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Advocates Pan Proposed Expansion of Policing in Baker ‘Safety’ Bill
Advocates remain in the dark about what's being proposed, and are concerned about the administration's focus on policing instead of preventing crashes.
April 26, 2021
Good Transit Is Pointless When People Can’t Live Near It
April 12, 2021
What Could Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Accomplish in Massachusetts?
It’s only a first draft, and many details remain to be worked out through negotiations and debates in Congress, but here’s what the plan could buy for Massachusetts.
April 5, 2021
Buttigieg Presents to House Transport. Committee
March 26, 2021
Bike Light Legislation Renews Debate Over Policing’s Role In Traffic Safety
"There are concerns we have that this would be enforced through police interactions, and we know those to be inherently inequitable, and that they lead to more drastic incidents for people of color."
March 19, 2021
Could An Infrastructure Stimulus Fund High-Speed Rail for New England?
The North Atlantic Rail initiative is seeking a $105 billion investment for "a rail-enabled economic transformation strategy."
March 3, 2021
Baker Vetoes Key Policies In Transportation Bond Bill
Baker used his line-item veto power to delete many of the bill's policy proposals, including language that would have established a low-income transit fare program, guidelines and financing for the massive Allston Multimodal Project, and a proposal to raise more money for transportation projects with increased fees on Uber and Lyft rides.
January 18, 2021
Baker’s Climate Plans Presume A Future With Lots of Driving
Governor Baker's climate plan focuses most of its attention on subsidizing electric car purchases, and generally dismisses the potential of reducing pollution with transit-oriented development or expanded transit services.
January 18, 2021
Higher Uber/Lyft Fees Could Boost Funding for Street Safety and Transit
Historically, municipalities have used their share of fees on Uber and Lyft to finance local transportation improvements, including quick-build safety projects and small transit services. Under new legislation awaiting Governor Baker's signature, that funding could increase significantly.
January 14, 2021
