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Sharing public space
Private advertising pillars send revenue to City Hall in exchange for occupying public right-of-way. Is it worth it? Throughout Boston objects jockey for space in the precious land between buildings....
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Mayor Menino on the mend
We were happy to see Mayor Menino heading home in time for Christmas. He has had what sounds like a very challenging past couple of months and it’s nice to know he’ll finally be able to spend time at...
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Artistic bicycle parking
Downtown Crossing’s newest public art/bike rack was installed last week. It’s a perfect example of how we can use art to enliven a public space and serve a functional purpose (see also: art you can...
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What’s behind Boston’s elaborate on-street parking regulations?
Parking regulations in Boston are under examination today in Eric Moskowitz’s piece in the Globe. He describes Back Bay shoppers receiving tickets for exceeding the two-hour time restriction after...
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Record saltfall blankets Boston metro in white
Photo credit: Wendy Chao, PhD @wendypedia Public works departments in Boston, Cambridge, and Brookline have coated area streets, sidewalks, and paths with a thick layer of salt in anticipation of an...
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Letter to New York City
New York’s Citi Bikes have begun rolling out around the city Dear New York: We here in Boston wanted to be the first to welcome you to the bikesharing club. It’s an exciting time for you, we know. We...
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When the City’s Boston Bikes program released its much-anticipated safety report last month, reports immediately focused on an unbelievable finding: cyclists running red lights were the most common...
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Boston Bike Lobby brings mayoral candidates to their knees
Boston’s Mayoral candidates talking transportation priorities Eight of the twelve candidates for Boston mayor gathered tonight at the Public Library for a forum on Transportation and Livable...
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The Grand mistake Boston should know to avoid
A father attempts to navigate a Baltimore sidewalk weeks before the Grand Prix in 2011. (Photo credit: @Pedlisle) Earlier this week, officials announced they had inked a deal to bring IndyCar racing to...
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