With year-round organizing, Cambridge Bike Safety helps bike-friendly candidates win local elections and advance their agenda for safer streets. The post For Cambridge Bike Safety, the Political is Personal appeared first on Streetsblog Massachusetts.| Streetsblog Massachusetts
MassDOT hopes to open its proposed Mystic River bicycle pedestrian bridge between Somerville and Everett before the end of 2029. The post MassDOT To Begin Construction On New Mystic River Car-Free Bridge Next Year appeared first on Streetsblog Massachusetts.| Streetsblog Massachusetts
With its connection to the MBTA and adaptive bike rentals, the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail is now among the most accessible rail trails in the Metrowest region. The post Eyes On the Trail: A New Link From Sudbury to West Concord appeared first on Streetsblog Massachusetts.| Streetsblog Massachusetts
The MBTA and Dept. of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) are celebrating the recent extension of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail in Concord and Sudbury with a “Fall Rail Ride” this weekend, Oct. 25th, with a special train from Boston. The train will include coaches that will be able to accommodate extra bike storage for up… The post DCR, MBTA Host ‘Fall Rail Ride’ To Concord and Wachusett This Weekend appeared first on Streetsblog Massachusetts.| Streetsblog Massachusetts
MassDOT Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver says that the state’s roadways are at a “critical inflection point” with aging assets, a surge of new funding from Fair Share, and an urgency to deliver safer infrastructure, faster. Gulliver spoke at a September 24th event with the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce on the “State of the Highways…| mass.streetsblog.org
How can we quickly but usefully judge the quality of infrastructure used for cycling?| Nicer cities, liveable places
This article proposes a draft quality checklist for 'continuous footway' designs (outside the Netherlands).| Nicer cities, liveable places
I want my street to be like this… Reclaiming residential streets, Dutch street design, and why this REALLY REALLY matters. … More| Nicer cities, liveable places
What if the rules everyone tries to work within aren't up to the job? What would be safe at side roads?| Nicer cities, liveable places
Article 1: Continuous footway. Side-road crossings. Simplicity and clarity. Getting it right. Getting it wrong.| Nicer cities, liveable places
The grant cancellation is part of a nationwide wave of funding cuts for projects that the Trump administration opposes.| mass.streetsblog.org
Public transit is essential to the life, health, and goals of small cities and town across the U.S. The post Improving Pedestrian Safety in Indian Country Through Quick-Build Projects appeared first on America Walks.| America Walks
Public transit is essential to the life, health, and goals of small cities and town across the U.S. The post Funding Your Walkability Project: Defining Objectives & Getting Dollars appeared first on America Walks.| America Walks
"It’s been proven that that area is deadly for pedestrians, and a mess for people in cars too, so let’s fix it up,” says City Councilor Ben Weber.| mass.streetsblog.org
To promote the later-night service, the T will offer fare-free service on all modes after 9 p.m. for five weekends this fall, starting on Friday, Sept. 5.| mass.streetsblog.org
Our first video roundup goes deep to explain how we ended up where we are today, and what we need to change.| America Walks
