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Report: Bigger Bike Budgets Boost the Boom

By Aaron Short | Aug 25, 2021 | No Comments

The Biden administration should pour billions of dollars into a variety of bike projects because the investment will generate thousands of jobs while also obviously greening the way Americans get around, advocates said this week, citing a new report on the economic benefits of cycling investments.

Map of new Bluebikes stations to be installed in Boston's Hyde Park neighborhood later in 2021.

Boston Announces Bluebikes Expansion Into Hyde Park

By Christian MilNeil | Aug 23, 2021 | No Comments

The city expects to begin installing the new stations in September.

New flood barriers being installed outside the Aquarium MBTA station on the Boston waterfront

MBTA Flood Resiliency Projects Face Major Test As Henri Approaches

By Christian MilNeil | Aug 20, 2021 | No Comments

Forecasters say that Henri could bring up to 8 inches of rainfall to parts of the state, plus sustained high winds and storm surges that could flood low-lying areas along the coast.

A new Orange Line train at Assembly Station in summer 2019. Courtesy of the MBTA.

After a 6-Month Hiatus, New Orange Line Trains Are Back On Track

By Christian MilNeil | Aug 20, 2021 | No Comments

One of the T’s new Orange Line trains was back on the rails this morning to carry passengers for the first time since a March 16 incident in which one of the new trains derailed near Wellington station. “One of the new Orange Line trains was returned to service this morning,” MBTA spokesperson Joe Pesaturo […]

A double-parked Lyft driver waits outside of the South Station bus terminal on Thursday, August 8, 2019.

As Uber and Lyft Pivot to Deliveries, Customers Face Longer Waits, Higher Prices

By Christian MilNeil | Aug 19, 2021 | No Comments

Passenger rides are down, but evidence suggests that the apps' drivers are still on the roads, delivering takeout and packages instead of riders.

Talking Headways Podcast: The Feminist City

By Jeff Wood | Aug 19, 2021 | No Comments

Talking to the author of "Feminist City" about how our public spaces could transform our society for the better — and even improve our friendships.

John Barros, candidate running to be Boston's next mayor, on the train platform at the Upham's Corner station.

Rides With the Candidates: John Barros On the Fairmount Line

By Christian MilNeil | Aug 18, 2021 | No Comments

"It’s important that the mayor be part of the local conversations about changes that people might not be as ready to embrace - as we make transit improvements, as we make investments in climate resilience, some of those things might not have the full support of the community. There are tough choices we need to make."

‘Very Flawed’ Infrastructure Bill Passes Senate, Imperfect Reconciliation Bill Looms

By Kea Wilson | Aug 10, 2021 | No Comments

The massive infrastructure bill that passed the Senate on Tuesday won't meet the challenges of ending climate change and the U.S. traffic violence crisis, leaving core elements of those critical agendas up to a messy House debate, advocates said.

A street-level before-and-after rendering of the proposed changes to Somerville's Powder House Circle. Courtesy of the City of Somerville.

Somerville to Shrink Powder House Traffic Circle

By Christian MilNeil | Aug 10, 2021 | No Comments

In the next few weeks, the City of Somerville will use quick-build materials to transform the Powderhouse Circle traffic rotary, a six-way junction of busy walking and biking routes at the southern edge of the Tufts University campus, into a smaller roundabout with protected bike lanes, shortened crosswalks, and increased space for pedestrians. The current […]

Mayor Janey Is Missing From Vision Zero Candidate Survey

By Claire Wallace | Aug 10, 2021 | No Comments

Mayor Walsh adopted ambitious goals to reduce tailpipe pollution, but made little progress on implementing policies that could reduce traffic and pollution. The next Mayor will likely feel more heat – literally and politically – to take bolder action.

The newly rebuilt Kelley Square from above, pictured in early 2021. Photo courtesy of MassDOT.

New Roundabout Curbs Crashes In Worcester’s Kelley Square

By Christian MilNeil | Aug 5, 2021 | No Comments

Before-and-after crash data from MassDOT's Kelley Square project provide stark evidence that road designs that focus on reducing speeds can significantly reduce crash risks.

Where Boston Mayoral Candidates Stand On City Climate Policy

By Claire Wallace | Aug 4, 2021 | No Comments

Whether Boston meets its 2030 climate goals will largely depend on the city’s next mayor, whose administration will have broad control over some of the city’s biggest sources of pollution: energy-inefficient buildings, and traffic on city streets.

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