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Construction Closes Popular Walking Route Across Public Garden In Downtown Boston
A heavily-used pedestrian route between Back Bay and downtown Boston will be closed until spring 2024 while workers restore two historic fountains at the Arlington Street entrance to the Public Garden.
September 26, 2023
Saturday Brings ‘Pedal Power’ to Museum of Science
On Saturday, the Museum of Science will welcome greater Boston's bicycling community with a day of talks and activities to promote efforts to make the region a better place to get around by bike.
September 25, 2023
Housing Advocates Release Boston City Council Candidate Questionnaire
Several City Council incumbents haven't bothered to submit responses.
August 31, 2023
T Will Close Ashmont, Mattapan Branches of the Red Line for Two Weeks in October
From an MBTA press release
August 24, 2023
Saturday: Allston’s First Open Streets Event
This summer's third open streets festival is coming to Allston this weekend, when the City of Boston will close Brighton and Harvard Avenues to car traffic and open up the neighborhood to a day-long festival of outdoor activities and performances.
August 18, 2023
WalkMassachusetts Announces New Leadership
WalkMassachusetts has announced the promotion of Althea Wong-Achorn and Brendan Kearney as the organization’s new co-Executive Directors.
August 2, 2023
Listen: StreetsblogMASS Editor Christian MilNeil On Radio Boston
StreetsblogMASS Editor Christian MilNeil visited the studios of WBUR last week to discuss street safety, Boston's Vision Zero policy, and bike lane controversies with Mark Chase of Tufts University and host Tiziana Dearing last week.
July 25, 2023
Mayor Wu Announces New Bike Riding Instructional Programs for Boston Kids
Editor's note: the following is an edited version of a City of Boston press release
July 19, 2023
Dorchester Ave. Bridge Reopens to Pedestrian Traffic (But Still Closed to Cars)
Managers for the MBTA's ongoing Dorchester Avenue bridge replacement have re-opened the bridge sidewalk to non-motorized traffic, at least for a few months.
July 5, 2023