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City of Boston Plans to Install Cameras to Deter Illegal Driving Near Stopped Buses
City of Boston Plans to Install Cameras to Deter Illegal Driving Near Stopped Buses
By Christian MilNeil
October 8, 2026
“Drivers who ignore safety laws and put our kids at risk must be held accountable,” said Mayor Michelle Wu.
Thursday’s Headlines Are Another Front in the Culture War
Thursday’s Headlines Are Another Front in the Culture War
By Blake Aued
October 8, 2026
David Zipper explains how transportation, once an issue with broad consensus, became politically polarized.
Closing the Gap on New Bedford’s Waterfront: New Path Would Link Route 6 Bridge to Downtown Sidewalks
Closing the Gap on New Bedford’s Waterfront: New Path Would Link Route 6 Bridge to Downtown Sidewalks
By Meghan Volcy
October 7, 2026
A critical area highway junction in downtown New Bedford that currently lacks accessible bike and pedestrian connection finally has a project in the works to fix it. 
Boston’s Big Bet On Battery-Powered Trains
Boston’s Big Bet On Battery-Powered Trains
By Benton Graham and Grist
October 7, 2026
A new fleet of battery-powered trains will test whether transit agencies can ditch diesel without installing miles of overhead wires.
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