Fare-Free Buses Gain Momentum on Beacon Hill
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Two bills currently in the Massachusetts Senate would eliminate fare collection on some or all of the state's bus routes.
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‘Do Not Track’ Report Offers Privacy Guidance for the T’s New Fare System
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The MBTA’s new fare payment system will potentially collect a lot more personal data from riders and their cellphones, and a new report offers advice for how riders can protect their privacy.
One More Study Will Try to Save Morrissey Boulevard From Drowning
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"The study will prioritize infrastructure designs that meet the City and Commonwealth’s net-zero emissions targets, including maximizing opportunities for sustainable transportation such as walking, bicycling, and transit use," according to the press statement.
Analysis: Bay State’s EV Rebate Program Overwhelmingly Benefits Wealthy Suburbanites
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The Baker administration has spent $14 million to subsidize purchases of new Teslas, whose products are all categorized as “luxury” cars.
RI’s Kennedy Plaza Plan Faces Civil Rights Challenge
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The complaint alleges that "the RIDOT plan to dismantle the central bus hub in Kennedy Plaza... will impose additional and unnecessary transfers, longer commute times and system confusion for thousands of riders."
NHTSA Appointee Helped Lead California’s Fight Against Tailpipe Pollution
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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.