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EDITORIAL: Amtrak expansions provide new opportunity to boost economy, eco-friendly travel

Editors April 4, 2021
Amtrak’s plan and new funds from Biden will benefit the entire country, especially college students.
Amtrak Acela Express train, led by locomotive #2035, at New Haven Union Station in New Haven, Conn. Amtrak will replace its older Acela trains with newer trains in the Northeast Corridor. COURTESY OF ADAM E. MOREIRA VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

New, upgraded trains coming to Northeast Corridor

Rin Velasco September 30, 2020
The Corridor offers stops from Boston to Washington D.C. and sees more than 260 million trips per year for passengers, according to Amtrak.
A construction worker walks along a steel girder put in place for the construction of the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge. The Bridge will undergo the second phase of its renovation this summer. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DFP FILE PHOTO

Dates of summer Commonwealth Avenue bridge construction announced

Armand Manoukian April 25, 2018
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced Monday that it will continue construction on the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge for 15 and a half days starting in July.
Chief Marketing Officer Andy Donkin speaks at the Questrom School of Business auditorium Tuesday evening about his work in marketing. PHOTO BY VIGUNTHAAN THARAMAJAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Under Armour CMO gives talk at Questrom

JenRacoosin October 18, 2017

Under Armour Chief Marketing Officer and Boston University alumnus Andy Donkin discussed brand-building and innovation in the global economy before a crowd of about 200 people on Tuesday evening in...

BERMAN: United Airlines isn’t fully to blame

BERMAN: United Airlines isn’t fully to blame

Max Berman April 13, 2017

Well, it has definitely been a fun week to be an airline customer. Last weekend, Delta Air Lines became the center of ire for so many Americans thanks to inclement weather. You could even say there is...

MassDOT announces plans to replace the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge from July 26 to Aug. 14. PHOTO BY HALEY ABRAM/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Commonwealth Avenue Bridge to be replaced this summer

Natalie Carroll April 13, 2017

By Natalie Carroll and Sarah Wu The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will replace the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge this summer, significantly impacting traffic in the Boston University area,...

A new billboard outside of Fenway Park displays advertisements, train and bus times and other information for commuters. PHOTO BY SHANE FU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Billboard in Fenway displays real-time MBTA information

Imani Roberson December 8, 2016

A billboard across from Fenway Park on Lansdowne Street now displays real-time public transportation schedules and bicycle sharing availability, according to Ryan Croft, the COO and co-founder of TransitScreen,...

Kenneth Freeman, dean of the Boston University Questrom School of Business, leads a discussion with
Amtrak’s Barry Melnkovic and Joseph Boardman during an installation of the Dean’s Speaker Series in the Questrom Auditorium Thursday. PHOTO BY LAUREN PETERSON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Amtrak executives address students on transition, successful business

Breanne Kovatch October 27, 2016

Questrom School of Business Dean Kenneth Freeman continued his Dean’s Speaker Series Thursday night with Amtrak. More than 70 professionals and Boston University students came to hear the conversation...

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced Monday that it will look into fining Amtrak for future delays after the company’s signal system caused 40 commuter train delays and cancellations on Sunday. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MassDOT to fine Amtrak for disrupted service

Paige Smith April 21, 2016

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced that it would implement a system of fines for Amtrak when service on shared rails is disrupted, therefore impacting residents’ commutes, according...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker filed “An Act Financing Improvements to Municipal Roads and Bridges” Friday with the aim to increase Chapter 90 transportation funding across the commonwealth. PHOTO BY MADI GOLDMAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Baker-Polito administration file for increased transportation funding

Archana Beeram February 18, 2016

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito filed an act Friday that aims to improve the commonwealth’s transportation infrastructure and authorizes funding for a small bridge program...

Advertising targets college demographic using social media to build relationships

Advertising targets college demographic using social media to build relationships

Meagan Dawson September 29, 2014

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South Station renovation will add shopping, more restaurants

Daily Free Press Admin October 23, 2013

Looking to honor South Station’s historic architecture, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced Friday they are exploring new design concepts to expand the station, including better...

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