Councilor Sharon Durkan
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Boston City Council to Host Hearing On Delays, Lost Funding for Transportation Projects
On Wed., April 22, Boston's City Council will seek some answers on why the Wu administration has been blocking long-planned transportation projects across the city.
April 16, 2026
Councilors Durkan, Santana Propose Eliminating Off-Street Parking Mandates for Housing In Boston
The median rent for an apartment in Boston is now about $3,000 per month, but you can rent a parking space downtown for as little as $500 a month.
April 15, 2026
Boston City Council Seeks Oversight of Mayor’s Transportation Agenda
A hearing order from City Council President Liz Breadon warns that "continued delays to the advancement of these transportation projects could jeopardize an estimated $200 million in public investment."
March 16, 2026
Boston City Council Hosts Hearing Tuesday On City’s Dated Parking Rules
The Boston City Council’s Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation will hold a public hearing on Tuesday afternoon "to explore amending the Boston Zoning Code to remove parking minimum requirements for new development."
December 8, 2025
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
