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Deadly Lynnway Intersection Claims Its Second Victim This Year
State transportation officials are redesigning the Lynnway, but the most recent iterations of the design have been watered down to prioritize high-speed traffic over pedestrian safety.
June 8, 2026
Lynn, Somerville, and Providence Win National Recognition for ‘Best New Bike Lanes’
PeopleForBikes, a national advocacy organization for bike transportation, has honored the cities of Lynn, Providence, and Somerville for building three of the nation's "best bike lanes" in 2025.
January 15, 2026
Gov. Healey’s Environmental Bond Bill Would Surrender Dept. of Conservation ‘Parkways’ to State Highway Agency
A DCR spokesperson said that the parkways, several of which were originally designed by the Olmsted brothers to be scenic links in a regional parks system, "no longer served a park purpose."
August 5, 2025
Eyes On the Street: The Northern Strand Gets A Protected Path Through Downtown Lynn
A trail project that connects several streets in Lynn is adding better bus stops, safer crosswalks, and more greenery to the city's downtown.
June 16, 2025
MBTA Hosts Its First Public Hearing for Lynnway Redesign Project
Nearly three years after winning a $20 million federal grant, the MBTA hosted its first public forum on Wednesday evening for a proposed transit-focused redesign of the Lynnway, a major highway that slices across Lynn's waterfront district.
June 13, 2025
