Sen. Ed Markey
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MeVa’s New Electric Ferries Could Set Sail On the Merrimack River Next Summer
On the Merrimack River, ferries are returning to the scene. Merrimack Valley Transit (MeVa) will be implementing solar-powered ferry service connecting Haverhill, Amesbury, and Newburyport in 2026.
November 21, 2025
Senators Grill MBTA’s Poftak: ‘The Problems We’re Discussing Here Occurred on Your Watch’
“It is your job to make sure that the MBTA is doing its job, and you are failing,” Senator Warren said to Matthew Nelson, Chair of the Department of Public Utilities.
October 14, 2022
Among Elected Officials, A Strong Consensus Against I-90 Viaduct On the Charles River
"Consensus is an ideal rarely reached in our field; there is, however, significant convergence on the Modified At-Grade (option) as the preferred design approach," writes Boston Mayor Marty Walsh.
November 6, 2020
Rep. Pressley, Sen. Markey Introduce Legislation to Fund Fare-Free Transit
The proposed legislation would authorize $5 billion a year to fund "Freedom to Move Grants" – a new competitive grant program to support free transit services.
June 26, 2020
