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Worcester Council Will Consider 25 MPH Citywide Speed Limit
The City of Worcester could become the latest municipality to adopt a 25 mph citywide speed limit after the City Council unanimously voted Tuesday evening to send the policy to the city's Traffic and Parking Committee.
December 13, 2023
Worcester to Tame One of Its Most Dangerous Streets With Narrower Roadway, Protected Bike Lanes
The City of Worcester last week held a public hearing for a proposed reconstruction of Chandler Street, one of the city's most dangerous roadways, that would narrow the roadway to tame traffic and create space for physically-protected, sidewalk-level bike lanes.
November 20, 2023
Vigils Across Massachusetts This Weekend Will Memorialize Victims of Traffic Violence
This weekend, safety advocacy groups across Massachusetts from Pittsfield to Boston will gather for the World Day of Remembrance, an international event to recognize victims of traffic crashes.
November 17, 2023
The Polls Are In: Hating Bike Lanes Is Not A Winning Electoral Strategy
Voters say "not in my city hall" to "not in my backyard" politicians.
November 13, 2023
Election Day: How to Vote and Races We’re Watching
Today is Election Day in Massachusetts, when Massachusetts voters will pick new municipal leaders in several key mayoral and City Council races across the state.
November 7, 2023
MassDOT Outlines ‘Compass Rail’ Vision for New Passenger Services in Western Mass.
MassDOT is pursuing plans for new Amtrak routes from Boston to New Haven and Albany, with Springfield as a new hub for intercity rail connections.
October 18, 2023
City of Worcester Kicks Off Vision Zero Action Plan
The City of Worcester is seeking proposals from transportation safety consulting firms to help it adopt a citywide Vision Zero safety action plan.
October 10, 2023
Officials Announce $108 Million Federal Grant to Build East-West Rail
The proposed track improvements could enable Amtrak trains to run at speeds up to 80 mph between Boston and Springfield.
September 22, 2023
Early Voting Is Underway For Preliminary Municipal Elections
Preliminary elections will be held on September 12, 2023, and the voter registration deadline is September 2.
August 29, 2023
MassDOT Seeking Funds to Add More Frequent, Faster Worcester-Springfield Passenger Rail Service
MassDOT estimates that its proposed track improvements could enable Amtrak trains to run up to 80 mph, and reduce the time for passenger rail trips between Boston and Springfield to 2 hours and 10 minutes – roughly the same amount of time it takes to drive.
July 24, 2023