Tuesday’s Headlines Are Under Construction
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Led by Midwest states, 16,000 road and bridge projects are set to get underway nationwide as Democrats urge spending on repairs and transit instead.
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In 2021, Most Massachusetts Pedestrian Killings Were Concentrated In Just 12 Communities
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A new WalkBoston analysis of pedestrian deaths during 2021 found that most fatal crashes that killed pedestrians last year were concentrated in only 12 cities and towns across the Commonwealth, and that older adults were disproportionately represented among the victims. In 2021, at least 75 pedestrians lost their lives in traffic crashes in Massachusetts, according […]
Monday’s Headlines Always Deliver
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The post office's newfound love for electric vehicles, delivery robots on sidewalks, infrastructure spending, gas tax holidays and more.
Money, That’s What Friday’s Headlines Want
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Several of today's stories emphasize the need for government involvement to solve transportation-related challenges like climate change.
America’s Best Bus Stops Round 1: Public Art Meets Public Transit
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An artful bus stop can transform a wearisome wait into an inspiring visit to a micro-museum — and these stops are true masterpieces.
Today, we're looking at three stops that straddle the line between sculpture and public utility, without sacrificing the basics of good benches, shelters, sidewalks and more.
How Transportation Could Reshape Mass. Gov Race
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The next governor of Massachusetts will enter office with another looming budget crunch at the MBTA, a historic amount of federal infrastructure money in play, mounting pressure to meet the state’s climate goals, and momentum for changing the way we pay for transit.