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A MBTA trackless trolley bus leaves Harvard Square on Route 71. Photo by Adam E. Moreira, licensed under a Creative Commons BY-SA 3.0.

The T’s Electrification Plans Get Thrown Under A Diesel Bus

By Christian MilNeil | Nov 11, 2020 | No Comments

Environmentalists got a double dose of bad news at Monday’s MBTA board meeting, where, after a long discussion of brutal service cuts being planned for 2021, T officials also revealed that its timeline to start replacing diesel buses with all-electric vehicles would be delayed until the late 2020s. At the end of Monday’s Fiscal and […]

Judge Frank Caprio on "Caught In Providence"

Guest Column: ‘Caught In Providence’ Reveals the Trap of Car Dependency

By Alexis Zhou | Nov 10, 2020 | No Comments

Owning a car is supposedly a gateway to freedom, but for Americans struggling to make ends meet, it is a black hole of endless bills and traffic tickets that can suck up to one third of their total income.

A bus driver at Sullivan Square. Courtesy of the MBTA.

Advocates Launch #TransitIsEssential Campaign As T Floats Severe Service Cuts

By Christian MilNeil | Nov 9, 2020 | No Comments

The MBTA is proposing to eliminate 25 bus routes, all of its ferry services, and weekend commuter rail service to help plug an expected budget gap of up to $600 million.

A bicyclist rides along the Paul Dudley White Path along Soldiers Field Road and the Massachusetts Turnpike viaduct on Sept. 11, 2019.

Among Elected Officials, A Strong Consensus Against I-90 Viaduct

By Christian MilNeil | Nov 6, 2020 | No Comments

"Consensus is an ideal rarely reached in our field; there is, however, significant convergence on the Modified At-Grade (option) as the preferred design approach," writes Boston Mayor Marty Walsh.

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 […]

A Capital Metro commuter train in downtown Austin.

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The T’s Electrification Plans Get Thrown Under A Diesel Bus

Guest Column: ‘Caught In Providence’ Reveals the Trap of Car Dependency

Advocates Launch #TransitIsEssential Campaign As T Floats Severe Service Cuts

Among Elected Officials, A Strong Consensus Against I-90 Viaduct

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

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

What to Do Today: A Walking Meditation, and Distractions

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

In Austin, An Effort to Expand Transit Without Igniting Gentrification

Today’s Your Last Day to Submit Comments for the Allston/I-90 Environmental Review

Guest Column: MBTA Cuts Would Sever Boston’s Main Artery

City Unveils Proposed Designs for State Street in Downtown Boston