'Driving Us Crazy'
A 2016 series on how congestion affects Greater Boston's commute. We often cover the MBTA, or biking in Boston, but for this series we're focusing on the impact of car commuting -- and how car commuting is changing.
Why Society Must Prepare For The Self-Driving Car Revolution
We talk to three experts about the promises and pitfalls of the transportation revolution underway throughout the nation.
How Would You Describe Your Emotional State When Stuck In Boston Traffic? Here's What You Said
From road rage to Zen mastery, Boston drivers have different takes on traffic jams.
A Ride On The MBTA With Transportation Secretary Pollack
We ride the Green Line from Government Center to Newton with the transportation secretary.
Autonomous Vehicles Could 'Change Everything,' But 'Growing Pains' Are Likely
The formula for a congestion-free future is intelligent intersections and smart, driverless vehicles. But there are also societal and ethical questions to consider.
New App Will Grade You On Your Driving
Once you active EverDrive on your smartphone, it monitors how well you're driving and once you reach your destination, it will give you a grade. The goal is to make...
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Sitting In Traffic? What You Should Know About Your Health
Sitting in the car when you're stuck in traffic is never fun. It's frustrating and boring. But how does your long commute affect your body?
Vision Zero Boston: The Plan To Eliminate Car Crash Fatalities
The philosophy behind the initiative, originally from Sweden, is that while people might fail, the road systems never should.
Weight Gain, Heart Disease, Back Pain: Longer Car Commutes May Harm Your Health
After she started a job with an hour-plus commute, a Boston-area woman gained 40 pounds and got back pain and high blood pressure. She's a textbook case of the growing...
Technology Is Changing How We Move — And Traffic Too
Apps like Waze and Uber and services like Bridj are changing how we get around. And they're changing traffic patterns.
As U.S. Population Grows, Federal Highway Head Says To Expect More Highway Traffic
And one of the main solutions to these traffic troubles, says Gregory Nadeau, is high tech.
What Effect Did The Big Dig Have On Seaport Traffic?
With convention and hospitality space set to double over the next two decades, what strategies should the city use to mitigate road congestion?
Without Traffic Solutions, People Will 'Turn Away' From Seaport District, Jim Rooney Says
Jim Rooney, CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, told us that he sees increasing diverse forms of public transit as key to tackling congestion around the Seaport District.
How Boston's Traffic Complicates Development
From the Seaport District to Dudley Square in Roxbury, traffic is both a blessing and a curse.
Why You Can't Catch The 'Green Wave' In Boston
Better traffic light programming has the potential to cut through gridlock, so why aren't we using it?
To Beat Traffic, Legislator Calls For Expanding Transportation Options
We hop into state Sen. Tom McGee's Ford Focus for a closer look at the gridlock facing North Shore commuters and to hear his thoughts on what can be done...
How Traffic Forms, And How Changing Driver Habits Could Help
Traffic comes from many sources -- not just too many cars on the road. But better driving and targeted reductions in the number of cars could yield major benefits.
Rosabeth Moss Kanter On Fixing Our Commutes
In a WBUR traffic poll, one in eight Greater Bostonians considered changing their job to improve their commute.
WBUR Poll: Boston-Area Residents Say Traffic Is Getting Worse, But MBTA May Be A Solution
"You would expect since most people in the area drive that you'd hear a lot about roads," said pollster Steve Koczela, "but the number one thing people said could be...
Why Greater Boston Keeps Getting Stuck In Traffic
Take a drive through Boston-area transportation history. Again and again lawmakers' solution to congestion has been construction.