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Governor Baker, MassDOT Secretary Stephanie Pollack, and MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak celebrated the new Orange Line train at Wellington Station on August 14, 2019. Photo by Joshua Qualls, courtesy of the Governor's Press Office.

Will the Transportation Budget Reflect New Realities? 6 Things to Look Out For

By Phineas Baxandall | Jan 13, 2020 | No Comments

Will the Governor’s FY 2021 budget proposal indicate his commitment toward improving public transit, developing regional rail, reducing traffic congestion, and other priorities?

A conceptual aerial rendering of the proposed Suffolk Downs development in East Boston and Revere. Courtesy of the BPDA.

How 'Transit-Oriented' Will Suffolk Downs Be?

By Christian MilNeil | Jan 9, 2020 | No Comments

At a public meeting Wednesday evening, developers from the HYM Investment Group announced that they hope to secure approvals next month for a massive development of Suffolk Downs, a former horse racetrack that straddles the Boston-Revere border adjacent to two Blue Line stations. The developers are touting the proposal as a “transit-oriented” neighborhood that will […]

Supporters of a car-free replacement bridge hold up signs at a public hearing on the Northern Avenue Bridge project on June 3, 2019. Photo by Christian MilNeil.

Our Top 10 Stories of 2019

By Christian MilNeil | Dec 27, 2019 | No Comments

Several of our top stories from 2019 cover key debates – some of which have come to positive resolutions, some of which remain undecided – that illustrate how successful advocates can be when we come together and demand better from our political leadership.

The "double arch" concept, one of three conceptual designs for the new Northern Avenue Bridge. Courtesy of AECOM.

City Embraces 'People-First' Design For Northern Ave. Bridge

By Christian MilNeil | Dec 10, 2019 | 1 Comment

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.

A derailed Red Line car blocks the tracks at the JFK/UMass station on June 11, 2019. Photo courtesy of the Boston Fire Department.

Independent Panel Offers Sharp Critique of MBTA Management

By Christian MilNeil | Dec 9, 2019 | No Comments

"In almost every area we examined, deficiencies in policies, application of safety standards or industry best practices, and accountability were apparent."

Somerville planners Brad Rawson (left) and Justin Schreiber in front of the city's new bus lanes at the top of Winter Hill on November 22, 2019.

Monday: Somerville Hosts Public Hearing On Broadway Bus Lanes

By Christian MilNeil | Dec 6, 2019 | No Comments

On Monday evening, Somerville will host a public hearing at City Hall to discuss early traffic and transit data from the city’s new bus and bike lanes on on Broadway in Winter Hill. The meeting will be hosted by the City Council’s Traffic and Parking Committee and the city’s Traffic Commission. Following a presentation of […]

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