Tag: transportation policy
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Massachusetts’ $2.1B Sagamore Bridge Replacement Highlights the Cost of Critical Infrastructure
Massachusetts is progressing with the $2.1 billion Sagamore Bridge replacement, aimed at improving safety and economic reliability. However, the project affects Bourne’s Round Hill neighborhood significantly, as eminent domain proceedings will displace families. While necessary for regional resilience, this project raises concerns about the balance between public benefit and individual loss.
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Congestion Pricing Was Sold as Reform. For Many New Yorkers, It’s Just Another Cash Grab.
New York’s congestion pricing, initiated in January 2025, was intended to reduce traffic and improve transportation funding. However, it has led to significant financial burdens for working families and small businesses without meaningful traffic relief. Critics label the program a “cash grab,” questioning its effectiveness and calling for better accountability from the MTA.
New York Bay News 