If crosswalks are located hundreds of feet from where people need them, or if drivers are going too fast to stop for people in crosswalks, you might think safety improvements are needed. But as State House News Service reports, a Worcester … [Read more...]
Entire Salem Bicycling Advisory Committee Quits
Fed up with a transportation planning process they say perpetually prioritizes cars over the safety of people on bicycles, the entire Salem Bicycling Advisory Committee quit last week, as Dustin Luca reports for The Salem News: The group … [Read more...]
For Beacon Hill, The Right Time to Invest in MBTA is Never
As WBUR's Zeninjor Enwemeka reports, a group of Massachusetts legislators rode the commuter rail this morning and got a representative ride: In an effort to better understand the challenges — and headaches — faced by public transit riders … [Read more...]
How Broken is Boston?
Let's get real. Let's drop the parochialism and chauvinism. Boston is messed up — but not beyond fixing. I've lived here over 35 years, but I'm not a lotus eater. There are big problems, but there are fixes. Some require courage and … [Read more...]
Boston Olympics as Development Stalking Horse?
Went to see Evan Falchuk talk at The Humanist Hub in Harvard Square on Sunday. Wanted to ask him about running a political campaign as a practical, grassroots organizing venture where you leave something active behind whether you win or … [Read more...]
Facts on the ground: the essential Patrick legacy
I'm nowhere near Beacon Hill these days, so it is useful and perhaps natural for me to consider what fundamental changes will be left standing after Governor Patrick takes his walk tomorrow. I think of these as "facts on the ground," … [Read more...]
Hey, we opened a new T station
I think Team Blue hasn't quite made enough noise about the new T station in Assembly Square. It's fairly huge deal. The last time the state opened a new MBTA rail station it was 1987 and Mike Dukakis was the governor. It's not a coincidence … [Read more...]
Governor candidates on transportation and smart growth
Transportation for Massachusetts and the MA Smart Growth Alliance asked the Democratic, Republican and Independent candidates for governor to respond to ten questions. The questions were submitted in late May, and received in June/July. … [Read more...]
So: Nobody walks to work. Who knew?
Thanks to the Boston Globe for proving scientifically that no one in the Bay State walks (or rides a bike) to work. Instead, according to this week's poll, we choose driving (82%) and mass transit (8%) or both (9%). News story • Poll … [Read more...]
It’s OK To Hit Pedestrians As Long As You’re Not Paying Attention
Via NewBedfordGuide.com Exactly how much leeway should drivers get when they hit a person trying to cross the street? [New Bedford Police Det. Capt. Steven] Vicente said the victim was heading west from Tedeschi's and across Brock … [Read more...]
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