Roughly 100 people attended the meeting on Monday, November 30. The meeting was positive but a number of concerns were raised. Representative Hecht summarized our shared commitment to getting the details right and getting the project done.
Transportation
accessibility, bike paths, masspike, mbta, ride sharing, rmv, roads and traffic, rules of the road, statewide transportation funding
Stricter Seat Belt Laws?
Before Thanksgiving, the Judiciary Committee heard testimony in support of a bill to tighten the state’s seat belt law. I’m considering supporting the change, based on the compelling evidence that it would save lives. As always, I’d appreciate hearing your thoughts.
POSTPONED: New Commuter Rail Schedule for Belmont and Watertown
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.
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.