StreetsblogMASS

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Covering the movement for people-centered streets and public spaces in the Commonwealth's cities and towns.

Website:: https://mass.streetsblog.org

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2025-01-08 17:44:37

Court Ruling Paves the Way For State to Sue Towns With Exclusionary Zoning Laws - https://mass.streetsblog.org/2025/01/08/court-ruling-paves-the-way-for-stronger-enforcement-of-mbta-housing-law
#mapoli

2025-01-08 17:43:25

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I'm confused, are you insinuating that someone else killed the kid?

2024-11-06 12:48:38

For news that isn't about the presidential election:
https://mass.streetsblog.org/

2024-09-30 13:27:51

In Everett, a new transit-oriented neighborhood with over 3,000 homes could replace a field of oil storage tanks – but only if #MBTA gets the resources it needs to build and operate planned transit improvements for the area:
https://mass.streetsblog.org/2024/09/30/a-new-neighborhood-could-replace-oil-tanks-in-everett-but-plans-hinge-on-uncertain-mbta-expansion-projects
#mapoli

2024-08-23 13:59:14

The #MBTA needs state lawmakers to come up with $700 million in new state funding to avoid draconian service cuts next year. Governor Healey says her administration is on it: "We're not going back, we're full steam ahead" #mapoli
https://mass.streetsblog.org/2024/08/23/a-riders-guide-to-the-mbtas-looming-financial-crisis

2024-07-09 21:49:44

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That's a good question! We'll try to find out.

2024-07-09 19:48:22

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Yes, that's been the plan. The T calls it "fare capping"

2024-07-09 19:47:45

A T spokesperson confirms that the new fare readers aren't yet being installed on the back doors of MBTA buses - riders will have to wait a little longer for all-door boarding.
https://urbanists.social/@streetsblogmass/112757910413727775

2024-07-09 18:19:30

They're years behind schedule, but the #mbta new "tap-to-pay" fare readers will switch on in August:
https://mass.streetsblog.org/2024/07/09/new-tap-to-pay-tech-will-debut-at-t-stations-and-buses-in-august

2024-07-08 16:42:08

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Hearing details:
When: Friday, July 12, 10 a.m.
Where:
Remotely at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86258327009
In person at 10 Park Plaza, MassDOT Board Room, 2nd Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02116 (take the Green Line to Boylston or the Orange Line to Chinatown).

2024-07-08 16:24:08

At a public hearing on Friday – with in-person and virtual options – #MassDOT will present new requirements for truck safety equipment that's designed to prevent traffic deaths:
https://mass.streetsblog.org/2024/07/08/massdot-to-host-friday-hearing-on-new-requirements-for-truck-safety-equipment
#VisionZero

2024-06-26 21:32:52

USDOT pledges $22 million towards an #MBTA proposal to create a physically-separated busway and new protected bike lanes between Sullivan Square in #Boston and and Sweetser Circle in Everett:
https://mass.streetsblog.org/2024/06/26/usdot-grants-22-million-for-dedicated-busway-between-sullivan-square-and-everett

2024-06-24 21:12:44

Last Friday, state officials announced $12 million in grants to fund dozens of of trail design, construction, and maintenance projects across #Massachusetts.
No matter where you live in the Bay State, there's probably a new trail in the works near you:
https://mass.streetsblog.org/2024/06/24/masstrails-program-grants-12-million-for-65-trail-projects-statewide

2024-06-24 14:02:11

In the span of two weeks, box truck drivers making right turns across separated bike lanes in #CambridgeMA have killed two people. Safety advocates will host a vigil on the steps of City Hall this afternoon to demand safer streets:
https://mass.streetsblog.org/2024/06/24/truck-drivers-have-caused-two-deaths-in-two-weeks-in-cambridge

2024-06-20 18:35:27

The #MBTA will pull out all the stops to deliver championship-caliber transit service on Friday for the #Celtics parade, with subways arriving every 3 to 7 minutes:
https://mass.streetsblog.org/2024/06/20/t-promises-championship-caliber-transit-service-for-fridays-celtics-parade

2024-06-18 20:01:01

A new #Somerville Safe Streets Ordinance is modeled on the #CambMA Cycling Safety Ordinance, but aims for even higher targets:
https://mass.streetsblog.org/2024/06/18/new-somerville-safe-streets-ordinance-mandates-30-mile-protected-bike-lane-network-by-2030
#VisionZero #mapoli

2024-06-14 13:28:50

Interesting timing: the new May 2025 opening date for #MBTA South Coast Rail will come right before the agency needs to fill a $700 million budget shortfall for the following fiscal year.
#mapoli
https://mass.streetsblog.org/2024/06/14/mbta-delays-fall-river-new-bedford-rail-service-til-2025

2024-06-12 14:37:28

The new #MBTA capital budget approved yesterday is about $100 million smaller than last year's, thanks to declining state funding.
"It's not going to work just continuing to put so few dollars in, when the needs are so great," warned board member Mary Skelton-Roberts.
#mapoli
https://mass.streetsblog.org/2024/06/12/declining-infrastructure-funding-from-healey-admin-puts-ts-state-of-good-repair-further-out-of-reach

2024-06-10 12:37:39

Join us for your lunch break at the @npub1y8f…25hj
studio in the BPL for a conversation with the Boston Globe Media transportation reporter Taylor Dolven, NYC journalist John Surico, and Reggie Ramos, executive director of Transportation For Massachusetts.
We'll have it streaming live on mass.streetsblog.org:
https://mass.streetsblog.org/2024/05/17/june-10-event-can-you-put-a-price-on-congestion-in-boston

2024-06-07 01:56:40

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thanks for tagging us!

2024-06-06 18:02:19

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cc @npub1zgt…c69a

2024-06-06 12:25:51

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The T is hosting a virtual public meeting about this project tonight:
https://www.mbta.com/events/2024-06-06/public-meeting-north-station-draw-one-bridge-replacement-virtual

2024-06-06 12:15:53

In 1995, the state said it would build a new walkway across the Charles along the #MBTA's North Station drawbridge to connect the new North Bank and Nashua Street Parks – and provide a direct walking route between Cambridge and North Station.
Nearly 30 years later, the T is planning to replace the bridge – but without any bike and pedestrian paths:
https://mass.streetsblog.org/2024/06/05/will-a-new-rail-bridge-across-the-charles-include-a-long-promised-walkway-to-north-station

2024-06-05 17:40:04

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https://better.boston/@cmilneil/112565227362188493

2024-06-05 17:27:52

Why is the City of Salem want to put up fences across one of its busiest downtown crosswalks?
https://mass.streetsblog.org/2024/06/05/downtown-salem-gets-lots-of-foot-traffic-its-cops-want-to-fence-it-in
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2024-06-03 15:47:37

NYC is about to launch its long-awaited congestion pricing program.
Could something similar work in Boston?
Join us for lunch next Monday at the @npub1y8f…25hj studio in the BPL for a conversation with the Boston Globe Media transportation reporter Taylor Dolven, NYC journalist John Surico, and Reggie Ramos, executive director of Transportation For Massachusetts.
Register (it's free!) here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/can-you-put-a-price-on-congestion-in-boston-tickets-906042807427?aff=oddtdtcreator