The Massachusetts State Senate voted Thursday, June 28 to pass legislation that aims to create safer streets for all road users.
Transportation
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Comm Ave Bridge Replacement Project Update: Public Meetings on July 17 & 18
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is hosting two Public Meetings for the Commonwealth Ave Bridge Replacement Project, on July 17 and 18.
Rail Vision Study Underway
MassDOT’s study of how to use our rail assets to provide better service is fully underway with completion targeted for the end of 2019.
Senate Ways and Means Draft: An Act to Reduce Traffic Fatalities
The Senate Committee on Ways and Means has reported a new draft of An Act to reduce traffic fatalities, which will be debated later this week. This bill was developed by several members of the legislature in collaboration with a coalition of bicycle, pedestrian and transportation advocates. The bill was redrafted slightly from the version reported from the Transportation Committee.
Charles River Rd Walkthrough w/ DCR
Senator Will Brownsberger and Representative Jon Hecht have arranged a walkthrough of Charles River Road with DCR to review the agency’s proposed plans for restriping the newly paved road.
MassDOT FAQs re: Longfellow Bridge Design & Improvements
In response to the numerous questions, concerns and recommendations stakeholders have shared since the bridge’s 5/31 reopening