'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.
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...
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...
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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.
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.
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.
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.