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Everett, MA · Traffic & Transit
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Just Across The River Is A Massachusetts City With Quaint Shops, Tasty Eats, And Quick Train Access Into Boston
Boston is home to one of the top five largest metro areas in the U.S. according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and that population sprawl extends into nearby communities that offer city amenities with a smaller town feel. Chelsea — which has a considerable immigrant population, mouthwatering food, and colorful storefronts — is one of those quaint cities. Part of what makes Chelsea so appealing is how easy it is to reach from Boston. In just a 10-minute train ride, visitors can immerse themselves in an entirely new city.
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Greyhound to Launch New Bus Route Connecting Keene, Peterborough to Boston
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Residents of the Monadnock Region will soon have a new option for traveling to Greater Boston, with Greyhound preparing to launch intercity bus service connecting Keene and Peterborough with Nashua, Lowell and Boston. The new route is scheduled to begin Nov. 17, offering two daily round trips...
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Gas prices drop below $4 a gallon in Massachusetts
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City streets projects, after a hiccup, taking shape. But advocates remain cautious.
On a damp weekday morning near a school crossing in Jamaica Plain, traffic did not so much flow as hesitate. A parent shifted a backpack higher on one shoulder and waited for a gap that never quite felt wide enough. The signal changed. The cars kept coming. Scenes like that have become the quiet background to a larger argument about pace, trust, and unfinished work. After a pause that left neighborhood groups unsure what would move and what would wait, Boston streets projects are taking shape again under interim leadership. The question on the sidewalk is no longer only whether the city intends to act. It is whether the next months will look different from the last ones.
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Amtrak marks construction milestone for Boston maintenance facility
Crews recently placed the final steel beam for Amtrak's new maintenance and inspection facility at Southampton Yard in Boston. The new facility will support the railroad's new Airo fleet that will debut on the Northeast Regional intercity service in late 2027, Amtrak officials said in a press release. Completing the structural frame marks an important milestone in the construction of the 860-foot-long facility, which began in late 2025, they added.
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MBTA prioritizing investments in the Green Line Modernization Program in November
As the MBTA continues to make significant improvements in its service and infrastructure, the MBTA is reminding riders about construction work on two major projects that are critical to ensuring the long-term reliability of the line and upgrading accessibility for all riders. The necessary work will take place during nine consecutive days of 24/7 access to portions of the Green Line from November 7 through November 15, which allows the MBTA to expedite these long-awaited upgrades in the most cost-efficient manner possible.
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NJ Transit Board Authorizes $65 Million for Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Improvements:
NJ TRANSIT’s Board of Directors has authorized $65.6 million for capital improvements on the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail system, the first allocation of a planned $250 million capital investment over the next five years. The funds will support elevator upgrades at the 8th Street, 9th Street and Bergenline Avenue stations, overhauling light rail vehicles and right-of-way improvements, among other items that have been prioritized to improve the customer experience.
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Amtrak Tops Out Steel Structure for Boston M&I Facility
Amtrak topped out the steel structure for the new Maintenance & Inspection (M&I) facility in Boston. Amtrak says the building envelope is closing in with the placement of the final steel beam. The progress is an “important construction milestone at Southampton Yard,” and it reflects the collaboration between the contractor and Amtrak. The facility will support maintenance of the new Airo fleet that will debut in late 2027 on the Northeast Regional. Amtrak says more than 220,000 worker-hours have been completed since construction began.