Transportation
The T opened up the world to me. Now it's stuck
Miles Howard asks, what is the price of delayed trains and buses for service workers who can be fired from their jobs for being late to work? Or for students...
The MBTA's New Board Should Include The People Who Know It Best — Riders And Workers
State legislators have a chance to lay the groundwork for a more equitable, democratic and well-functioning public transit system by reimagining the MBTA's board, write Dwaign Tyndal and Jim Evers.
Why Issuing Driver's Licenses To Undocumented Immigrants Makes Everyone Safer
The Work and Family Mobility Act is not about where you stand on immigration, writes Mayor Marty Walsh. It’s a public safety bill.
I Know It’s Cold. But Please Don’t Abandon The MBTA This Winter
Ditching the T when the weather gets bad might temporarily alleviate some of your stress, writes Miles Howard, but it will feed Boston’s mounting transit crisis.
Gov. Baker's Telecommuting Push Is Regressive
As a remote worker myself, writes Miles Howard, it’s tough to overstate how regressive Charlie Baker’s approach looks.
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Boston Should Make It More Expensive To Drive
It's time for Boston to consider congestion pricing, writes Nicolas V. Serna. Moving 5% of rush hour drivers off the road can increase traffic speeds by 20% or more.
Boston Has The Worst Traffic In The Nation. Raising MBTA Fares Won't Help
The Baker administration has shown the occasional willingness to embrace big ideas, writes Tony Dutzik, but when it comes to our transportation future, it comes up short.
3 Reasons Why We Should Build The North-South Rail Link
The North-South Rail Link will unite a divided Boston, writes Dan McNichol. It's clear, tunnels are our future -- again.
The 'Millionaire's Tax' Is Dead. Here's Another Way To Pay For Transportation
In many states, regional ballot initiatives raise money for transportation projects, writes Frederick Hewett.
A Flying Car In Every Garage?
Why does this ambitious and complex dream endure? asks Tom LeCompte.
All On This Track Together: Riding The Vivid Underground
Supporting public transportation strengthens our community and makes us better people, writes H. Louise Messinger.
The Man Who Tried To Abolish Tolls Looks Back And Grimaces
Death threats and union battles: Doug Barth couldn't get rid of the Mass. Pike tolls, which have now outlived the tollbooths.
Private Funds Vs. Public Dollars: Who Pays, Who Profits From Rebuilding America's Infrastructure
Although there is a role for the private sector in financing some infrastructure projects, writes Frederick Hewett, profit-driven management may be at odds with the public interest.
Having An Unpleasant Flight? It's Probably Your Fault
As air travel becomes increasingly uncomfortable, a new ad campaign asks passengers to be more civil.
The Ethical And Environmental Implications Of A Driverless Future
Before ejecting drivers from our vehicles, Philip Warburg writes, we should pause and take a serious look at what would be gained and lost if we do.
People-Filled Pods Propelled Through A Tube? Hype, Hope And The Hyperloop
What if you could bypass flying and rail and instead use a ground-based form of transit that’s not only faster and cleaner, but cheaper?
What TSA Screenings Mean For Sexual Assault Survivors
I felt helpless and vulnerable, my heart broken for the survivors who endured the same discomfort in silence.
Why Air Travel Is Claustrophobic, Dehumanizing And Unlikely To Change
Just how uncomfortable does flying have to get before something changes?
The Closing Of America’s Open Road
The “connected car” age brings efficiency -- and the end of a long cultural romance.
In Theory, Everyone Wants To Slow Climate Change. In Practice? Not So Much
Lofty words about being green ultimately run up against blunt economic realities.