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DCR Proposes A Six-Lane Riverfront Highway For Its Brighton ‘Park’

The state's parks agency maintains numerous riverfront highways in the Boston region that contribute to the region's air pollution and congestion by subsidizing suburban car commuters to drive into downtown Boston.

April 23, 2025

Boston’s Chief of Streets Reminds Business Leaders That ‘Our Roads Are Not Getting Bigger’

The city's business leaders have convened for a series of talks on Boston's transportation challenges, which impede the region's growth.

April 22, 2025

Boston Releases ’30-Day Review’ Memo of Safety Projects

The city remains secretive about whose opinions mattered enough for its consultation in the review process.

April 3, 2025

Massachusetts Lawmakers Are Still Spending Millions to Subsidize Elon Musk’s Car Company

In the three months between Election Day and February 5th (the last date for which data is currently available), Massachusetts taxpayers have sent $8.6 million in direct payments to buyers at Tesla dealerships.

March 10, 2025

After Short-Lived Ban, Kei Trucks Get the OK In Massachusetts

The tempest over kei trucks reflects an approach to regulations that has historically prioritized safety for people inside motor vehicles at the expense of safety for everyone else. 

September 25, 2024