Bus Lane Camera Enforcement Bill Sent to Healey
Motor vehicles that stop or park in bus-only lanes could face fines ranging from $25 to $125, while those parked at bus stops could be fined $100 under the bill.
Boston’s Newest Bus Lanes Already Saving Riders Time
Bus lanes the city of Boston installed on Huntington Avenue last fall are saving riders on two busy MBTA bus lines 125 hours a week and making the two lines significantly more reliable, the T said.
Boston Wins Federal Funding for Major Bus Lane Expansion
The working-class neighborhoods at Boston’s heart are poised to get a big upgrade to their transit infrastructure following the announcement of a $15 million federal grant.
Ribbon Cut on ‘Transformative’ Boston Bus Lane
City and state officials gathered in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood to celebrate the opening of a new piece of transit infrastructure that, they say, shows the way forward for transit improvement projects region-wide.
Poll Offers Warning Sign for T
A new poll from the MassINC Polling Group offers encouraging signs for a less-polluting future, but also offers a warning sign that officials can’t take riders’ comfort with mass transit for granted.
Massport, Leave the Bus Lanes Alone
Massport is right to be concerned about attempts to construct housing next to the exit from the state’s only container port. But trying to push their freight trucks into bus lanes is a step too far.
In Transit Expansion, Don’t Forget Bikes and Buses
Officials should not assume flashy new trains, battery-powered buses and additional train stations will be enough to decarbonize our economy.
Cities Announce 14 Miles of New Bus Lanes
The MBTA and city officials in Boston, Somerville, Everett and Chelsea will install up to 14 miles of dedicated bus lanes across the region through the spring, a project that they said will help minimize the risks of COVID-19 for bus commuters.
New Bus Lanes Cut 12 Minutes Off Key MBTA Route
A new series of bus lanes in downtown Boston has shaved 12 minutes off a major MBTA bus route: the Silver Line’s SL4 and SL5 service to Nubian Square.
Use this Crisis to Build a Better City
As horrendous as the coronavirus pandemic has been for so many in Massachusetts, it also represents an opportunity to build better infrastructure. The real estate community has an important role to play in making that happen.
Walsh: Boston Could Pedestrianize Streets to Help Recovery
Boston is actively considering converting car lanes to additional sidewalk space, bicycle lanes and bus lanes to help speed the city’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to Avoid a Traffic Disaster
Tens of thousands rely on the MBTA and other transit agencies to get around. For them to safely go back to work, these systems will need to move faster and more reliably. Local and state officials need to give them the tools to do so.
To Fight Congestion, Baker Pitches Work from Home Tax Credit
Gov. Charlie Baker is proposing a new program, capped at $50 million per year, that would give employers a a $2,000-per-employee tax credit if they let workers telecommute and therefore avoid traveling on already-clogged roads during rush hour.
Boston’s Development Needs Mitigation. Try Bus Lanes.
Instead of demanding less density from developers – or worse, more parking – more communities should follow the example of towns like Arlington.
