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WEB2 days ago · A Driver Killed Two Boston College Hockey Stars – But Media Coverage Is Missing the Bigger Story “There are big systemic problems in the way that we organize our streets, in the ways that we invest in infrastructure," says Thomas DeVito, national director for Families for Safe Streets.
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WEBSep 10, 2024 · Springfield Teen Faces Homicide Charges For Allegedly Killing Pedestrian With His Car. Another pedestrian has lost their life on Springfield's deadly State Street corridor. Christian MilNeil. September 3, 2024. Elections and Politics.
New State Rule Would Force Suburbs to Legalize Thousands of …
WEBJan 13, 2022 · The Baker administration is gearing up to implement a new law that could force suburbs in the MBTA service area to reform zoning laws and legalize the construction of tens or even hundreds of thousands of new …
Our 10 Most-Read Stories of 2021 - Streetsblog Massachusetts
WEBDec 29, 2021 · Our 10 Most-Read Stories of 2021. By Christian MilNeil. 11:00 AM EST on December 29, 2021. The Green Line Extension is pictured on a new MBTA map at Ruggles station in April 2021, several months before the line’s …
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WEBStreetsblogMASS is a daily news source connecting people from all walks of life to information about how to reduce dependence on cars, promote human-centered, equitable, and environmentally sustainable places, and improve conditions for walking, biking, and transit. Massachusetts has ambitious goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks (the state’s largest source of […]
Boston’s New Design Guidelines Aim for Safer, Greener Streets
WEBOct 26, 2022 · The new green infrastructure design standards for curb extensions will require one of the following design features to absorb stormwater runoff: Natural retention of stormwater in the right-of-way with rain gardens. Infiltration tree pits or tree trenches. Porous pavements that can absorb rainfall. Stone subsurface infiltration areas.
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WEBJul 11, 2019 · Our streets are public spaces: they belong to all of us, not just the few who operate the most life-threatening and polluting vehicles. Making the Commonwealth’s streets work better for pedestrians, bikes and transit will make our cities healthier, safer, more affordable, and more egalitarian.
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WEB11:01 AM EST on December 29, 2021. New bus platforms, built as part of Boston’s Columbus Avenue center-running bus lane project, provide generous amenities for riders and safe refuges for people crossing the wide street. One of the unique benefits of editing StreetsblogMASS is that I'm frequently able to meet and write about leaders who care ...
Guest Column: Why Boston’s New Traffic Signal Policy is a Big Deal
WEBJun 15, 2023 · Boston’s new signal policy will change that. Traffic engineers will now have the authority to use shorter cycle lengths to reduce delays for all users, especially pedestrians. Furthermore, Boston Transportation Department (BTD) will encourage the use of slower coordination speeds, including on bicycle …
MassDOT Announces $12.5 Million in Shared Streets, Complete Streets ...
WEBJul 21, 2021 · The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is delivering good news to 96 projects across the Commonwealth this week as it releases $6 million in grants to 18 communities through its 2022 Complete Streets Funding Program, plus another $6.5 million to 78 applicants in its ongoing Shared Streets and Spaces program.. MassDOT's Complete Streets program incentivizes local governments to learn ...