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Globe Report Implicates Mayor Michelle Wu In Street Safety, Transit Project Cancellations - Streetsblog Massachusetts

The mayor's about-face on street safety initiatives has already cost the City of Boston millions of dollars in lost federal funding.

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Boston City Council Seeks Oversight of Mayor's Transportation Agenda - Streetsblog Massachusetts

A hearing order from City Council President Liz Breadon warns that "continued delays to the advancement of these transportation projects could jeopardize an estimated $200 million in public investment."

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The Boston City Council puts pressure on Mayor Wu over reported transportation project delays

During a Boston City Council hearing Wednesday, several of Mayor Michelle Wu's allies expressed concern that delays on certain transportation projects could put up to $200 million in state and federal funding at risk.

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Wu defends 'consensus' approach to street projects following City Council pushback

After weeks of sharp criticism from city councilors and transit advocates over a slowdown in street infrastructure projects during her second term, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is defending her approach, saying she wants more community input and consensus.

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Lmao Michelle Wu has gone an urbanist Bluesky blocking spree after being criticized for flip flopping on her campaign promises to support transit and safe streets [contains quote post or other embedded content]

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Wu Administration Delays Columbus Ave. Transit Project; City Hall Planners Told to Cancel Meetings With MBTA - Streetsblog Massachusetts

A public records request reveals that Boston transportation planners were "directed to not participate in external meetings, including meetings with partner agencies, without express approval" from City Hall leadership.

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Another Federal Funding Fumble: Boston Loses $8.15 Million for Safety Project At Deadly Fenway Intersection - Streetsblog Massachusetts

A city official acknowledges that the area is "a high threat" to pedestrian safety, but after 6 years of design work, the city still doesn't have a shovel-ready plan.

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Unpublicized City Hall Polling Reveals Broad Support for Bike Projects, Blue Hill Ave. Bus Rapid Transit - Streetsblog Massachusetts

StreetsblogMASS has obtained internal City of Boston polling documents that show a strong majority of city residents support the proposed Blue Hill Avenue bus transitway project, and that a plurality of residents support bike lane projects, even when it comes at the expense of car lanes and on-street parking.

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Mayor Wu's Latest Budget Plan Eliminates Funding for Over a Dozen Street Safety Projects: See the List - Streetsblog Massachusetts

Mayor Wu's recently-published budget proposal appears to eliminate dozens of capital projects from the city's five-year capital plan, according to a comparison of this year's fiscal year 2027 proposal with the current fiscal year 2026 enacted budget.

Weekly Transcript Round-up for 04/23/26

RFIs & transcripts from 5 offices that had budget hearing this week; 6 takeaways from unusual transportation policy hearing; ICYMI: BPI in Vennochi column

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Local news from The Boston Bulletin.

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Mayor hits pause button on Columbus Ave busway Phase II

City hopeful to resume project