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The Daily Free Press

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A speed limit sign at Packard’s Corner. Statewide roadway fatalities have increased due to speeding, despite less-populated roads. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Rate of roadway fatalities in Massachusetts doubled in April, despite fewer drivers

Allison Pirog May 6, 2020
Traffic fatalities in Massachusetts have grown comparatively more frequent even as fewer vehicles and pedestrians are on the road. Transportation experts examine why this is the case.
Traffic lights on Commonwealth Ave. The Mass. State Senate voted to approve the installation of cameras to photograph drivers who run red lights Thursday. BAILEY SHEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Red light cameras nearing vote in Massachusetts Senate

Matthew Sensabaugh February 28, 2020
The State House took up an automated enforcement bill Thursday to install cameras at red lights to photograph the license plates of cars breaking traffic laws. A vote was initially expected on the same day, but the Senate decided to delay the decision.
Gov. Charlie Baker proposed raising the flat fee for Uber and Lyft rides to $1 Wednesday, with plans to use the revenue for transit improvements. JASMINE LI/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

How Baker’s $1 charge on Uber and Lyft rides might affect your commute

Angela Yang February 19, 2020
A proposal to hike up ride-hail fees in Massachusetts is gaining traction. The Daily Free Press takes a look at how this might affect frequent commuters such as college students, and whether it could do anything to alleviate Greater Boston's traffic crisis.
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