MassDOT to Host Free Bikeshare Education Programs for Older Adults in September

by James Fuccione | Aug 5, 2026 | News and Updates

In the latest round of AARP Community Challenge Grants, MassDOT was awarded funding to provide education and training to connect older adults to bikeshare opportunities across the state. The program is called “Golden Gears,” and staff from MassDOT will...

Register a Community Event for Good Neighbor Day from Sept. 25-29

by James Fuccione | Aug 4, 2026 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Coalition to Build Community and End Loneliness invites you to participate in the second annual Massachusetts Good Neighbor Day, a statewide celebration dedicated to strengthening connections, encouraging kindness, and fostering a deeper sense of...

Smart Growth America Report: Complete Streets, Stronger Economies

by James Fuccione | Jul 29, 2026 | Data and Reports

Smart Growth America has documented the safety benefits of Complete Streets for more than two decades, but their economic potential is often overlooked. Their new report, “Complete Streets, Stronger Economies,” provides the first national analysis of these...

Governor Healey Announces New MBTA Affordability Initiatives, Including ‘Car-Free Seniors’ Pilot Program

by James Fuccione | Jul 29, 2026 | News and Updates

Governor Healey recently announced a series of new MBTA pilot programs designed to make public transportation more affordable, flexible and easier to use. Beginning this fall, the MBTA will launch three new pilot programs while also extending two popular Commuter Rail...

Last Call for Project Submissions for the Boston University MetroBridge Program

by James Fuccione | Jul 22, 2026 | News and Updates

MetroBridge, the experiential learning program at Boston University’s Initiative on Cities, has issued a “last call” for project partners for the fall 2026 semester. These projects have included age- and dementia friendly initiatives like improving...