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    Biking the Boston 'Burbs (Trails, MDC, & Towns beyond Hubway area)

    I don't have a backyard anywhere near Bedford, but what is the ostensible purpose of paving the Reformatory? Honestly I like it the way it is -- unpaved, but hard packed and much less rocky than a lot of the other unpaved trails in relatively close range (thinking of the Fells, the Western...
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    Green Line Extension to Medford & Union Sq

    I was surprised by the the Allen Street entrance too, but the signage and brand new sidewalk sure make it look permanent and intentional. I had only heard about an emergency exit onto Allen St. but I believe the emergency exit has a grade crossing (the path from the signed entrance below...
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    Green Line Extension to Medford & Union Sq

    According to this Globe story from September, it's a steady 4.8% grade: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/09/28/metro/most-complicated-stretch-green-line-extension-cyclists-will-rise-above-it-all/ As far as the views are concerned: Personally I'm torn. I think it'll be neat. And I seek out...
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    Connected/Automated vehicles and infrastructure in Boston

    What a nice idea! I share your vision, but it ain't gonna happen that way. "Bubble cars only" rules would be a pain in the ass for AV mobility providers. It would be a logistical hurdle and major operational expense to switch riders over to some micro vehicle once they're in town, and a big...

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