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MassDOT Road Project Will Shut Down Half of the Orange Line for 9 Days, Starting Friday

The silver lining: the new bridges that MassDOT is building will create wider sidewalks, protected bike paths, and more dedicated bus lanes to improve connections between East Somerville and Sullivan Square.

While Constituents Demand Safer Streets, Boston Is Removing Protective Barriers From New Bikeways

A City Hall spokesperson declined to say whether the removals are permanent, or only temporary.

March 5, 2025

Mayor Wu Begins ‘Review’ of Recent Street Safety Upgrades – Here’s How to Weigh In

At the end of the 30-day review of recent street improvements, the city plans to consider "alternative plans/proposals we could pivot to," according to an internal City Hall memo.

February 28, 2025

Mayor Wu Will Delete Route 39 Bus Lane Through Back Bay

The Mayor also promises to "review" other new bus and bike lanes across the city in order to "adjust or redesign what has not been functioning well."

February 13, 2025