At a meeting in Framingham last night, Senate President Spilka sent MassDOT a message that should be very much appreciated by the inner core commuters that I represent.
Transportation
accessibility, bike paths, masspike, mbta, ride sharing, rmv, roads and traffic, rules of the road, statewide transportation funding
MassDOT to Begin Charles River Dam Road Safety Improvements July 21
Construction will occur overnight during the weeks of July 21 and July 28 and lane closures will be clear by 5 AM
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.