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Eyes On the Street: Three Weeks After the Storm, Snow Woes Remain Across Greater Boston
In my trips around Boston and its suburbs this week, it's clear that cities and property owners are still struggling to cope with the snow, even though it's been nearly three weeks since the storm that dropped more than 20 inches of snow on the region.
February 20, 2026
Guest Column: Enough With the Snow, We Deserve Accessible Sidewalks
When the mega-snowstorm ended on January 26, we were all asked to be patient. Plow crews were working around the clock; in the meantime, we should do our part by clearing the sidewalks and curb cuts along our homes and businesses.
February 10, 2026
While City Hall Dithers, Boston Cyclists Union Takes Snow Removal Into Their Own Hands
After weeks of waiting for the city's snow removal crews, volunteers dig out the Commonwealth Avenue bike lane themselves.
February 10, 2026
Construction Is Underway On Back Bay Station Makeover
Developers are promising to deliver “a first-class transit hub.”
February 9, 2026
MassDOT Construction Project Blocks Busy Allston Bike Route Across I-90
"MassDOT has heard the concerns of bicyclists and will make minor adjustments to the barrier to reallocate space," a spokesperson told StreetsblogMASS on Thursday.
January 15, 2026
MeVa’s New Electric Ferries Could Set Sail On the Merrimack River Next Summer
On the Merrimack River, ferries are returning to the scene. Merrimack Valley Transit (MeVa) will be implementing solar-powered ferry service connecting Haverhill, Amesbury, and Newburyport in 2026.
November 21, 2025
MassDOT and MBTA Are Studying Expanded Ferry Service
Possible new ferry route destinations include other coastal cities and towns like Gloucester, Salem, Chelsea, and Everett.
November 10, 2025
A New Fence Welcomes T Riders To Worcester’s Union Station
A multi-year station renovation project will eliminate access between trains and the passenger boarding platform that enters directly into the city's historic Union Station.
October 7, 2025
Trump’s Budget Cuts Won’t Stop Cambridge From Bridging Its Communities
While the federal government has been pulling grant funding to exploit political divisions, communities like Cambridge are working to keep neighborhoods and people connected by replacing cancelled grants from Washington with alternative sources of funding.
September 23, 2025
Video: Boston’s E-Bike Program Lets Mattapan Couple Regain Their Mobility
Dr. Steven Leonard had been housebound with a back injury since 2010, but a new recumbent e-bike is letting him explore his neighborhood again.
September 16, 2025