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:rolleyes: Okay, that's an interesting point of view. If that were indeed the motivation, and were indeed the only meaningful outcome, as ludicrous as that all would be, is it a bad thing to increase access to these school systems?

There is lots of seating, but the location isn't obvious because it's behind some of the service desks. You also need to have an Amtrak ticket to go to the passenger lounge, but really, those are the only travelers who would be using Moynihan. If you are less interested in amenities, a good hack...

I think you missed my point, which is that density raises revenue more than it raises town expenses. It can provide that extra money needed by the schools and not sustainable under the current tax base. This does not require raising taxes on current residents.

I strongly recommend the Arnold Arboretum in JP and Roslindale. Go for a stroll, then walk down to Rozzie Square for one of the many great restaurants, all of them very famly friendly.

That's why these towns need higher density zoning. It increases tax receipts at a faster rate than related infrastructure costs.

Interesting. I always bike up and down the ramps, but I was there last week with a group of other riders, some of whom chose to use the bike channels. They seemed to work for these riders, but I really wasn't directly watching their activity. I didn't get a good look at this side of the bridge...

I don't have strong opinions on the overall landscaping, but I do think there is a significant upgrade in the orientation of pedestrian paths. The new design follows the natural orientation for walkers transiting the square. That's a good thing that is not random, and is much more favorable to...

The problem with specialty buses would be that they wouldn't work anywhere that doesn't have the raised platforms. So in this example, the 39 would be compatible with platform height at 4 of its stops, and the 66 for just 2. I don't think it can work without some really unproven tech to raise...

As somebody who goes to the area often (the Neponsett trail is outstanding), my opinion: The Blue Hill Ave exit from the Fairmount Line platform is at the edge of the Square. The Cummins Hwy exit is distinctly not in the Square. The Square itself is exclusively on Blue Hill Ave, running north...

Yeah, the space is tight, ranging between 55 and 60 feet. The article points out that it will require eliminating parking and/or re-routing private vehicles on to the Riverway through that corridor.

I mean, the obvious answer is that we have pretty strong property rights in this country and not many people as passionate as you are about rearranging that concept. We should definitely protect what we have currently set aside, but I don't think there is a lot of opportunity to expand places...

This is really cool. What tool are you using to produce these maps, and what data sets can it use besides employment?

Adam Gaffin does a great job of highlighting the absurdity in local news, but unlike the Onion, his stories are quite real.

I may be in a minority, but personally I think a harbor on the north Atlantic should be kind of bleak in the winter months. I like the gray, hard look and feel that comes with being located in this geography.

Okay, so we go from 1 unit to 8: good. There could certainly be a higher unit density on this lot (this is 5 units per acre), though it gets a bit tricky overall in this area due to the abutting Allandale Woods. In addition to the 26 minute walk to Forest Hills, it's a 7 minute walk to the 38...

I think we also have to consider Eng's background with the Long Island Railway. I know there are some valid criticisms of the LIR, but overall, it provides a significantly more robust service level than we have with MBTA Commuter Rail. Eng probably understands the possibilities far better than...

Yes, like you, I've been following the transition from the start, and it is great to see. The other thing that excites me about how close it has become to the original concept, is that it can now start to also serve as a model for transforming some of the other lines that run through EJ...

I mean, by capacity per train, you aren't wrong to see it as dinky*. I think the way in which light rail really can shine, though, is in flexibility. Heavy rail just doesn't branch as effectively as light rail can, which means a heavy rail system works best if it is exclusively in high density...

In what universe is it okay to take 21 years to establish 6 round trips on a rail corridor that already exists? We're supposed to see this as good news?

I think that stretch of Boylston has always been a bit grittier. My earliest experiences of the blocks between Exeter and Mass Ave were connected to the dive bars that used to populate the area, like Dad's, Poorhouse, Bukowski's Tavern, etc. And even the more cultured elements tended toward...