(Cross-posted in LiL.) I was watching local news this morning and they had a segment on Governor Patrick's and MassDOT's new transportation plan (pdf). I think I owe the Governor a small apology as the things listed prominently as … [Read more...]
Cycling Tipping Point
In a pseudo-apology, I note that I'm passionate about cycling. This appears also at Harrumph. Time to get serious,boys and girls, rather far past time. Today’s catalyst was the latest death of a cyclist on Boston streets. This one … [Read more...]
New Walking Safety Project Blamed for 40 Years of Car-Centric Decline
From wasting prime real estate by paving it over for parking to funding expensive road-widening projects, some communities are realizing that taking a step back from the car culture is good for business. But much like parts of Appalachia … [Read more...]
Helping to fix our infrastructure problems: my Globe op-ed
Dear BMG'ers, I hope you'll take a few minutes to read my op-ed that appears in today's Boston Globe. It highlights our infrastructure and transportation crisis and offers an approach that will not only fund long-overdue investments, but … [Read more...]
On Hole Cards, Or, “Drill, Baby, Drill”? Why? Is Canada Out Of Sand?
In America, today, there are three kinds of drivers: those who look at the other gas pumps down at the ol’ gas station and think: “Oh my God, I can’t believe how much that guy’s spending on gas”, those who look at their own pump down at the … [Read more...]
More Transit from Boston to the Berkshires
The citizens present--a mix of bikers, transit riders, and transit enthusiasts--could not have agreed more and want action. The time to invest in transportation throughout the state is now. The consensus was clear; we need 21st … [Read more...]
Putting the “T” in Thanksgiving
It's Thanksgiving time again, and in addition to giving thanks for the many things we appreciate, good health, safety, family and friends, we should also give thanks to the MBTA. Yes, thanks to the MBTA. Though a source of scorn and anger … [Read more...]
The MBTA holiday fruitcake
The good news, delivered quietly and without fanfare at a May MBTA Riders Oversight Committee (TROC) meeting was that the T will not raise fares in 2010 or 2011. The reasons are equally good - the MBTA has instituted enough cost-savings … [Read more...]
Tim (Murray) Talks Transportation
Murray covers the trends and specifics of his administration's actions. To Gov. Deval Patrick's credit, he has let Murray have his head and accomplish more than any Lt. Gov. I can recall. In transportation, that includes:The CSX … [Read more...]
DOE Agenda
Koonin said we need to transition to a much more efficient system with less pollution and wasted resources and the good news is that we've done it before. Since 1850, the US has shifted its energy sources a number of times, from wood … [Read more...]
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