The MBTA has working for several years on “transit signal priority”, which utilizes GPS technology to help buses and surface light rail improve reliability and reduce delays. Now that the system is being tested, I’m hopeful that its rollout can include crowded bus routes in my district, particularly the 71 (Watertown) and 73 (Waverley) buses.
Yearly Archives: 2017
Urgent legislation
This important and urgent legislation is not only about gun safety but is a stepping stone for persons who need to put an end to the abuse they suffer. A victim that may be reluctant to take steps for their own safety may realize that it is for the safety of their community too that …
Senate Health Care Reform 2017
Last night, the state senate struggled through a complex package of health care cost-control measures. The challenge is to see through the legalese to the underlying choices. Here is an overview of the legislation, which now moves to the House.
Criminal justice reform: Business as usual is not an option
The Berkshire Edge details the Senate’s criminal justice reform bill in its coverage of a November 8 seminar on criminal justice reform at Bard College sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Berkshire Community College.
Senate to revisit single-payer health care
The State House News Service via the Lowell Sun reports on the Senate’s consideration of a single-payer system during its debate on healthcare legislation.
Section by Section Analysis of An Act relative to criminal justice reform
This post offers a searchable section-by-section analysis of an An Act relative to criminal justice reform.