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Legislation

Legislature’s Latest Attempt for Automated Traffic Enforcement Is Missing the Bus

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Colorado’s Vehicle Weight Fee Could Tame Megacar Crisis — And Protect Vulnerable Road users

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Elections and Politics

What’s In Gov. Healey’s Budget Proposal

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

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With Last-Minute Legislating, Roadway Safety Bill Finally Becomes Law

New Road Safety Law Stalled (Again) in the State House

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Accessibility

Cities and Feds Work on Accessibility Guidelines for Curbside Car-Charging Stations

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Cambridge Repeals All Minimum Car Parking Requirements for New Buildings

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Evidence Suggests That Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants Will Improve Street Safety

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Gov. Baker Sends Traffic Safety Bill Back to Legislators With Objections to Safer Speed Limits and Passing Rules