An MBTA check-in, the best spring hikes, and a growing black bear population

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May 13, 2022

This is the rundown for Radio Boston, for May 13. Tiziana Dearing is our host.

We'll break down and review the story of the week. This week it's transportation. It's been a rough go for the T since the tragic Red Line accident last month, news that the Federal Transit Administration is investigating safety concerns at the T, and even some serious financial trouble.
It seems like a great time to get outdoors, and what better way to bask in the beautiful weather ahead of us than to get out in nature and go for a hike? We talk with two outdoors and hiking enthusiasts to hear about the best places to get our walk on this weekend.
Massachusetts is the third most densely populated state for black bears with more than 5,000 of them, and their numbers are steadily growing and expanding to the west.
Sometimes, we're so focused on getting through the week that you don't make any plans for the weekend. We have you covered with a preview of interesting things to get up to around the state.

This program aired on May 13, 2022.