Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt had an unusual exchange with a MassDOT board member on Tuesday that raised questions about whether the Healey administration is serious about funding the $1.97 billion I-90 Allston project.
Using frank language rarely heard on Beacon Hill, Tibbits-Nutt weighed in on a series of major policy issues, from raising more money for transportation, to traffic enforcement and a major unresolved design question for the MBTA’s in-planning West Station.
As U.S. House Democrats push to bring cornerstones of President Joe Biden’s domestic spending agenda forward for votes as soon as Friday, Massachusetts may be closer to receiving more than $12.5 billion toward its roads, bridges, water systems and other infrastructure needs.
Boston Mayor Kim Janey takes office during one of the most challenging times in modern history. At the same time, this extraordinary moment can be the start of a sustained, more equitable and prosperous future for Boston if she makes two key moves.
After facing pushback from local officials and the MBTA board chair, Department of Transportation officials softened their stance on funding requirements for a “once-in-a-generation” infrastructure project in Allston.
State transportation officials suggested punting once again on selecting a preferred design for a massive infrastructure project in Allston stretching across multiple modes of transportation, this time until at least next year.
A Brookline developer is designing an Allston apartment tower to open a connection from the Packards Corner area to the MBTA’s planned West Station.
