Construction will occur overnight during the weeks of July 21 and July 28 and lane closures will be clear by 5 AM
Transportation
accessibility, bike paths, masspike, mbta, ride sharing, rmv, roads and traffic, rules of the road, statewide transportation funding
MBTA Behind on Climate Adaptation
At a recent MBTA board meeting, it became alarmingly clear that the MBTA is behind in its planning for climate resiliency.
Expanding Tolling
Federal law severely limits Massachusetts’ ability to expand tolling, but the door may be open to congestion pricing.
Autonomous Drone Delivery
State and local governments have limited ability to regulate commercial drones.
Red Line Update (6/21)
MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak called me this morning to brief me about the Red Line’s troubles and his response.
MBTA Troubles
It has been a very bad week for the MBTA. Capital spending has been accelerating, but recent incidents raise questions about the operational side.