Public Bathroom Access An Undervalued But Necessary Element of Walking,...
Public bathrooms are necessities for anyone who makes their way through cities by foot, bike, public transit, or any other set of wheels, and cities and transit agencies are increasingly treating...
View ArticleMayor Wu, Bike Commuter
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, who ran for Mayor last year on a “Green New Deal” platform, has ridden her bike to work three times this month, and is taking notes about how the city can improve bike...
View ArticleBoston Plans for More Sidewalk Plows, Expanded Sidewalk Snow-Clearing Program
The City of Boston will make last year’s sidewalk snow clearing pilot program into a permanent part of its winter operations, and plans to have more plow equipment out clearing curb ramps, crosswalks,...
View ArticleRiders Are Skeptical That This Election Will Make Much Difference at the T
On the eve of Election Day in downtown Boston, it was hard to find any transit riders for whom transportation would be a top issue at the ballot box, in spite of the numerous safety issues and service...
View ArticleTalking Headways Podcast: Transit Matters in Boston (But Here’s the Secret to...
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View ArticleCity of Springfield Wins $15 Million to Improve Street Safety Citywide
A new federal grant program that was created under the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will award $15 million to the City of Springfield to improve safety on 10 high-traffic streets and at 15...
View ArticleIn 2022, Boston Planners Once Again Approved More Parking Spaces Than Homes
In spite of new rules aimed at curbing the amount of off-street parking built in the city’s transit-oriented neighborhoods, year-end statistics compiled by the Boston Planning and Development Agency...
View ArticleFriday Video: Take a Spin on Boston’s Electric Cargo Bike Share
Can't afford a $7,000 Urban Arrow cargo e-bike ? In Boston, you can now rent one for just a few bucks.
View ArticleFriday Video: Commute with Dylan in Boston
"E-bikes are a thing," says one disabled Bostonian, as they show off how easy it is to get around without a car if a city provides the right infrastructure.
View ArticleWhile Constituents Demand Safer Streets, Boston Is Removing Protective...
A City Hall spokesperson declined to say whether the removals are permanent, or only temporary.
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