Bikes on the MBTA

In response to a constituent inquiry I recently learned that nearly all MBTA diesel buses have a front mounted bike rack.  Unfortunately for many of our Belmont and Watertown constituents, none of the electric buses (71,72,73) are equipped due to electrical safety concerns. Have you taken a bike and bus trip?  How was it? Let …

Cambridge Street Bridge Deck Replacement

MassDOT has released revised plans ahead of next Tuesday’s public meeting for the Cambridge Street bridge deck replacement project.  A November 19th meeting drew more than 200 residents, many of whom voiced concern over the original plans.  Several community organizations and more than 300 residents sent a letter to MassDOT with recommendations for the project.  …

Belmont Community Path

I’ve recently been asked by constituents to comment in written form on the conversation about where to locate a community bike and pedestrian path in Belmont. The decision on this issue belongs to the Belmont Board of Selectman.  I am unaware of any route for the community path that does not require access to public …

Bowker Overpass Meeting Scheduled

Paul Nelson, Manager of Corridor Planning at the Massachusetts Department of Transportation sent this notice: I am writing to inform you that the next meeting for the I-90 Back Bay Ramps Transportation Study is being held Wednesday, January 15, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in Johnsons Conference Rooms 2/3 at the Boston Public Library in Copley …

Reminder: Callahan Tunnel Rehabilitation Project

The Callahan Tunnel will close tomorrow December 27th at 11:00 PM and is not scheduled to reopen until March, 13th. Be sure to plan accordingly for any trips to the airport or points east. MassDOT has a very comprehensive website about the project that includes project timelines, scope of work and detour information. Andrew Bettinelli …

RMV resumes mailing of license reminders

Text of a press release from the Registry of Motor Vehicles ================================================ REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES RESTORES LICENSE RENEWAL REMINDERS BY MAIL RMV to send 90,000 birthday postcards each month BOSTON – Monday, November 25, 2013— MassDOT Registrar of Motor Vehicles Rachel Kaprielian has announced birthday postcards will begin appearing in mailboxes this week across …