Christian MilNeil
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Study: Most of the Commonwealth’s EV Rebates Had No Effect on Buyers’ Choices
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Surveys of program participants found that more than half of rebate recipients were "free riders" - car buyers who would have chosen an electric car with or without the state's cash, but took the money anyhow.
MBTA’s New Electric Bus Order Could Support More Center-Running Busways Regionwide
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The T is shopping for new buses that would allow boarding on both sides of the vehicle, which could facilitate more center-running busways across the region. "It recongnizes the potential that we don't need to rip up a whole street, if we can just change the bus instead," says Maya Mudgal, a BTD transit planner.
Baker Administration Developing E-Bike Incentive Program
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"We're placing more emphasis on strategies to reduce total vehicle miles traveled," said Judy Chang, the Undersecretary of Energy for Governor Baker's Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.
City of Boston Reboots Plans for Bus-Priority Corridor Between North, South Stations
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In addition to bus-priority infrastructure and enhanced bus stops, the city is also examining the possibilities for cross-town protected bike lanes and safer, more visible crosswalks along the route.
MBTA Board Updates: 25% More Bus Service, Driver Hiring, Ridership Recovery
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Ridership has mostly recovered from last winter's Omicron dip, and the T promises a 25 percent increase in bus service as part of its upcoming bus network redesign.
Gov. Baker, Rep. Neal Announce ‘A Path Forward’ for East-West Rail
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“The governor has made a full commitment to east-west rail,” U.S. Rep. Richard Neal told reporters.
Cambridge City Council Forcefully Rejects Effort to Delay Mass. Ave. Bike Lanes
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“I honestly don’t even understand why we’re having this conversation at this point,” said Councilor Quinton Zondervan. “People are afraid for their lives, and rightfully so.”
Coalition Rallies for Low-Income Fare Legislation
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"I've watched passengers get on my bus and struggle to put that fare together," said Karen Maxwell of the Boston Carmen's Union Local 589.
International Climate Report Demands ‘Systemic’ Changes to Transportation and Urban Planning
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Simply replacing gasoline with batteries won't be enough: cities must also dramatically curtail the use of automobiles and build more walkable neighborhoods to avoid "locking in" future emissions with car-dependent infrastructure.
Bike League Ranks Massachusetts As ‘Most Bicycle-Friendly State’
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Massachusetts replaces Washington, which had occupied the top position on the scorecard since 2008, as the nation's most bicycle-friendly state.
Mass. Senate Passes Climate Bill With Mandates (But No Funding) for Electric Trains, Buses
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The Senate's legislation, titled "An Act driving climate policy forward," is, true to its name, mostly focused on driving.
MBTA to Analyze 6 Alternatives For New Silver Line Service to Everett
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The MBTA has narrowed its options down to 6 potential new routes for new Silver Line bus rapid transit service to Everett, and in hopes of supporting an alternative through Charlestown, City of Boston officials are committing to building dedicated bus lanes on a redesigned Rutherford Avenue between Sullivan Square and the Charles River. For […]