My overall sense is that the MBTA is moving forward thoughtfully with progressive changes in bus routing based on respectful engagement with the public and a principled analysis of all available data. Board approval of the first round of changes appears likely for this month.
Author Archives: Will Brownsberger
Five Years as Judiciary Chair
Lesson number one from the five years as Senate Judiciary Chair: Always seek to collaborate.
The risk we weren’t talking about
Until recently, no one was talking about what storm surge could do to the Charles River and Amelia Earhart dams themselves.
New Job
Senate President Karen Spilka has appointed me to serve in a new role: President Pro Tempore of the senate. My role is to help her move the senate’s agenda forward.
Growth Expectations
The Central Transportation Planning Staff has shared new growth estimates. Especially Allston but also many other parts of Boston and a few pockets in Belmont and Watertown are looking at significant growth. .
Senate Passes Fiscal 2019 Supplemental Budget
The Senate proposal eliminates the ‘Cap on Kids’ and includes $30M for the Low Income Heating Energy Assistance Program.?