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Boston Mayor Wu Proposes More Fare-Free Bus Routes
Mayor Michelle Wu followed through on her longstanding advocacy to reduce MBTA fares with a proposal to expand fare-free service on three of Boston’s bus routes.
November 18, 2021
Thursday’s Headlines Are Under Construction
Expect more highway projects, thanks to the infrastructure bill. Plus, how cities worldwide are going carbon-neutral and more headlines.
November 18, 2021
Wednesday’s Headlines Are Looking for an Exit
The infrastructure bill has too much money for roads, but at least those roads might be safer? Plus, electric vehicles won't save us and more.
November 17, 2021
Vision Zero Cities: Why Words Matter to Crash Victims
Cars kill — but the language used in ads and newspapers always hurts. That's why message is so crucial in the war on cars.
November 16, 2021
Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Tuesday’s Headlines Are Yours
The infrastructure bill is an infrastructure law. So what, exactly, will the money be spent on? We're starting to get an idea.
November 16, 2021
Monday’s Headlines Wish It Was Sunday
The U.S.'s insatiable appetite for freeways has cost more than 1 million people their homes. Plus, universal basic mobility and cyclists riding strapped.
November 15, 2021
Friday’s Headlines Are Not Enough
$1.2 trillion won't come close to fixing our infrastructure problems. But cities like Seattle and Tampa sure could use the money.
November 12, 2021
All Aboard for Thursday’s Headlines
Amtrak details plans for its $66 billion of infrastructure funding, plus a lawsuit against Uber, Elon's latest misstep and more headlines.
November 11, 2021
Wednesday’s Headlines Are Still Rolling in Infrastructure Takes
Plus, lack of infrastructure makes biking while Black even more dangerous, and too many people are unwilling to change to prevent climate change.
November 10, 2021
Tuesday’s Headlines: Infrastructure Week Is Finally Here
With President Joe Biden's signature now affixed, takes on the bipartisan infrastructure bill are coming in hot.
November 9, 2021