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Martha's Vineyard Times
SSA standby line still nixed
After public outcry from Falmouth, the Steamship Authority (SSA) board opted to not reinstate a general standby line. The board unanimously voted on Tuesday to keep using only the Blue Line, a standby line meant only for Islanders, a change that was implemented last year over concerns about congestion from construction in Woods Hole and Vineyard Haven, including the new mainland terminal.
barnstableenews.com
Paving Scheduled for a Portion of Mary Dunn Road
Beginning Monday, October 26, a contractor working for the Town of Barnstable, C. Naughton, Corp., is scheduled to complete final paving as part of the Mary Dunn Road Water Main Replacement Project. Work will take place from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, weather permitting, and is expected to take three weeks to complete.
Dianna Carney
One Lane Off-Cape: What Drivers Need to Know About Upcoming Bourne Bridge Work
Drivers heading off Cape Cod on the Bourne Bridge will be limited to one northbound lane Tuesday, October 20th, from 9 AM to 2 PM while crews perform inspection and maintenance work, according to an announcement from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
unearththevoyage.com
Climb Aboard This Carver, Massachusetts Train That Rolls Through Glowing Cranberry Bogs All Holiday Season
Some holiday traditions in Massachusetts hide in plain sight, tucked behind quiet roads and cranberry country that most drivers pass without a second look. This one starts with a train whistle and ends with families planning next year before they even reach the parking lot. Generations of locals have ridden...
nbcboston.com
Traffic delays on I-495 after cement truck rolls over in Mansfield
A cement truck rolled over on Interstate 495 in Mansfield, Massachusetts, impacting traffic for hours during the morning commute Thursday. State police say troopers responded to the rollover crash around 5:10 a.m. on I-495 south near Exit 31, and found the commercial vehicle on its side. The Massachusetts Department of...
Axios Boston
Green Line trains shutting down on Halloween weekend
The MBTA plans to shut down several Green Line branches next Saturday and Sunday to work on signal upgrades underground. Why it matters: Public transit could become a nightmare for Boston-area college students and anyone else celebrating "Halloweekend." Driving the boos: The Green Line won't be running trains from North Station and several points on the other side of the city: Babcock St. (B), Kenmore (C and D) and Heath Street (E). The closures run through the heart of several college campuses: Berklee College of Music, Boston University, Boston College, Emmanuel College, MassArt, Simmons University and Wentworth Institute of Technology. Be smart: The T recommends using buses and Orange Line trains between those stops and Copley Square in the Back Bay. Expect the changes to add another 25 minutes to your commute. Pro tip: The T will provide shuttle buses ( find your stop here ), and the 39 (E) and 57 (B) buses will be fare-free. The Commuter Rail's Framingham/Worcester Line is free between Lansdowne and South Station. What's next: The Green Line will resume service the next week, but shut down again Nov. 7 - Nov. 15 to finish the upgrades.
Jamaica Plain Gazette
City looks for input on White Stadium parking restrictions
Several Jamaica Plain neighborhood associations will be taking up a discussion of proposed parking restrictions on neighborhood streets on Boston Legacy game days at White Stadium. The city of Boston and the Boston Legacy are partnering to renovate White Stadium as the future home of the women’s professional soccer team,...
Cape Cod Times
Steamship Authority eyes higher fares as fuel costs surge
Rising global fuel prices are affecting the Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority , prompting staff to recommend ferry service rate increases to generate an additional $9.2 million in its 2027 operating budget. Authority Treasurer-Comptroller Mark Rozum described proposals at an Authority governing board meeting Tuesday, Oct. 20, that would increase fares for all passengers and vehicles, as well as parking fees, to reach the needed revenue. Management is forecasting that passenger and freight traffic and parking use will be similar to levels for September 2025 through August 2026. It is proposing allocating next year’s rate increase of about $5.6 million to the Martha’s Vineyard rates and $3.6 million to the Nantucket route. That split places about 57.7% of the increase on the Martha’s Vineyard routes and about 42.3% for Nantucket, almost equal to the cost of service, the Steamship Authority said. The Authority’s fuel expense is expected to be approximately $16.4 million in 2027, or a 43% increase, compared to the 2026 budget, Rozum said. The Authority’s fuel hedging program safeguarded the ratepayers from $4.1 million in price spikes this year. However, the cost of these hedges has increased for 2027 due to the market volatility, he
myfmtoday.com
I-495/Mass Pike Interchange Traffic Shift
HOPKINTON – There’s a new wrinkle coming to the I-495/Mass Pike interchange rebuild. Starting tonight, the ramp from I-495 northbound to I-90 will be shifted about 1,000 feet north of its current location. It will remain there through December, when I-495 traffic is scheduled to be shifted out of the median.
nbcboston.com
Imagining the future of the MBTA
There's a bold new idea to extend train services in several communities around Boston. The goal is to connect high-population areas to major economic and medical hubs. The advocacy group TransitMatters is asking the MBTA to study new routes for Chelsea, Everett and Lynn, and add new connections to Kendall Square and Longwood. They say this would be designed to improve service by making it faster and more frequent.
Dianna Carney
Construction to Begin on Old Wharf Road in Dennis Port
The Dennis Police Department of Dennis, Massachusetts, has announced that construction is scheduled to begin October 19th on Old Wharf Road in Dennis Port, between Glendon Road and Sea Street. The project will include drainage work and reconstruction of the road and sidewalks, and is expected to last three to four weeks.
hoodline.com
Boston Eyes NYC-Style Congestion Pricing as MBTA Faces Growing Budget Gap
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu told the MBTA Advisory Board on Tuesday that her administration has reached out to New York City officials to learn how congestion pricing has worked there, as the city weighs the controversial traffic-and-transit funding tool for its own streets. The policy, which charges drivers tolls to bring their cars into a downtown core during busy times, has never been implemented in Boston.
Dianna Carney
Fall River Drivers: Columbia Street Is Back to Two-Way Traffic
Columbia Street has officially returned to two-way traffic, according to an announcement from the Fall River Government of Fall River, Massachusetts. The city said the change took effect Tuesday morning, October 20th.
Streetsblog Capitol Hill
This Sunday: ‘Ride For Your Life’ Event Brings Safety Demands to Beacon Hill
This Sunday, the Massachusetts chapter of Families for Safe Streets and various other transportation advocacy groups are bringing hundreds of people to Beacon Hill for Boston’s fourth “Ride for Your Life” event. The day will feature a slow-paced, 6-mile bike ride, a one-mile walk, and a rally...
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.