By Katherine Feuerman, Sophia Flissler, Thalia Lauzon, Jack Mingo, Amanda Schneider and Vishva Venkatesan
With spring fully in season, Boston University students headed outdoors this week to take advantage...
Ultimately, a city that prioritizes cars over people on mechanical wheels or on foot doesn’t allow pedestrians to enjoy the full extent of their city. Perhaps that’s a good thing in a time of a pandemic, but it just makes the morning commute all the more depressing.
Though the MBTA must address issues that disproportionately put certain residents and communities at a disadvantage, its plans to consolidate West Campus stations can at least improve BU transportation and bridge the ability gap.
Biking paths in Boston can be narrow, close to busy roads and devoid of protective barriers. To solve this issue, LivableStreets Alliance is striving to create 200 miles of shared-use “greenway” bike paths in the city by 2030.
BU introduced a transportation app called Terrier Transit, which will allow students to access transit schedules and find their nearest shuttle and public transportation options.
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced the city will focus on improving infrastructure in various areas including transportation, education, arts and housing.
