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Gas, Corporate, TNC Taxes Anchor House Transportation Spending Bill
A 5-cent increase in the gas tax and higher corporate taxes will be the centerpiece of a major revenue bill that House Democratic leaders will ask legislators to vote on next week as part of a package that could raise over $600 million in new funding for transportation. -
New Massachusetts Distracted Driving Bill Takes Effect This Weekend
On Sunday, Massachusetts' first "hands-free" distracted driving law will go into effect. -
State Police Stepping Up Patrols As Distracted Driving Law Takes Effect
The State Police plan to deploy "dozens of additional patrols" to Massachusetts roadways starting Sunday. -
Small derailment fuels bigger fears around Grafton propane facility
A train run by the Grafton and Upton Railroad derailed in the town of Grafton, Mass. on Tuesday night while crossing through the town’s center. The… -
With Widespread MBTA Construction, Transportation Advocates Call For Dedicated Bus Lanes
Chris Dempsey says the system is at 'maximum constriction.' -
MBTA: 28-Day Delays Will Make Work More Efficient
The MBTA revealed maintenance plans will feature various closures along lines for almost a month each in order to speed up repair and maintenance processes. -
State To Award $4.2M In Grants In Effort To Improve Commutes
The Baker administration will award $4.2 million in brand-new grants to try to ease transportation woes. -
MBTA Accelerating Closures In Pursuit Of Improvements
It will all be worth it in the long run, officials are promising passengers. -
High Costs, Few New Riders In East-West Rail Study
A new Department of Transportation study projected an expansion would only draw several hundred new riders per day. -
Local News: Charlestown Laundromats, Logan Airport Monorail And Boston Recycling
Under the Radar's local contributors delve into the latest Greater Boston headlines you need to know.