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A row of docked blue, white, and black ValleyBike shared bikes parked along a paved street under the shade of some leafy trees.

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Bicycling

Latest Round of Street Grants Focus on Safe Streets, Bikeshare Expansions, and Snow Removal

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La MBTA Cerrará la Línea Naranja Por Completo Durante 30 Dias Empezando el 19 de Agosto

A chain of people, mostly with bikes, line up along the right lane of Charles Street in Beacon Hill to form a temporary "people-protected" bike lane.

People-protected bike lane on Charles Street, August 2, 2022

Advocacy Opportunities

Bike Union Protest Creates ‘People-Protected’ Bike Lane Across Beacon Hill

Una vista aérea del propuesto sendero en Lawrence. El camino de 1.4 millas se extiende desde Merrimack Street en el sur de Lawrence hasta la línea de ciudad entre Lawrence y Methuen al noreste. Cortesía de MassDOT.

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Proyecto en Lawrence Completaría Un Sendero Apartado de Calles Desde Merrimack River Hasta la Frontera de New Hampshire

An aerial view of the project area showing the 1.4 mile proposed path extending from Merrimack Street in Lawrence to the Lawrence/Methuen City line to the northwest. Courtesy of MassDOT.

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Trails

Lawrence Project Will Complete An Off-Street Path From Merrimack River to NH Border

Accessible gendered public bathrooms inside the South Boston Maritime Park in the Seaport neighborhood. The park features many benches as well shade trees and two water fountains.

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Walking

Public Bathroom Access An Undervalued But Necessary Element of Walking, Transit Infrastructure

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Travel Guide: Rails to Trails to Ice Cream

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MBTA

T Considers Battery-Equipped Trains to Accelerate Rail Electrification Plans

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PHOTOS: Boston Celebrates Open Streets In Jamaica Plain

Map showing the stretch of road closed off to cars during Jamaica Plain’s Open Street celebrations this Sunday from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. “Centre Street will be closed to traffic beginning at 7 a.m. from Jackson Square to Centre/South. Towing on Centre St. will begin at 1 a.m,” according to the City of Boston. Graphic courtesy of the City of Boston.

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Events

Open Streets Celebration Coming to Jamaica Plain This Weekend