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Somerville Budget Plan Endorses Protected Bike Lanes for Highland Ave.
The city plans "protected bike lanes in both directions, following the anticipated completion of sewer separation work in 2024,” a spokesperson from Somerville Mayor Katjana Ballantyne’s office told Streetsblog.
March 9, 2023
What’s In Gov. Healey’s Budget Proposal
The state government expects to get over $1 billion next year from a new surtax on high-income earners. Here's how the Governor plans to spend it.
March 6, 2023
Three Things to Watch in Gov. Healey’s First Budget Proposal
Later this week, Gov. Maura Healey is expected to release her administration's first state budget proposal, which will be a key indicator of how she expects to implement her campaign promises.
February 27, 2023
Legislative Agenda Includes Rail Electrification, Congestion Pricing, and Traffic Enforcement Cameras
With the inauguration of Governor Maura Healey, who has promised to make transportation one of her top priorities, leaders on Beacon Hill see an opportunity to make headway.
February 6, 2023
The T’s New Train Factory Has Gone Off the Rails
Acting General Manager Jeff Gonneville told MBTA board members that “as of right now, we have 78 (Orange Line) cars that have been delivered to Wellington and 12 (Red Line) cars that have been delivered to Cabot… That number hasn’t changed in 7 months.”
February 3, 2023
Mayor Wu Promises More Housing and Zoning Reform in State of the City Address
Last night, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu delivered her first State of the City address to a large audience inside MGM Music Hall in Fenway.
January 26, 2023
Advocates Set An Agenda For Salvaging the T’s Troubled Buses
One of the report’s key arguments – and the reason for its title – is that the region’s current bus fleet is actually smaller than it was in the early 1970s, even though the region has added 1.7 million new residents since then.
January 25, 2023
Gov. Healey’s Inauguration Speech Touches on Housing, Transportation, Climate
“If we want Massachusetts to be a home for all, we need to build more places to live, and we need to make sure those homes are within reach,” said Gov. Healey.
January 9, 2023
Who Is Gina Fiandaca, MassDOT’s New Boss?
In the the Lone Star state’s capital city, Fiandaca oversaw several city departments, including transportation and public works, and was in charge of implementing Austin’s “Mobility Outcome” – to “make our city and transportation network accessible and reliable for all members of our community” – from the city’s strategic plan.
January 9, 2023
Could the New Governor Breathe New Life Into the T’s Regional Rail Plans?
Maura Healey wants to get rid of the commuter rail as we know it.
November 29, 2022
