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People getting off the T at BU Central station. At its advisory meeting on Thursday, the Riders’ Transportation Access Group announced its plans to increase boarding and payment efficiency on buses and trolleys, as well as plans to connect Boston’s biking and disabled communities through research into biking accidents and in-person panels. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

RTAG announces plans for $25,000 grant, discusses ‘all-door boarding’ accessibility initiative

Liam Dunne September 29, 2024
The Riders’ Transportation Access Group announced plans to connect Boston’s biking and disabled communities, as well as plans for increased boarding and paying efficiency on buses and trolleys, at its advisory meeting on Thursday.
rev. mariana white-hammond speaks at a dorchester event march 2019

Local activist, community leader appointed Boston’s chief of environment

Greye Dunn April 26, 2021
Responsibilities include protecting Boston's climate, water, air, land and architectural resources.
circle of people playing drums

Drum circles bring rhythm, community to Boston residents

Daniel Kool April 8, 2021
Alan Tauber, director of Arlington-based DrumConnection, led a group of three.
braille across america virtual challenge logo

National Braille Press begins Braille Across America exercise challenge

Sam Trottenberg March 15, 2021
Participants must run or walk at least 26.2 miles, or bike at least 52.4 miles, between March 17 and April 19.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Canceled: 2 Fast 2 Furious

Bini Ollivier-Yamin March 15, 2021
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.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: MBTA consolidations pose disruptions, but are a first step in improving the city’s public transport

Editors February 16, 2021
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.
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced Oct. 6 that Hubway will expand to other locations in Brighton, Dorchester, Roxbury and Charlestown. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Hubway stations to temporarily close, bikers change travel plans for winter

Ellen Cranley December 10, 2015

Despite bike-share company Hubway’s plans to expand this winter, the four Hubway stations on the Boston University Charles River Campus and one to be installed on the BU Medical Campus will not operate...

MassDot Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack announced Wednesday that the Complete Streets Funding Program will provide $12.5 million to support alternatives to driving like walking and biking. PHOTO BY JOHNNY LIU/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MassDOT initiatives to improve safer biking, walking options

Katie DiClemente November 9, 2015

In order to provide safer biking and walking options for residents, Massachusetts Department of Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack announced two initiatives Wednesday as part of the Complete...

Uncertainty of transportation funding looms as new mayor takes office

Daily Free Press Admin December 11, 2013

Boston has been ranked among the country’s most bike-friendly and energy-efficient cities with one of its most trafficked public transportation systems in 2013, but how those trends will continue is...

Fewer Bostonians drive to commute, report suggests

Daily Free Press Admin December 9, 2013

From 2007 to 2011, 99 percent of urbanized areas in the United States, including Boston, showed commuters are transitioning from personal cars to alternative modes of transportation, according to a report...

Students enjoy BMX, trials biking Red Bull showcase on Marsh Plaza

Daily Free Press Admin September 4, 2013

Boston University students gathered Tuesday afternoon on Marsh Plaza to watch professional biker Thomas Oehler showcase a variety of tricks as part of an ongoing college tour sponsored by Red Bull. BU...

Officials, advocates seek increased bike safety

Daily Free Press Admin December 12, 2012

In response to a series of biking accidents that have taken place in 2012, city officials and local advocates seek to improve bike safety and education as Boston’s biking culture grows with initiatives...

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