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Transportation Observations from San Francisco

A recent trip to San Francisco offers some ideas for making Boston even easier and more pleasant to get around.

Lessons from Nemo

Nemo taught us some good and bad lessons about how we deal with snow and how we use our streets.

Where did you park during super-storm Nemo?

Fill out this short survey to let us know where you parked during the recent blizzard!

Guest Post: City Hosts Meeting to Resolve Beacon St. Dust Up

Latest Beacon Street Reconstruction Project public meeting results in more design refinements and extensive public engagement.

Guest Post: Cycletracks and Making Parking Work

Somerville resident and Parking Consultant Mark Chase shares his thoughts on the proposal to remove some parking on Beacon Street to make room for cycle tracks.

Creating a Better Beacon Street

The upcoming reconstruction of Beacon Street in Somerville has a lot of people talking. There are many challenges and no shortage of opinions. But is there a design that will make everyone happy?

Informing and Engaging Using Technology

Public agencies are increasingly using technology to inform and engage the public, but are they doing enough?

Thoughts on the Davis Square Streetscape Improvements Project

The City is considering a variety of improvements to the Davis Square Streetscape. But will they get it right?

Public Participation: The Good and the Bad

Public participation in transportation projects can result in disagreements and delays. But when government and citizens work together constructively, controversy can usually be avoided.

Why We Jaywalk (and What We Can Do About It)

Bostonians are known for their flagrant jaywalking, but it doesn't have to be this way.

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