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MassDOT’s MUTCD Letter Calls for Safer Streets for People, Not Just for Cars

By Christian MilNeil | May 28, 2021 | No Comments

In a May 13 letter to the Federal Highway Administration, MassDOT officials urged the agency to adapt to new mobility options and focus more on the safety of street users who aren't in cars.

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Not So FAST: Senate Transport Bill Causes Pileup for White House Climate Goals

By Aaron Short | May 27, 2021 | No Comments

A Senate proposal to shovel hundreds of billions of dollars into new freeways will wipe out the Biden administration’s goal of halving carbon emissions by 2030.

Walking from one side of McGrath Highway to the other along Mystic Avenue requires pedestrians to cross multiple highway ramps and and along a "sidewalk" in the middle of the highway.

MassDOT Prioritizing Highway Project Before Safety Fixes At Somerville’s Most Deadly Intersection

By Christian MilNeil | May 25, 2021 | No Comments

Elected officials and advocates in Somerville are putting intense pressure on state highway officials for fast-tracking a $37 million project to repair the Interstate 93 viaduct ahead of a modest $6 million safety project for nearby surface roadways where reckless drivers regularly kill and maim local residents. At the May 17 virtual meeting of Somerville’s […]

Street Updates from Boston City Council’s Budget Hearings

By Christian MilNeil | May 25, 2021 | No Comments

The Boston Cyclists' Union is petitioning the city to accelerate its bike network plans in order to meet short-term goals from its Go Boston 2030 plan.

Brahmin Bikelash: The Inside Story of Why There Are Still No Bike Lanes Through Beacon Hill

By Christian MilNeil | May 24, 2021 | No Comments

There's broad agreement on the fact that Charles Street has too many lanes for cars, and not enough space for bikes and pedestrians. But emails between Beacon Hill neighborhood organizations and city staff reveal intense disagreements over the details of how a redesign should be accomplished.

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Boston City Council Considers Eliminating Parking Requirements for Affordable Housing

By Christian MilNeil | May 19, 2021 | 1 Comment

The order responds to recent lawsuits from the owners of Turtle Swamp Brewing and their landlord, Monty Gold, who are exploiting Boston's parking rules to delay affordable housing developments in Jamaica Plain.

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