Recent Streetsblog MASS posts about Elections and Politics

Mayoral candidate and Boston City Councilor Andrea Campbell

Councilor Campbell’s Mayoral Campaign Releases Transportation Platform

By Christian MilNeil | Mar 11, 2021 | No Comments

One of the more unique concepts in Councilor Campbell's platform is her endorsement of "15-minute neighborhoods," places where more jobs, services, and amenities are located within 15 minutes of everyone's home.

New Role for Chief Osgood Leaves Another Leadership Vacancy at Boston Transportation Dept.

By Christian MilNeil | Feb 22, 2021 | No Comments

It's not apparent who would lead Boston's transportation departments in Osgood's absence.

Protesters gather on the Boston Common on May 31, 2020 at a protest against police brutality and the killing of George Floyd. Photo by Wikimedia Commons user GorrillaWarfare, licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license.

Going to Post-Election Protests? Don’t Count On the T

By Christian MilNeil | Nov 4, 2020 | No Comments

If you’re considering attending a protest, start thinking about contingency plans for getting home safely in case the T isn’t available.

Faneuil Hall in downtown Boston on Election Day, November 3, 2020.

Election Roundup: Transit Wins in Austin, Seattle, and Bay Area

By Christian MilNeil | Nov 4, 2020 | No Comments

Transportation election results: good news from Austin, San Antonio, Seattle, and San Francisco. Defeats in Portland and Georgia.

What to Do Today: A Walking Meditation, and Distractions

By Melanie Curry | Nov 4, 2020 | No Comments

Walking is always good, and even a short, “mindful” walk can be calming by refocusing your thoughts on the simple act of taking one step followed by another.

It’s Election Day – Here’s What We’re Watching

By Christian MilNeil | Nov 3, 2020 | No Comments

Here’s a quick roundup of things that aren’t the Presidential race that we’re watching this Election Day. If you still haven’t voted, look up your polling place here and get there before 8 p.m. this evening. Transit on the Ballot in Austin, Portland, and Suburban Atlanta StreetsblogUSA has a roundup of local transit funding […]

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