roundabouts, with two wide shared-use pathways around the edges of and between the new roundabouts.

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MassDOT Plans Two New Roundabouts for Dangerous Worcester Intersection

Two women walking their dog near Wards Pond on the Emerald Necklace.

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New Walking City Trail Links Together Boston’s Best Walks In A 25-Mile Urban Hike

Un detalle del mapa de la nueva red de autobús que propone la MBTA, mostrando las nuevas rutas propuestas que conectarian a Roxbury y Dorchester a trabajos de Longwood Medical Area (esquina izquierda). Cortesía de la MBTA.

Primera Vista de la Nueva Red de Autobuses que Propone la T

bicyclists Rolling down Newbury Street where the group received a warm welcome from folks out shopping and dining.

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Photos From Boston Cyclists Union’s Inaugural Pride Ride

Map of detour routes around the Dorchester Ave. bridge closure. As of July 2023, the bridge has been re-opened to foot traffic, while vehicles are still using the Boston Street detour route.

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T Extends Dorchester Ave. Bridge Closure ‘Til November