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fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.
#high-speed-rail
Austin
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

New bus-only route might open the door to 7-story apartment buildings

Turning the Dumbarton Rail Corridor into a bus-only route may lead to seven-story apartment buildings in Atherton.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

State Bill Would Stop Highway Expansions Near Vulnerable New Yorkers - Streetsblog New York City

New York State will halt highway expansions near public housing and asthma hotspots to protect vulnerable communities from pollution.
#massachusetts
Boston
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
3 days ago

Are More People Moving Into Boston Or Are They Leaving? Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Massachusetts experiences domestic outmigration, but overall population growth continues due to international immigration and higher birth rates.
Boston
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
3 days ago

Are More People Moving Into Boston Or Are They Leaving? Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Massachusetts experiences domestic outmigration, but overall population growth continues due to international immigration and higher birth rates.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Editorial | Finding the fare' way forward, for New Yorkers and the budget | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani's plan for a fare-free bus system faces funding challenges, but the City Council proposes expanding the Fair Fares program for low-income New Yorkers.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Amid slowdown, developers set to sell part of dormant Dorchester megaproject

Developers are scaling back plans for Dorchester Bay City and putting a significant portion of the site up for sale due to market challenges.
SF real estate
fromFortune
1 week ago

The ROAD Act passed by the Senate aims to expand America's housing supply. It's likely to shrink it instead | Fortune

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to limit single-family home rentals to address the housing shortage.
#mbta
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

What to know about the MBTA's free and discounted commuter rail plans for summer

MBTA introduces summer discounts to encourage commuter rail use during busy events, including the World Cup, while offsetting schedule changes.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

What to know about the MBTA's free and discounted commuter rail plans for summer

MBTA introduces summer discounts to encourage commuter rail use during busy events, including the World Cup, while offsetting schedule changes.
#congestion-pricing
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
New York City

Transit officials announce clean air investments in South Bronx thanks to congestion pricing revenue | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

Congestion Pricing: Hochul celebrates Manhattan toll program's extraordinary' results on its one-year anniversary amNewYork

New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Transit officials announce clean air investments in South Bronx thanks to congestion pricing revenue | amNewYork

Congestion pricing funds will replace diesel trucks with hybrid models to reduce air pollution in the city.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Expert Analysis | Congestion pricing survives federal challenge for now | amNewYork

The court upheld New York City's congestion pricing program, rejecting attempts by the U.S. Department of Transportation to rescind federal approval.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

Congestion Pricing: Hochul celebrates Manhattan toll program's extraordinary' results on its one-year anniversary amNewYork

Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Boston faces budget deficit of nearly $50 million

Boston faces a $48.4 million budget deficit due to external cost pressures, prompting spending freezes and hiring delays.
New York City
fromHoodline
5 days ago

PATH Commute From Jersey City to WTC Back on Track After Terminal Fix

PATH service between Journal Square and World Trade Center resumed normal operations after mechanical issues were resolved.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

This Massachusetts commute ranks as the most stressful, poll finds

A new poll from personal injury law firm Munley Law, polled more than 3,000 workers across the U.S who drive to work. They were asked to identify the roads in their state that "consistently raise their blood pressure" and leave them "angriest behind the wheel due to congestion, bottlenecks, aggressive driving, or unpredictable delays."
Boston food
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

I've Lived in New England for 24 Years-and This Charming Seaside Town Is Worth Visiting All 4 Seasons

The quaintness has always been present, but the increased interest in Mystic, the evolution of its restaurant scene, the rise of social media, and the changes in how people travel have all contributed to its remarkable growth. The Delamar adds a luxury hotel and fine dining that enhance Mystic's charm while welcoming visitors to stay longer and experience the town more deeply.
Travel
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

The Affordability Crisis in Midsize Cities Is Not Inevitable

Providence faces a severe affordability crisis, with rising rents and housing burdens affecting renters significantly.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

'BPS transportation is failing us': School bus delays have Boston parents calling for change

Thousands of students face delays in school transportation despite claims of improved on-time performance by Boston Public Schools.
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Sinkhole shuts down busy upstate NY highway in both directions

A culvert on the side of Interstate 88 collapsed about 90 miles west of Albany, sending construction crews scrambling and motorists looking for detours.
New York City
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

NJ's new Portal North Bridge helped ease a transit meltdown days before official opening

NJ Transit avoided major service collapse when the new Portal North Bridge opened early to replace failed Amtrak catenary infrastructure on the aging Portal Bridge.
#portal-north-bridge
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Opinion: The Federal Railroad Administration's Proposed Amtrak Restructuring is Worth Considering - Streetsblog USA

While dozens of other countries have delivered fast, modern train networks, we are stuck with a skeletal system built largely on slow, 19th-century alignments. Even developing nations are passing us by. There is growing recognition at the federal level that things need to change, but substantial and comprehensive reform would require an act of Congress.
Alternative transportation
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

Opinion: Hochul Must Rescue New York Transit Riders From a Wider Cross Bronx Expressway

The governor must prioritize reducing vehicle miles traveled and improving public transit options for New Yorkers.
#infrastructure
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

New York City's next transportation revolution might be on the water

New York City's Blue Highways program uses ferries and cargo bikes to reduce delivery times and emissions by redirecting freight from trucks to waterways.
SOMA, SF
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Married couple from R.I. identified as victims in fatal Swansea crash

A Rhode Island couple was killed in a Swansea car crash caused by a driver who had allegedly committed a homicide hours earlier.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Red Line car shells cleared from customs, reviving replacement project

The shells were released after U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, who represents Springfield, and Gov. Maura Healey stepped up to negotiate the release. 'For any project, we know that there are things within our control and outside our control,' said MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng, in a statement to Boston.com.
Boston
US news
fromBronx Times
4 weeks ago

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Getting the Bronx moving: What's being done to help connect more residents across their city more swiftly - Bronx Times

New York City's new mayor revived a paused bus lane project on Fordham Road in the Bronx to increase bus speeds from 4 mph to faster transit for 130,000 daily riders.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Rhode Island housing package targets zoning, parking and SROs

Rhode Island is becoming a model for housing policy in other states. We've passed more than 60 new housing laws that are having real results. He cited a 70% increase in building permits in 2023, the largest since the Great Recession. He also noted that construction takes time. We are still trying to play catch-up for all the years that Rhode Island was dead last in the country for new housing starts.
East Bay real estate
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Man allegedly kills man in R.I. before causing car crash that killed 2 in Mass.

Based on the preliminary investigation, the motive is believed to be a dispute between the suspect and the victim over a mutual female acquaintance. Detectives are continuing this investigation to gain more insight, as well as to collect and analyze evidence.
SOMA, SF
#hit-and-run
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Police seek Mass. vehicle after driver involved in fatal Providence hit-and-run

Providence police seek public assistance locating a black Chevrolet Equinox with Massachusetts plates involved in a fatal hit-and-run that killed 46-year-old Kevin Chappie on Corliss Street early Saturday morning.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Police seek Mass. vehicle after driver involved in fatal Providence hit-and-run

Providence police seek public assistance locating a black Chevrolet Equinox with Massachusetts plates involved in a fatal hit-and-run that killed 46-year-old Kevin Chappie on Corliss Street early Saturday morning.
US politics
fromwww.njspotlightnews.org
1 month ago

Gateway is a pain - for now. Here's how it will make your life better

The new Portal Bridge will eliminate a key bottleneck on the Northeast Corridor and advance Amtrak's $16 billion Gateway project despite funding disputes delaying completion.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Weekend commuter rail disruption will now leak into Fridays

The MBTA will suspend commuter rail service at North Station on four weekends in March and April for signal upgrades, with shuttle buses replacing trains on most lines except during Boston Marathon weekend.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

N.H. Senate approves toll hike for out-of-state drivers

The proposal was aimed at getting 'the best of both worlds': protecting New Hampshire drivers from rising costs while funding safety improvements to highways. It would 'free up' between $560 million and $580 million for regional projects that may not be covered by the state's recently-completed 10-year plan.
Alternative transportation
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Op-Ed | It's time to crack down on New York City's toll-dodgers | amNewYork

Toll evasion costs the MTA $50 million annually; proposed legislation would strengthen enforcement against license plate obscuring and persistent violators through confiscation, driving record penalties, and reclassified charges.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Chunks of Storrow Drive and Soldiers Field Road to be closed Sunday night

The Storrow Drive tunnel and a stretch of Soldiers Field Road between North Harvard Street and Mugar Way will be shut down to allow crews to perform site work tied to the tunnel maintenance project, the department said.
Boston
fromnj
1 month ago

What happens to commuters if Gov. Sherrill makes recommended changes to NJ Transit

The Transportation and Infrastructure team report included 20 recommendations, with suggestions to moving two light rail line expansions and designing a bus rapid transit system for South Jersey. They suggested allowing traffic enforcement cameras to address safety issues and to study an idea from Sherrill's Republican challenger.
US politics
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

NJ Scales Back Part of Gov. Murphy's Turnpike Boondoggle - Streetsblog New York City

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill cancelled a plan to expand the Newark Bay bridge to eight lanes, instead choosing a four-lane replacement that maintains current capacity while modernizing infrastructure.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Truck catches fire on Mass. Pike during early-morning commute, causing lane shutdowns

A truck fire on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Westborough was extinguished by 8:30 a.m., with westbound lanes reopened by 1:30 p.m. and no injuries reported.
Alternative transportation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Rural Transportation Hubs: Infrastructure Design, Access, and Regional Mobility

Rural transportation hubs are vital national infrastructure anchors that require distinct architectural and operational models reflecting dispersed populations and freight-dominant needs, not urban replicas.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Newark records its first traffic fatality of the year

A 29-year-old motorcyclist from Milpitas died after crashing into a traffic island and signal in Newark on February 19, with alcohol suspected as a contributing factor.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

MBTA bus crashes into parked cars, home in Medford

An MBTA bus crashed into parked cars and a home's front steps in Medford after the driver lost control on black ice, narrowly missing the homeowner inside.
Alternative transportation
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NJ Gov. Sherrill wins praise for killing plan to expand roadways headed to Holland Tunnel

Governor Sherrill approved a $6.7 billion Newark Bay Bridge replacement project while rejecting plans to widen highway infrastructure and increase lane capacity.
Boston
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

How to Tell the Story of a Highway Teardown - Streetsblog USA

Ian Coss's podcast 'The Big Dig' explores Boston's highway teardown project, and his Highway Teardown tour examines similar infrastructure reimagining efforts across twelve American cities.
Remodel
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

$21 million repair project approved for I-93 in Boston - here's when to expect delays

A $21 million I-93 viaduct and ramp repair near JFK/UMass will cause overnight traffic impacts from spring through fall 2028.
New York City
fromWSOC TV
1 month ago

Small towns around Charlotte face worst commutes, data shows

York, South Carolina has the most difficult commute in the Charlotte metropolitan area, with 14.5% of workers commuting over one hour and travel times increasing by more than 6 minutes over five years.
Public health
fromBloomberg.com
2 months ago

New York City's Worst Highways Can Lead Somewhere Better

Residents of Los Sures face ongoing harmful noise and air pollution from the Roebling Street onramp that burdens playgrounds and public spaces.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

The impact of road signs on economic development

When routes are well organized, there are clear directional signs, and speed limits become reasonable. The early installation of warning signs allows transport companies to plan deliveries more accurately and avoid delays. For businesses, time is money. When a truck carrying goods does not spend hours detouring due to an unclear traffic scheme or stuck in traffic where it could have been avoided thanks to competent traffic management, fuel costs, driver wages, and vehicle maintenance costs are reduced.
Alternative transportation
Environment
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Confirmed: Non-Driving Infrastructure Creates 'Induced Demand,' Too - Streetsblog USA

Building high-quality multimodal infrastructure increases cycling and transit use and can reduce car travel when combined with supportive policies.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Mansfield man killed in crash on I-95 in Attleboro, officials say

When first responders arrived, they found a blue Honda Civic that had crashed into a tractor-trailer, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III said in a statement Thursday. Police observed a white semi-trailer without a tractor attached in the breakdown lane, along with a red Volvo tractor connected to another semi-trailor, Quinn said.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

New life emerges atop Boston's South Station

Plopping a new, modern building atop a cherished, historic one is not a novel concept. In New York, the Hearst Tower rises out of a six-story Art Deco building from 1928. The Antwerp Port House, designed by architect Zaha Hadid, delicately balances a glass structure above a fire station. And using air rights to develop skyscrapers over transit hubs to fund their improvements is nothing new, either.
Real estate
US politics
fromnj
1 month ago

Why this backroom deal between 2 governors matters for millions of New Jersey and New York commuters

Kathryn Garcia becomes Port Authority executive director while Jean Roehrenbeck becomes deputy executive director, restoring a 13-year-vacant position and increasing New Jersey's influence.
Boston real estate
fromBostonGlobe.com
2 months ago

Mass. public health department will be latest state agency to move out of Downtown Crossing - The Boston Globe

DPH will relocate from 250 Washington St. to 100 Cambridge St., reducing office space to save about $2 million annually.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Gateway tunnel commission sues DOT as shutdown deadline nears

MANHATTAN - THE GATEWAY COMMISSION SUED the U.S. Department of Transportation, alleging the agency is withholding $205,275,358 in contractually required payments for the $16 billion Hudson River rail tunnel project and forcing a potential work stoppage Feb. 6 that could cost about 1,000 jobs, reports The case, filed in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, comes as the Gateway Development Commission warns its credit line is exhausted and contractors may be unable to keep building sites active on both sides of the river.
Brooklyn
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

12 vehicles involved in series of crashes on I-95 ramp in Danvers

Troopers from the Danvers Barracks responded to a report of a multi-vehicle crash on the ramp from I-95 North to Route 1 North at Exit 70, according to a statement from Massachusetts State Police. Police said there were three separate crashes on the ramp, involving 12 vehicles in total.
Boston
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Gateway Hudson River tunnel funds are flowing, but no shovels are in the ground

Construction remains paused for now and we continue to work with our contractors to plan how to deploy these funds in the most effective way and get workers back on the job to resume some construction as soon as possible,
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

2 New England cities rank among the best places to find a job in 2026, WalletHub says

The third-best city for jobs is Portland, which stands out because of the number of available jobs and the quality of its companies. Portland has the 21st-most job opportunities per capita, along with the 12th-most full-time job opportunities per capita at companies rated 4.5+ stars on Glassdoor. The high-quality nature of jobs in Portland is evident by the fact that workers have the third-highest level of engagement in the nation.
US news
New York City
fromGothamist
1 month ago

With fixes still up in the air, will the BQE become NYC's own Big Dig?

A deteriorating mid-20th-century elevated highway segment on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway requires major intervention—repair, replace, or remove—posing complex, costly planning decisions.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

America has a looming highway budget crisis

We cannot afford to maintain existing roads, let alone build more, because Highway Trust Fund revenue lags rising costs and faces an expanding shortfall.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

MBTA to (mostly) resume normal weekday service after historic blizzard

MBTA service resumes normal operations Wednesday after a major snowstorm, except for the Fall River/New Bedford Commuter Rail line operating on a modified schedule.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Analysis: What It Would Take To Put America First in Transit Again - Streetsblog USA

A $4.6 trillion, 20-year investment can expand U.S. transit to world-class levels, matching cities like Berlin and Paris and reversing decades of highway-first spending.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Map: Here's where power outages are being reported in Mass., R.I., N.H.

High winds and 18–24 inches of snow threaten widespread power outages across southeastern Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and parts of New Hampshire.
US news
fromWSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta
1 month ago

ARC commuter survey reveals new traffic conditions in wake of telework, flexible hours, hybrid jobs

Telework in metro Atlanta increased to 60% occasionally and 20% full-time, reducing average commute times by about five minutes and spreading rush hour.
US politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Key rail tunnel under Hudson could derail by next week without federal funds

The $16 billion Gateway rail tunnel risks shutdown by Feb. 6 unless the federal funding paused in October is restored.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Over 160 workers laid off at Springfield rail plant after MBTA car parts get stuck in customs

CRRC MA will furlough 161 Springfield workers because customs detentions under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act halted delivery of critical car shells and parts.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | President Trump's transportation policy idiocy | amNewYork

The administration is prioritizing car travel over traffic safety by blocking use of federal grants for automated speed cameras and bike/pedestrian infrastructure.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Free MBTA bus program extended - for now

Three MBTA bus routes in Mattapan, Dorchester, and Roxbury will remain fare-free through June while long-term funding remains undecided.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Two Bryant students, including one from Mass., killed in R.I. wrong-way crash during storm

A wrong-way driver on Route 146 caused a fiery head-on crash in Lincoln, Rhode Island, killing three people including two Bryant University students.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

About a dozen vehicles damaged by a bridge joint on I-91 in Western Mass.

About a dozen vehicles were damaged on I-91 near mile marker 9 after a protruding bridge joint; MassDOT cut the joint and plans long-term repair.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

U-Haul ranks Massachusetts near the bottom for growth - again

"The latest U-Haul Growth Index shows Massachusetts ranked near the bottom of the nation in inbound moves - a clear sign we are losing competitive ground compared with states like Texas, Florida and others attracting more residents," said Christopher R. Anderson, MOA co-organizer and president of the Massachusetts High Technology Council, in a statement.
US news
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

UMass Lowell wants to make the city a destination with a new rink and hotel

UMass Lowell will add an ice rink and downtown hotel through the Lowell Innovation Network Corridor to attract students, residents, visitors, and economic activity.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Connecticut derailment: Freight train derails, sending cars carrying liquid propane into river

A freight train derailed in Mansfield, Connecticut, sending four propane cars into the water and leaking 2,000 gallons of food-grade grease, with no injuries reported.
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