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Suffolk Downs Plan: Transit Upgrades, Bikeways – And Up To 6,760 More Parking Spaces For East Boston
At a public meeting Wednesday evening, developers from the HYM Investment Group announced that they hope to secure approvals next month for a massive development of Suffolk Downs, a former horse racetrack that straddles the Boston-Revere border adjacent to two Blue Line stations.
January 9, 2020
Our Top 10 Stories of 2019
Several of our top stories from 2019 cover key debates – some of which have come to positive resolutions, some of which remain undecided – that illustrate how successful advocates can be when we come together and demand better from our political leadership.
December 27, 2019
Boston Officials Pitch New Bus-Priority Corridor Between North Station and Seaport
The proposed "Center City Link" bus route would build a corridor of bus-priority infrastructure to link North Station, South Station, and the Seaport District.
December 12, 2019
Early Data Show Less Traffic, More Bus Riders On Broadway In Somerville
The MBTA on Monday also revealed a plan to utilize the new bus lanes by adding even more bus service on the corridor in 2020.
December 10, 2019
Monday: Somerville Hosts Public Hearing On Broadway Bus Lanes
On Monday evening, Somerville will host a public hearing at City Hall to discuss early traffic and transit data from the city's new bus and bike lanes on on Broadway in Winter Hill.
December 6, 2019
Cambridge Will Ax Two Car Lanes From Harvard Square
A redesigned Harvard Square will go under construction in June 2020.
December 5, 2019
Many Holdups, Little Accountability For Delayed Street Projects
Some delays in complex construction projects may be inevitable. But in a state with serious traffic and transportation challenges, and with millions in taxpayer funds at stake, it’s reasonable for Massachusetts citizens to expect better outcomes.
November 27, 2019
Guest Column: Why Do Construction Projects Get Delayed? It’s Complicated
An executive from Newport Construction, the contractor for the Commonwealth Avenue reconstruction project in Boston and the Beacon Street reconstruction project in Somerville, shares his perspective on building streets.
November 27, 2019
Five Lessons From Seattle’s Successful Crusade Against Driving
Seattle saw solo commuting drop 8.9 percent between 2010 and 2018, making it the nation's leader in reducing traffic.
November 25, 2019
DCR Kicks Off Redesign For Arborway In Jamaica Plain
The state Department of Conservation (DCR) is kicking off a comprehensive redesign project to improve safety and create a new, separated bike and pedestrian route along the Arborway in Jamaica Plain.
November 21, 2019
