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Flynn Flam: City Councilor Complains Bike Lanes Make It Hard to Visit South End Library That’s Been Shuttered for 3 Years

Councilor Sharon Durkan pushed back against Flynn's complaints, reminding her colleagues that "with every bike lane that's been built in this city, we've absolutely saved lives."

March 25, 2025

The Path Forward For MassDOT’s West Station Plans Is Getting Narrower

“What are we giving up by placing a rail yard within this area where we’re creating a new neighborhood, one that could certainly use additional housing?"

March 20, 2025

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

Designers’ Tempers Fray As Major Issues Remain Unresolved for Allston I-90 Project

A consultant at VHB, an engineering firm that's received millions of dollars for its design work on the Allston Multimodal Project, cursed at a neighborhood task force member for asking tough questions about the project's viability during a virtual hearing last Friday.

February 3, 2025

MBTA Tells Riders to Expect Faster Speeds on Subways and Buses

The T aims to increase subway speeds on the Braintree branch of the Red Line to 50 mph within the next few days, and to 55 mph on the Malden and Medford segments of the Orange Line later this year.

January 27, 2025