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Christian MilNeil

A bike rider rides along a flexpost-protected bike lane next to a sidewalk cafe on one side and a line of cars waiting in traffic on the other side of the bus lane, on the left edge of the photo.

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Bicycling

Judge Dismisses Suit Against Cambridge’s Cycling Safety Ordinance

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Somerville Budget Plan Endorses Protected Bike Lanes for Highland Ave.

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Elections and Politics

What’s In Gov. Healey’s Budget Proposal

Attorney General Maura Healey speaks at an event launching her campaign for governor outside the Maverick Blue Line station earlier this year.

2022 Maura Healey campaign launch at Maverick

Three Things to Watch in Gov. Healey’s First Budget Proposal

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Legislative Agenda Includes Rail Electrification, Congestion Pricing, and Traffic Enforcement Cameras

MassDOT Secretary Stephanie Pollack, wearing a blazer over a red top, stands next to Steve Poftak (center) wearing a suit and pink-and-blue plaid tie, and Mass. Gov. Charlie Baker, wearing a buttoned suit and green tie. All three are holding scissors and segments of a cut orange ribbon. They stand in front of a new Orange Line train car bearing the words "OAK GROVE" on the destination sign above the door.

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The T’s New Train Factory Has Gone Off the Rails

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Mayor Michelle Wu

Mayor Wu Promises More Housing and Zoning Reform in State of the City Address

Riders in Chelsea and an MBTA outreach worker wait to board the bus at Bellingham Street in downtown Chelsea. T staff shared information about the Bus Network Redesign project with members onboard.

Riders in Chelsea and an MBTA staff member waiting to board the bus. T staff shared information about the Bus Network Redesign project with members onboard.

Advocacy Opportunities

Advocates Set An Agenda For Salvaging the T’s Troubled Buses

Gov. Healey’s Inauguration Speech Touches on Housing, Transportation, Climate

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Who Is Gina Fiandaca, MassDOT’s New Boss?