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Christian MilNeil

Orange construction barrels surround a newly-constructed median island surrounded by parked cars on the left and moving vehicles to the right. Two pedestrians are stepping off the island to cross the street, which is lined with multi-story apartment buildings. In the distance on the horizon are visible the Prudential Center and other skyscrapers in Back Bay.

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Bicycling

Eyes On the Street: Some Curb Appeal In Dorchester and the South End

Flooding on Morrissey Boulevard in Dorchester during a "king tide" event

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Street Design

On Morrissey Boulevard, A Flood of Plans, But Little Action

Crowds walk and roll past a map of Sunday's Open Streets event in Jamaica Plain.

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Mayor Wu Announces Expanded Open Streets Events Calendar for 2023

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A Bluebikes dock at the Green Street Orange Line station in Jamaica Plain.

Bluebikes at a T station

Seasonal Station Removals Put Dorchester’s Bluebikes Network on Ice

A chain-link fence blocks the entrance to the JFK/UMass Red Line station.

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Accessibility

Citing Structural Hazards, T Shuts Down Critical Access Point to JFK/UMass Station

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Boston Begins Construction on ‘Mass. Ave. South’ Protected Bikeway in Dorchester

Woman riding a bike on the trail along Circuit Drive as a car goes by

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Advocacy Opportunities

Checking in on the Franklin Park Action Plan

A route 28 bus advertising the fare-free pilot passes through Grove Hall on Blue Hill Avenue on October 5, 2021.

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Equity

It’s Official: Boston, MBTA Announce Three Free Bus Routes for Mattapan and Dorchester

Temporary fencing lines the sidewalk on the DCR-controlled approach to the Beades Bridge. Google Street View imagery suggests that the temporary fencing has been there for nearly 8 years. Photo by Tony Dutzik.

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