Update, November 25: The MBTA has announced that implementation of the new schedules will be postponed until next spring. Please see this letter from Secretary Pollack for further explanation.
Transportation
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The obligation to upgrade the Waverley Station
How is it that a $400,000 maintenance investment by the MBTA in the Waverley station could trigger an obligation to spend tens of millions to make the station fully accessible, or in the alternative, to close the station? This post provides background on the Architectural Access Board, and how it has followed the law (and its own rules) in making this determination.
Belmont Street and Trapelo Road Construction Update
Here’s what to expect over the next few weeks on the Belmont Street/Trapelo Road project, including the latest about traffic signals.
Belmont Road Closure – Brighton Street: October 17th and 18th
MassDOT passed along this advisory about the closure of the Brighton Street grade crossing due to construction on the weekend of October 17th and 18th. The crossing will be closed to vehicular traffic for commuter rail track and signal reconstruction from approximately 1 a.m. Saturday, October 17th through 5 a.m. Monday Morning, October 19th.
Traffic on Blanchard Road North
I’m very concerned about the numbers of large trucks and trailers that pass through the narrow single lane stretch of Blanchard just before the intersection at Concord Ave. This is a densely populated area occupied by multi-families homes with children on each side of the road. If we let this pattern continue, the safety and quality of the neighboring residents will be at risk.
S.1117, An Act relative to bicycle safety
Senator Brownsberger has recently submitted the testimony in this post on S.1117, An Act relative to bicycle safety. The bill would encourage reflective clothing for bicyclists and would mandate use of bicycle helmets.