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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.
Wednesday’s Headlines Come Not to Bury Caesar
Wednesday’s Headlines Come Not to Bury Caesar
By Blake Aued
October 7, 2026
Why is public transportation the only thing Donald Trump doesn’t want to build?
Can Waltham and Weston Transform Aging Office Parks Into A Transit-Oriented Neighborhood?
Can Waltham and Weston Transform Aging Office Parks Into A Transit-Oriented Neighborhood?
By Christian MilNeil
October 6, 2026
Developers are planning up to 880 new homes and a new regional rail station to replace struggling office parks in Waltham and Weston.
City of Boston to Host ‘Ride and Chill’ Festival In Car-Free Franklin Park Sunday, Oct. 11
City of Boston to Host ‘Ride and Chill’ Festival In Car-Free Franklin Park Sunday, Oct. 11
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October 2, 2026
Franklin Park’s Circuit Drive will be open to pedestrians and bikes only from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 11.
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