Author: Boston Weekly

Governor Healey unveils an $8 billion plan aimed at stabilizing MBTA finances, focusing on improving service reliability and addressing budget shortfalls to ensure long-term transit sustainability.

Governor Maura Healey has signed the $60.9 billion state budget for 2024, focusing on education, healthcare, and infrastructure improvements to boost Massachusetts’ economy and services.

Massachusetts is considering expanding affordable housing programs to address rising costs and demand. Lawmakers aim to increase funding and streamline development to support low-income residents statewide.

Governor Healey unveiled an $8 billion plan to boost local transit funding, aiming to improve infrastructure, expand service, and reduce congestion statewide. The initiative prioritizes sustainable and accessible transportation.

Logan Airport has unveiled ambitious expansion plans aimed at boosting capacity and modernizing facilities. The project includes new terminals, upgraded runways, and enhanced passenger services to meet rising demand.

The MBTA’s latest budget review reveals key financial challenges and opportunities. Analysts highlight funding gaps and upcoming projects, emphasizing the need for strategic planning to ensure long-term transit sustainability and service quality.

Public-private partnerships are accelerating transportation projects by combining government oversight with private sector efficiency, boosting infrastructure investments and speeding up delivery for communities nationwide.

The Green Line Extension Project is advancing steadily, with major construction milestones reached and new stations nearing completion. Officials report progress is on track for the planned 2024 opening, boosting regional transit options.

Debate intensifies over bike lanes’ impact on traffic flow, with advocates citing safety and reduced congestion, while critics argue they worsen car delays and block key routes. City officials weigh data amid public pressure.

Late Wednesday afternoon, authorities lifted the shelter-in-place order across the UMass Lowell campus after the suspected individual was determined to be no longer in the vicinity. Campus officials confirmed that no shots were fired, and no injuries were reported throughout the incident.  A video that circulated—captured by both a student and campus surveillance—showed a person carrying what appeared to be a long weapon behind Riverview Suites.  In a more surprising twist, new footage suggests the object may not have been a firearm at all—possibly a toy. Though authorities are continuing their investigation, this new development raises questions about the nature…