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Hope Valley, RI · Traffic & Transit
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Boston has been in touch with NYC about congestion pricing
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu informed the MBTA Advisory Board that her administration has consulted with New York City officials regarding their congestion pricing system while discussing local efforts to expand free bus services.
Martha's Vineyard Times
Soaring fuel costs prompt a call for hikes in ferry tickets
Record-breaking prices for diesel fuel are driving increases in the cost of shipping and trucking around the world, and that economic pain is hitting home here on the Island as the Steamship Authority (SSA) looks to increase fares to offset the rising costs. For Islanders, that means an uptick in...
hinghamanchor.com
Approved: One-Year Delay In Implementing New Private Road Plowing Policy Due To Concerns Voiced
The select board agreed unanimously at its well-attended meeting Tuesday night to delay implementation of a new Department of Public Works private roads/ways plowing policy they recently approved to start this year following a public outcry from some of the residents it would affect. Of the 211 private ways in...
capecod.com
Significant traffic delays reported after collision on Sagamore Bridge
BOURNE – A traffic crash was reported on the Sagamore Bridge shortly after 4 PM Thursday. According to reports, two vehicles collided blocking several lanes. EMTs evaluated drivers and transported one person to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth. Officials worked to clear the scene as quickly as possible before the evening commute got into full gear. Mass State Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
hopkintonindependent.com
Temporary ramp relocation at I-90/I-495 interchange to start Thursday
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation plans to put a temporary ramp shift in place at the Interstate 90/Interstate 495 interchange in Hopkinton starting Thursday, according to a recent notice. MassDOT will shift the exit from I-495 northbound to I-90 eastbound and westbound (Exit 58) approximately 1,000 feet north of its...
nbcboston.com
The Red Line will soon hit 50 mph between JFK and Braintree
More Red Line passengers can soon expect faster travel times, MBTA General Manager and Interim Transportation Secretary Phil Eng said Thursday as he also touted higher top speeds along a swath of the Orange Line. "I want to tell our Red Line riders that in the next few weeks, we...
country1025.com
Boston Officials Explore Congestion Pricing as Search for Transit Funding Intensifies
Anyone who has spent time crawling through traffic on I-93, Storrow Drive or the Mass Pike knows one thing: getting around Greater Boston is not getting any easier. Now, Boston officials are taking a closer look at a strategy that's already making headlines in New York City: congestion pricing. City...
umassmedia.com
MBTA provides first look at new Green Line trains
The MBTA’s new Green Line cars have arrived at a Newton facility for testing, allowing the public to take an official look. The new trains are scheduled to begin taking the place of the Green Line’s notorious trolley-style cars in 2027. These new trains are expected to be delivered and fully replace the current ones by 2031. 102 of the new Type 10 model trains have been purchased, totaling roughly $816 million.
theweektoday.com
newbedfordguide.com
Trail Gets a Fresh Spin: Fairhaven’s Phoenix Rail Trail Ribbon Cutting Puts Safety, Smooth Rides Front and Center
FAIRHAVEN — Local officials and residents gathered this morning for a ribbon cutting on the refreshed Phoenix Rail Trail, marking the completion of upgrades that promise a safer, smoother, and more comfortable experience for cyclists, runners, and walkers. Miles Grant of the Fairhaven Planning Board highlighted the improvements, which...
iBerkshires.com
MassDOT Considering Passenger Rail Connections from Boston to Albany
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Well over 100 people tuned into a hearing earlier this month to learn how the Massachusetts Department of Transportation is studying potential rail service between Boston and Albany, N.Y. The virtual meeting on Oct. 6 provided background on the Boston and Albany Corridor Service Development Plan...
Dianna Carney
Route 28 Closure & Detours to Continue During Orleans Wastewater Work
Route 28 will remain closed between the Finlay Road and Pond Road intersection and Monument Road during the week of October 19th as work continues on the Orleans, Massachusetts, wastewater improvement project. In an announcement from the Orleans Police Department, drivers are asked to follow marked detours and allow extra time for travel.