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Transportation

Published
September 1, 2022

Critical report mandates improved safety on Boston subway

For years the system has neglected safety and maintenance to focus on long-term capital projects, federal transportation officials say.
Published
August 24, 2022

Boston extends service cuts for subway, bus into the fall

Staffing shortages has caused the T to run at Saturday levels for most of the summer.
Published
August 23, 2022

New traffic pattern sparks confusion in Deering Center

New lane striping is intended to reduce speeding on Ludlow Street, but the unfamiliar pattern and limited public outreach about the 'advisory bike lanes' have befuddled residents and commuters.
Published
August 4, 2022

After delays, Portland bike-share program could get rolling this month

The first 50 bikes are expected to be available in downtown Portland on Aug. 15, the operator says.
Published
July 29, 2022

Why build new tollbooths if the Maine Turnpike plans a future without cash?

The Maine Turnpike Authority says going cashless will take time.

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Published
July 18, 2022

Inflation forces Maine DOT to cut back on projects

Transportation officials have rejected 7 bids for $28 million in road and bridge work so far this year because construction prices are outpacing state estimates.
Published
July 3, 2022

No fare: The taxi business sees the end of the road

There used to be hundreds of taxicabs in the region. Just one company and a few dozen drivers remain.
Published
June 21, 2022

Businesses say they’ll weather the closure of part of Portland’s Marginal Way for 4 weeks

The city has a traffic plan, and motorists will be able to access businesses from other streets.
Published
June 10, 2022

Maine Turnpike exit in Portland to close for 4 days next week

Exit 46, the one closest to the Portland International Jetport, will be closed Sunday night through Wednesday night for reconstruction.
Published
June 1, 2022

Memorial Day weekend traffic on Maine Turnpike falls short of expectations

Vehicle transactions over the 4 days from Friday through Monday were lower than last year and well below the record set in 2019.