Recent Streetsblog MASS posts about Environment

Steve Cliff, riding on the back of an ebike piloted by Jeanie Ward Waller, at the 2016 California Bike Summit. Photo: Melanie Curry/Streetsblog California

NHTSA Appointee Helped Lead California’s Fight Against Tailpipe Pollution

By Melanie Curry | Jan 26, 2021 | No Comments

It's a strategic move that sends the unequivocal message that the new President is committed to incorporating environmental concerns in every corner of federal policy making.

About 40 cars occupy five lanes of highway in crawling traffic that stretches off to the horizon..

Massachusetts Will Join Conn., R.I. and D.C. in New Transport Cap-and-Trade Program

By Christian MilNeil | Dec 21, 2020 | No Comments

e set aside to fund transit, bike, and pedestrian improvements, in order to give New Englanders more options to get around without burning gasoline.

Pete Buttigieg. Courtesy of the City of South Bend, Indiana.

Biden Admin. Appoints Pete Buttigieg for Sec. of Transportation

By Christian MilNeil | Dec 15, 2020 | No Comments

Buttigieg will have a major responsibility in making sure the Biden administration meets its climate goals.

Traffic from major highways increases the health risks of fine particulate pollution exposure in the Commonwealth's biggest cities. Courtesy of the Union of Concerned Scientists.

Research Predicts Large Public Health Benefits From Cap-and-Trade Program

By Christian MilNeil | Oct 14, 2020 | No Comments

Researchers found that that devoting more cap-and-trade funds to transit and active transportation generated significantly greater public health benefits, particularly by encouraging more physical activity with better bike and pedestrian infrastructure.

A transit shelter with a solar roof in Portland, Oregon. Photo courtesy of Trimet.

New 100% Clean Electricity Contract Will Save MBTA $3 Million a Year In Electric Bills

By Christian MilNeil | Oct 6, 2020 | No Comments

The switch to all-renewable electricity, which would take effect on January 1, 2021, will immediately slash the T's carbon footprint by 36 percent.

An architects' rendering illustrates planned safety improvements for the intersection of Melnea Cass Boulevard and Tremont Street in Roxbury. Courtesy of the City of Boston.

Melnea Cass Project Spotlights Value of Street Trees

By Christian MilNeil | Sep 28, 2020 | No Comments

Because the project is already under contract between MassDOT and Newport, the City of Boston has limited influence. But city officials say that they are working with MassDOT to pursue possible "change orders" to the agreement.

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