Logan is a special case, but we are facing unacceptable congestion across the region and the fundamental problem is single-rider vehicle use. Right now, Uber and Lyft are part of the problem. However, they can be part of the solution.
Transportation
accessibility, bike paths, masspike, mbta, ride sharing, rmv, roads and traffic, rules of the road, statewide transportation funding
Senate Passes Non-Binary Gender License Option & An Act to Reduce Traffic Fatalities
The Senate passed two bills on April 25. One would allow for an “X” gender designation on state IDs, while the other, sponsored by Senator Brownsberger, includes several road safety measures.
MassDOT Releases Capital Investment Program Meeting Schedule
The Boston meeting will take place on Tuesday 5/21 at 6:30 PM at the Transportation Building.
Electrifying public transportation
If we could electrify most vehicles and then make all power sources on the grid carbon neutral, we would make the transportation sector (airplanes aside) carbon neutral and much cleaner. How soon could that happen?
Reconnect Parkland through Storrow Project
MassDOT has opened a public conversation about the reconstruction of Storrow Drive East Bound near Kenmore Square where it intersects with the Bowker Overpass.
Better Bus Update
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.