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Risk of Driver Inconvenience Throws MassDOT Into the Warm Embrace of Fare-Free Transit
It's amazing how quickly the Commonwealth can implement fare-free transit services, fix subway tracks, and roll out new transit routes when car owners are at risk of spending a few more minutes in traffic.
June 13, 2023
The Northern Strand Trail Is Growing In Lynn and Everett
Construction has finally begun on a short connection under the Revere Beach Parkway, and when complete, the Northern Strand Trail will have a continuous path to the Mystic riverfront in Everett.
April 7, 2023
Could the New Governor Breathe New Life Into the T’s Regional Rail Plans?
Maura Healey wants to get rid of the commuter rail as we know it.
November 29, 2022
La Estación de Commuter Rail en Lynn Cierra Tras Proyecto de Reconstruction
El proyecto de $72 millones de dólares es parte del Proyecto de Mejoras de Lynn Commuter Rail Station, el cual “mejorará seguridad, accesibilidad, y la experiencia de los clientes.”
October 4, 2022
Lynn Commuter Rail Station Closes For Reconstruction Project
The $72 million project, part of the MBTA’s Lynn Commuter Rail Station Improvements initiative, will “improve safety, accessibility, and the customer experience.”
October 3, 2022
MassDOT Makes Plans to Extend Northern Strand Through Downtown Lynn
The project would build new two-way, curb-separated bike lanes along the south side of the Market Square roundabout (pictured above), the Lynn Common, and Market Street.
November 22, 2021
Election Day Roundup: Meet the Candidates, Make a Plan to Vote
Tomorrow is Election Day in Massachusetts, and although there are no statewide races at stake, numerous cities and towns across the Commonwealth will choose new mayors and city councilors.
November 1, 2021
Lynn’s Mayoral Contenders Clash Over Housing, Growth
Lynn's next mayor will face challenges from aging public infrastructure, a difficult city budget, and increasing development pressure from Boston.
October 18, 2021
State Agencies Seek to Transform the Lynnway With New Bike Path and Bus Rapid Transit
The project would remove car lanes on the Lynnway to create center-running bus lanes with transit signal priority, a shared use path, improved bus stops, and safer crosswalks along a 1.5 mile corridor along Lynn's harborfront.
July 14, 2021
Travel Guide: Riding the New Northern Strand Trail to Lynn
The new Northern Strand Path is poised to become a major new transportation route for North Shore commuters. But the Northern Strand's stunning and abundant waterfront views also make it stand out as a recreational destination.
July 12, 2021