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Councilor Campbell’s Mayoral Campaign Releases Transportation Platform
One of the more unique concepts in Councilor Campbell's platform is her endorsement of "15-minute neighborhoods," places where more jobs, services, and amenities are located within 15 minutes of everyone's home.
March 11, 2021
New Role for Chief Osgood Leaves Another Leadership Vacancy at Boston Transportation Dept.
It's not apparent who would lead Boston's transportation departments in Osgood's absence.
February 22, 2021
Going to Post-Election Protests? Don’t Count On the T
If you’re considering attending a protest, start thinking about contingency plans for getting home safely in case the T isn’t available.
November 4, 2020
Election Roundup: Transit Wins in Austin, Seattle, and Bay Area
Transportation election results: good news from Austin, San Antonio, Seattle, and San Francisco. Defeats in Portland and Georgia.
November 4, 2020
What to Do Today: A Walking Meditation, and Distractions
Walking is always good, and even a short, “mindful” walk can be calming by refocusing your thoughts on the simple act of taking one step followed by another.
November 4, 2020
It’s Election Day – Here’s What We’re Watching
Here's a quick roundup of things that aren't the Presidential race that we're watching this Election Day.
November 3, 2020
Councilor Michelle Wu Announces Run for Mayor
Wu was a lead organizer for last summer's "Boston T Party" event in protest of the MBTA's fare increases, and more recently outlined a proposal for a municipal "Green New Deal" for Boston.
September 15, 2020
Advocates Host ‘Call To Action’ As State House Ponders New Transportation Funds
The Transportation for Massachusetts coalition will host a "Call to Action" in the State House on Wednesday afternoon in anticipation of a major new state transportation funding bill that could face a vote in the House of Representatives as soon as next month.
October 29, 2019
