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No more magical thinking for us or the MBTA
By Alice K. Wolf
Published: February 6, 2012 at 02:03 PM
The era of magical thinking about essential public transportation must end, and we must pay for it.
Bike rentals may come with helmet dispensers, safety brochure
By Marc Levy
Published: January 24, 2012 at 10:34 PM
When 20 bike rental stations arrive in the spring, city councillors expect them to be accompanied by helmet dispensers designed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology students and a brochure with the rules of the road.
Q&A: From grocery store to Constellation Center, Travis McCready talks future of Kendall Square
By Marc Levy
Published: December 15, 2011 at 09:31 PM
The Kendall Square Association’s executive director is confident about the square, as well as about how many residents the square needs, how big a grocery store that calls for and that the Constellation Center will be great — whenever it arrives.
Central Square can take 1,000 new homes, commission says
By Marc Levy
Published: December 14, 2011 at 06:27 PM
Along with the rest of an exciting, arts-based vision for Central Square described Monday came a call for 1,000 units of housing to be built atop what are now parking lots or one- or two-story buildings.
Project will add 429 apartments at Alewife, developer says
By Marc Levy
Published: November 16, 2011 at 08:59 PM
For those who thought The Residences at Alewife were big at 227 apartments, here come The Residences at Fresh Pond — 429 apartments to be built about a half-mile away.
Legislators note MBTA steps to mitigate red line shutdowns
By admin
Published: November 10, 2011 at 11:59 AM
Replacement shuttle service will run more frequently than the normal red line schedule, MBTA officials say, and stations will remain open, allowing people to wait for the shuttle buses inside.
Change.org fights mysterious Greyhound bus fee
By Marc Levy
Published: November 7, 2011 at 10:00 AM
The crazy (or crazy-offensive) Greyhound bus “gift ticket fee” Cambridge Day wrote about back in July 2010 has spawned a movement.
MBTA says it’s increasing publicity for red line shutdowns
By Marc Levy
Published: October 26, 2011 at 01:34 PM
If you feel taken by surprise by the news of five months of weekend shutdowns for the T stops at Porter, Davis and Alewife, you’re not alone.
Jehlen embraces Cambridge representation
By admin
Published: October 24, 2011 at 02:54 PM
Noting overlaps with Somerville in environment and transportation, state Sen. Patricia D. Jehlen says she’s happy to be representing a third of Cambridge after a redistricting.
Council challenger: vanBeuzekom targets schools, power, rail in run
By Alex Solomon
Published: October 15, 2011 at 02:24 PM
City Council candidate Minka vanBeuzekom knows a lot about sustainable energy, among other things. She’s plans to expend plenty of it as a councillor addressing the Innovation Agenda, city utilities and the proposed Grand Junction commuter rail.