by James Fuccione | Jun 17, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
In 2025, one in every five traffic deaths in Massachusetts involved a person walking. Of the 354 total traffic fatalities reported statewide, at least 76 were pedestrians, accounting for more than 21 percent of all deaths. These findings come from Fatal Pedestrian...
by James Fuccione | Jun 10, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
The annual Dangerous by Design report from Smart Growth America breaks down data from federal and the 101 largest metro areas on pedestrian safety. Along with providing updated rankings of the deadliest places for people walking, this year’s analysis shows that most...
by James Fuccione | Jun 9, 2026 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is proposing minor changes to several routes as part of the initial Bus Network Redesign (BNR) plan in order to improve accessibility, equity, and to meet community needs. Recently, the agency is announced the...
by James Fuccione | May 6, 2026 | News and Updates
Governor Maura Healey filed legislation to strengthen public safety and regulate micromobility devices, like e-bikes, scooters and mopeds. An Act to enhance the safe use of micromobility devices, otherwise known as the “Ride Safe Act,” builds on recommendations from a...
by James Fuccione | Apr 29, 2026 | News and Updates
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced a total of over $15.6 million through MassDOT’s FY26 Community Transit Grant Program (CTGP) for municipalities, Councils on Aging, Regional Transit Authorities, and nonprofit organizations towards fully accessible vans and...
