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Gov. Baker Pressures Legislators To Address Climate Emergency In State of the Commonwealth Address
The Governor committed the Commonwealth to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and focused attention on addressing emissions from cars and trucks.
January 21, 2020
Boston Officials Pitch New Bus-Priority Corridor Between North Station and Seaport
The proposed "Center City Link" bus route would build a corridor of bus-priority infrastructure to link North Station, South Station, and the Seaport District.
December 12, 2019
City Embraces ‘People-First’ Design For Northern Ave. Bridge Replacement
In deference to the city's climate goals, officials say there will be "no cars" on the new bridge between the Seaport and Financial District.
December 10, 2019
Cambridge Will Ax Two Car Lanes From Harvard Square
A redesigned Harvard Square will go under construction in June 2020.
December 5, 2019
Many Holdups, Little Accountability For Delayed Street Projects
Some delays in complex construction projects may be inevitable. But in a state with serious traffic and transportation challenges, and with millions in taxpayer funds at stake, it’s reasonable for Massachusetts citizens to expect better outcomes.
November 27, 2019
Bikesharing Data Reveal Latent Demand For Suburban Bike Infrastructure
Route data from shared LimeBikes suggest that users use suburban off-street paths extensively, but frequently strike out along connecting arterial streets that lack safe bike infrastructure.
November 8, 2019
MBTA Board Endorses Ambitious Slate of Upgrades For Commuter Rail System
The MBTA Fiscal and Control Management Board has endorsed an aspirational vision to electrify the MBTA commuter rail network to provide all-day, rapid-transit-style service throughout eastern Massachusetts, with an initial phase focused on upgrading Boston's Fairmount Line, the Boston-Providence line, and the Rockport line through Chelsea, Revere and Lynn.
November 4, 2019
Business Groups, Advocates Agree: Drivers Need To Pay More
As legislators on Beacon Hill start working on a new transportation funding bill this week, business groups and sustainable transportation advocates are finding common ground on proposals to raise new funds for the state's transportation infrastructure with new fees, taxes and tolls on motor vehicle users.
October 30, 2019
Cambridge to Reduce Speed Limit to 20 MPH On Most City Streets
This winter, the City of Cambridge will start installing new signs across the city to reduce the speed limit on most city-owned streets to 20 mph.
October 29, 2019
Rep. Pressley Announces New ‘Future of Transportation’ Congressional Caucus
Pressley says that the current system for spending federal money on transit is "antiquated and contributing to the inequities and disparities when it comes to access to affordable, reliable, and rapid transit."
October 17, 2019
