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Great! Build it already. I’m a local cyclist. Here’s my perspective: The current through-route for cyclists (and other micro-mobility users) between Forest Hills (and points south like Roslindale, Hyde Park, and Mattapan) and the Emerald Necklace (and points north like Brookline, LMA, and...

They absolutely do not! I'm editing to reflect this correction. Thanks EDITED: They do now! Thanks

I want to demonstrate the math on this, for those who are interested. This is simply a fun thought experiment (not necessarily advocating for this as a system of taxation) of what the tax ramification of a system in which excise tax estimation was done based on the the fourth power of axle load...

Were the Red and Orange Line cars not already funded?

The person that drove through those gates needs to have their license revoked and be fined for all of the damage caused by their actions. We shouldn’t make driving accessible to those who are incapable of or unwilling to operating a motor vehicle safely.

Yes. That is pretty obvious. Green Line Extension stops are what the fare gate question is about.

Is it really that expensive to just add fare gates?

The Old Colony Double Track Project should be #1 on the list of any project increasing the capacity of moving human beings between the Boston area and Southeastern Mass.

We can and should be able to have our cake and eat it, too, here. Ideally, the Southwest Corridor would be decked over from Centre to Atherton for more open space. That would be 7 acres. For example,. this would be plenty of space for: Trails (~1 acre): Pedestrian Trail (~2 meters wide...

I was using Hyde Square to refer to the general area (which includes Canary Square), not a specific intersection. Terminating anywhere in that area (be it S Huntington & Perkins, S Huntington & Centre, Perkins & Centre, Barbara St, Day St, etc) would qualify as an extension to Hyde Square. I’m...

Long-time JP resident here. I’m very pro “restore to Hyde Square.” That is not an uncommon outlook around here. Huntington through Mission Hill needs the Green Line reservation extended past Brigham Circle. That’s understood by most who pay attention or think about these things. Extending the...

I am strongly in favor of this because it’s about time Massachusetts catches up with global standards. Countries like Singapore, South Korea, and the UK already use bus-mounted cameras to enforce traffic rules, while places like Sweden and Norway rely on strict fines and regulations. These bills...

This statement is a perfect example of the slippery slope fallacy. This would be a perfect example to use in a logic textbook.

Isn't this an argument in favor of automated traffic enforcement? Instead of a potentially, unneccessarily dangerous interaction with a police officer, you just get a violation ticket in the mail. Seems like a win-win on that front, to me.

Anecdotally: there appears to be a lot more intentional rule-breaking among road users than there was 10 or even five years ago. It’s something we need to address as a society and the status quo is not working. It’s something that BPD seems wholly disinterested in combatting. The next logical...

I’m in the “yes and” boat on this one. Cranston AND increased frequency. I’m sure some infrastructure is needed, like a pocket track or something, but a dedicated Wickford Junction <—> Attleboro service, with the existing stops plus Cranston, on an hourly basis, would be a great start for a...

With or without this discussed Brighton exit, what would be really great would be: A busway on Mt Auburn between Fresh Pond Parkway and Watertown Square. Center-running bus lanes on Galen Street from Watertown Square to Newton Corner. An extension of the 71 to Newton Corner. A Regional Rail...

I assume that’s something that happens on any subway fleet from time to time and can usually be fixed in a day. Am I wrong in that assumption?

Thanks for the sources! On a related note, has there been any progress on the Logan Airport People Mover?

I’m skeptical. Do you have a source for this claim? I’ll believe that with a source, but readily reject your guess if all you are doing is guessing.