Recent Streetsblog MASS posts about MassDOT

An Esplanade Association rendering of what the Charles River waterfront could look like with a planned reconfiguration of Storrow Drive near the Longfellow Bridge. Courtesy of the Esplanade Association's "Esplanade 2020" report.

Bond Bill Boosts Proposal to Reconfigure Boston’s Charles Circle

By Christian MilNeil | Jan 7, 2021 | No Comments

"It would be the largest expansion of Esplanade parkland in decades," says Rep. Jay Livingstone, the state representative for the neighborhood.

An MBTA Route 111 bus bound for Haymarket Station uses the new inbound bus lane on North Washington Street on October 9, 2019.

MBTA Board Updates: Details Emerge on Tobin Bus Lanes, Budget Cuts

By Christian MilNeil | Nov 23, 2020 | No Comments

MBTA budget planners now predict a $584 million budget deficit for the 2022 fiscal year, which starts next summer.

A view of the Allston I-90 tollbooths and Beacon Yards in 2015. Photo by Nick Allen, licensed under Creative Commons BY-SA 4.0.

Facing Solid Consensus for At-Grade Design, MassDOT Stalls Allston/I-90 Decision

By Christian MilNeil | Nov 18, 2020 | No Comments

MassDOT Secretary Stephanie Pollack told MassDOT board members that she could not "at this time" recommend a preferred alternative for the project.

A bicyclist rides along the Paul Dudley White Path along Soldiers Field Road and the Massachusetts Turnpike viaduct on Sept. 11, 2019.

Among Elected Officials, A Strong Consensus Against I-90 Viaduct

By Christian MilNeil | Nov 6, 2020 | No Comments

"Consensus is an ideal rarely reached in our field; there is, however, significant convergence on the Modified At-Grade (option) as the preferred design approach," writes Boston Mayor Marty Walsh.

A plan view of the "Allston Multimodal Project" showing the project's major elements, including West Station, a realigned Massachusetts Turnpike and a new Paul Dudley White waterfront path. Courtesy of MassDOT.

Today’s Your Last Day to Submit Comments for the Allston/I-90 Environmental Review

By Christian MilNeil | Oct 29, 2020 | No Comments

In the coming months, MassDOT is expected to compile public input and select its preferred alternative for the massive highway realignment and commuter rail project.

A rendering of a bike and pedestrian overpass to the Charles River under A Better City's proposed at-grade alternative for the Allston I-90 project. Courtesy of A Better City.

Growing Coalition Presses for ‘At-Grade’ Allston Turnpike Alternative

By Christian MilNeil | Oct 13, 2020 | No Comments

Boston University is joining a growing chorus of business organizations and advocacy groups in calling for an “at-grade” alternative in response to MassDOT’s latest proposal to rebuild the massive, eight-lane-wide Turnpike viaduct along Allston’s riverfront. MassDOT, which has so far insisted on preserving all 12 lanes of highway traffic through the area in spite of […]

Show More Stories