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An Exit Interview With Monica Tibbits-Nutt
Monica Tibbits-Nutt, the Executive Director of the 128 Business Council, recently capped off six years of service on the governing boards of the MBTA and MassDOT.
November 10, 2021
In Chelsea, a Longtime Champion for Transit Equity Seeks a Seat on the City Council
"I think all politics are local. Chelsea is the community where I live, where I work, where I raise my kids. It’s the place where I can have the biggest impact."
October 28, 2021
MBTA Board Updates: Meet Your New MBTA Board
"The purpose of governance is to ensure there is transparent decision making and the interests of all stakeholders are taken into account... We intend to lead the T in ways that are inclusive, effective, efficient, and accountable," said Betsy Taylor, the Chair of the new board.
October 27, 2021
State House Update: New Bills Would Tackle Racial Profiling, Traffic Enforcement Cameras, E-Bikes
Last week, two legislative committees – the Joint Committee on Transportation and the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security – hosted public hearings to discuss bills that could affect traffic rules and enforcement across the Commonwealth.
October 19, 2021
Boston Establishes New Limits on Parking in Large Developments
The new guidelines also specify that zero parking will be allowed for new developments throughout the city, in conjunction with required "transportation demand management" plans to provide more car-free transportation options.
October 13, 2021
Fare-Free 28 Is a Hit With Roxbury, Mattapan Bus Riders
Ridership on the route has surged back to pre-pandemic levels, outperforming the rest of the MBTA bus system.
October 5, 2021
Talking Headways Podcast: The Feminist City
Talking to the author of "Feminist City" about how our public spaces could transform our society for the better — and even improve our friendships.
August 19, 2021
Active Transportation Advocates See Silver Lining in Infrastructure Bill
A handful of critical policy changes buried in the bipartisan infrastructure megabill may quietly revolutionize life for people who walk and roll through U.S. cities — especially if it's amended to include other progressive items a House bill.
August 4, 2021
Good2Go Brings Equitable, All-Electric Carsharing to Roxbury
Good2Go is offering its cars from three locations for now: the Roxbury Community College parking lot (pictured above), a City of Boston municipal parking lot at 737 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain, and a parking lot at the new Bartlett Place affordable housing development near Nubian Square.
July 29, 2021
From Mattapan, Mayor Janey Announces Fare-Free 28 Bus Pilot Program
The pilot will begin on August 29th and last until November 29th.
July 26, 2021
