Self Driving Cars and the Future of the T
In a comment on one of the many transportation-related posts that have circulated Village 14 this week, Councilor Jim Cote suggested that we post the article from the Boston Globe Magazine which takes the stance that self-driving cars will make the T obsolete. Titled...Overnight parking ban suspended for holiday weekend
Here’s something to be thankful for… The ban on overnight parking has been lifted from today through Sunday, resuming Monday, according to a citywide phone call from Mayor Warren’s office. Does anybody remember if this is regular procedure? ...
Which Issues are Most Important to You
It’s great this election has prompted more civic involvement – It would be even greater if it translates into more residents staying involved long afterward – but first, be sure to get out and VOTE! On November 7, 2017. Newton is a lovely city with a...
Wanted: parking for 40 school buses on city property
Hot potato! Which ward(s) may end up hosting about 40 school buses, at least during the day on school days, and according to this flier, even during summers? This came up at last week’s Lincoln-Eliot PTO meeting, and was posted on the Newton Corner googlegroup. And...Watertown suspends winter parking ban for the holidays, should Newton?
With the holidays fast approaching, the Watertown Police Department is easing parking restrictions to accommodate visiting family members and friends.
…officers will temporarily stop enforcing the all-night parking ban – barring any snowfall that would require plowing or sanding.
Is it time to ban Newton’s winter parking ban?
The city council’s public safety committee will meet Wednesday night to discuss possibly changing or eliminating Newton’s winter overnight parking ban. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the room 205 at City Hall. Background about this issue here....
The Road Less Traveled: A Road Map to Reduce Traffic In Newton
The League of Women Voters Newton is sponsoring a discussion on transportation problems facing Newton. Come learn about problems facing us and potential solutions from excellent speakers, including Newton’s new Transportation Director, Nicole Freedman. Thursday,...
Mayor unveils plans to step up street repairs; add bike sharing and shuttle buses
Newton Mayor Setti Warren and his staff unveiled plans before the City Council on Monday to nearly triple city spending to repair Newton’s roads as well as the highlights of his transportation strategy. The TAB’s story about road work can be found here and...
Back to School construction at South
Just in time for the start of school, construction is set to begin on solar carports at Newton South High School. According to a letter from Principal Joel Stembridge, it seems there will be a significant loss of parking until at least November, and parking spaces...
Is this the model parking lot for Newton?
Before the roll-out of the new Newton parking application, this lot — the Cypress Street lot in Newton Centre, a vision of meter-less loveliness — was on top of many folks list as the worst lots in the city. Few people like having to walk out of the way to...Learning from Chestnut Hill Square
Thankfully, there has been growing awareness in Newton of the need for good pedestrian accommodations in new development projects. With development like the Newton Nexus (on Needham Street at the former TripAdvisor site) coming on line, it would be useful to...