Transportation
Federal Highway Administrators Present at MassPike Project Meeting
In the meeting, officials went over a draft of an environmental impact scoping report for the $1.1 billion project, which will lower the Mass. Turnpike to ground level in Allston and elevate Soldiers Field Road along the Charles River onto a new viaduct.
MBTA Fare Hikes Event
Daniel J. Totten (right) talks to a representative from the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority about his concerns regarding proposed fare increases.
Transit Pod
Mike D. Stanley, CEO of Transit X, shows off the pod he hopes will revolutionize public transit.
Cambridge City Council Members Discuss Safe Travel Network for Bicyclists
The Cambridge City Council held a hearing of the Transportation and Public Utilities Committee on Tuesday to discuss a safety initiatives for bicyclists.
Cambridge Ponders Electric Scooter Program After Unexpected Summer 'Flock’ of LimeBikes and Birds
A sudden inundation of electric ride-sharing scooters so startled the City of Cambridge this summer that officials took legal action to halt their spread. Now, the city is pondering piloting an electric scooter program.
Scooting into City Hall
Representatives from electric scooter companies Bird and LimeBike attended a public hearing held by city officials to discuss a possible pilot scooter program.
66-Year-Old Man Struck and Killed By Red Line Train
A 66-year-old man was struck and killed by a Red Line train at the Porter Square station Sunday morning around 7 a.m.
Cambridge Highlights Affordable Housing in Annual Report
The City of Cambridge highlighted affordable housing measures, infrastructure developments, and transportation policies in annual report.
Mass. Secretary Urges MassDOT to Further West Station Analysis
Mass. Secretary Matthew A. Beaton called for further review by the Department of Transportation’s recent evaluation of Allston’s West Station.
BABAM
The Boston Area Brigade of Activists and Musicians plays at the "Transit Not Traffic" rally in Allston.
Transit Protest - Street
Protesters at the "Transit Not Traffic" rally try to catch the attention of commuters in Allston.
Hubway Station
Located right outside Gund Hall of Harvard's Graduate School of Design, this Hubway Station is just one of the many in the Boston area.
Transit Protest - Signs
Protesters at the "Transit Not Traffic" rally try to catch the attention of commuters in Allston.
Boston's Urban Planning Body to Study Allston Transit
Boston’s urban planning agency will pursue a large-scale study of Allston transit in response to locals’ concerns over new construction and traffic congestion.
Allstonians Rally to Protest Against West Station Delay
Standing by a congested intersection and braving 21 degree weather, Allstonians held up colorful signs to protest construction delays on West Station.
Allstonians Worry Harvard’s Plans Privilege Vehicle Transit
At a meeting Monday, residents said they worry Harvard’s plans for Allston prioritize automobiles over pedestrians and public transportation.
HUIDs Will Double as CharlieCards for Class of 2021
Harvard University IDs will double as MBTA CharlieCards for the incoming Class of 2021 in a pilot program, the Undergraduate Council announced at their general meeting on Sunday.
A True Harvard Hero
Hustling down Oxford Street on a brutal weekday morning, the Harvard Shuttle is a dependable ally in the battle against snow, 9am classes and Uber surge pricing.