General Infrastructure

[jass]

This is news to me

https://www.boston.gov/sites/default/files/document-file-04-2018/041218_tontine_v2.pdf

 

[mass88]

This is news to me

https://www.boston.gov/sites/default/files/document-file-04-2018/041218_tontine_v2.pdf

Me too. I saw someone on Reddit post this the other day and it was the first I had heard/seen of it. Looks nice.

 

[jass]

Me too. I saw someone on Reddit post this the other day and it was the first I had heard/seen of it. Looks nice.

It does, except the traffic island on the other side is being removed to add a 12 foot bike lane. That makes zero sense

 

[datadyne007]

So, that image above is the proposed final condition as part of the mitigation for 115 Winthrop Square. Right now, the first phase of the Tontine Crescent Tactical Plaza is being implemented as part of the mitigation for Millennium Tower. This is essentially the semi-permanent test for the final condition proposed in the 115 Winthrop package. The plaza is currently being painted green right now (literally right now).

Here is what is happening now/has happened:

More info on the Tontine Crescent Tactical Plaza, including presentation:
https://www.boston.gov/departments/transportation/tontine-crescent-tactical-plaza#presentations

LivableStreets took these pix the other day:
https://www.facebook.com/LivableStreets/posts/10155855695308111

 

[HenryAlan]

Here's a view from the other direction:

https://twitter.com/StylerBMRB/status/1024017066418991105

 

[jass]

They should put it a pool. Not enough public pools downtown

 

[estyle]

I went by there earlier today and stood on the curb baffled by the expanse of pale green paint. It was so unexpected. But as a first step to fixing that road it's great.

So, that image above is the proposed final condition as part of the mitigation for 115 Winthrop Square. Right now, the first phase of the Tontine Crescent Tactical Plaza is being implemented as part of the mitigation for Millennium Tower. This is essentially the semi-permanent test for the final condition proposed in the 115 Winthrop package. The plaza is currently being painted green right now (literally right now).

Here is what is happening now/has happened:

More info on the Tontine Crescent Tactical Plaza, including presentation:
https://www.boston.gov/departments/transportation/tontine-crescent-tactical-plaza#presentations

LivableStreets took these pix the other day:
https://www.facebook.com/LivableStreets/posts/10155855695308111

 

[Joel N. Weber II]

Would a contraflow cycle track improve that street?

 

[BKNA]

https://www.boston.gov/news/traffic-advisory
Bulfinch Triangle traffic circulation changes.

 

[Jahvon09]

The safety barriers & doors on the platforms would look & work something like THIS.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3TptXHPjic

 

[jass]

I captured both projects discussed above.

Lexington:

New minuteman trail access

20180804_161756 by J Sinclair, on Flickr

New signal

20180804_161805 by J Sinclair, on Flickr


Downtown Boston

20180805_142118 by J Sinclair, on Flickr

20180805_142057 by J Sinclair, on Flickr

Bonus:

20180805_143845 by J Sinclair, on Flickr

 

[Charlie_mta]

Is all that green paint really necessary?

 

[JeffDowntown]

Is all that green paint really necessary?

Somebody's brother-in-law is a paint wholesaler.

 

[reverend_paco]

Somebody's brother-in-law is a paint wholesaler.

 

[Balerion]

Update on the Natick station redesign.

http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/20180812/redesign-on-way-for-natick-center-station

Full high-level platforms, elevators, and a third track.

 

[TheRifleman]

How’s the green street look in person?

Seems like a unique idea not sure how it looks in Person?

 

[Jahvon09]

Is that supposed to lead pedestrians to the Rose Greenway?

 

[vanshnookenraggen]

This is a great idea. This will sure to be filled at lunch time but hopefully will encourage people to use the space on off hours. These have been very successful in NYC.

 

[reverend_paco]

How’s the green street look in person?

Seems like a unique idea not sure how it looks in Person?

It's a bit odd. I'm not against it, but it feels a bit premature. I think if it had a lot more planters and a sculpture it would be great.

I bike down that street all the time, so I'm very happy for the overall traffic calming and the dedicated bike lane.

 

[jass]

How’s the green street look in person?

Seems like a unique idea not sure how it looks in Person?

At least when I took the pictures, the smell of paint was overwhelming. I assume its better now.

As posted earlier, this is a pilot for a proposed permanent design done in pavers