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Senator Bernie Sanders Endorses Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley for Re-Election to House of Representatives
Boston, August 16 – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley announced she has received the endorsement of U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders in her campaign for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives.
“Senator Sanders is a fighter for the people and I gladly receive his endorsement,” said Representative Pressley. “The Senator has been a champion for workers and their families. He has advocated for meaningful change on issues that matter to people around the country. I’m proud of the work we’ve done together and I look forward to our continued partnership in Congress.”
"Ayanna Pressley's time in Congress has been defined by her commitment to the working people and families of the district she represents," said Senator Sanders. "She has advocated and legislated for policies that put people first in the fights against climate change, economic injustice, healthcare inequity, student loan debt, and more. Her bold, progressive leadership in the House remains invaluable, and I look forward to continuing to work together in the months and years ahead on behalf of workers and families in Massachusetts, Vermont, and across the country."
Congresswoman Pressley made history in 2018 when she became the first woman of color elected to represent Massachusetts in the U.S. Congress, representing constituents in Boston, Somerville, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Randolph, and Milton. During her time in office, Congresswoman Pressley has introduced landmark legislation to combat the crisis of childhood trauma, codify the right to abortion and comprehensive reproductive care, abolish the federal death penalty, fix our broken clemency system, cancel student debt, and more. She serves on the House Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on Government Oversight and Reform, and she has led on issues ranging from expanding transit justice and ensuring an equitable public health response to COVID-19 to ending discriminatory credit practices and keeping families safely housed.
So far in her campaign, Congresswoman Pressley has also earned the endorsement of U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, along with the SEIU Massachusetts State Council, Massachusetts AFL-CIO, Working Families Party, Democracy for America, Sunrise, Higher Heights, the League of Conservation Voters, Sierra Club, National Women’s Political Caucus, National Organization for Women (NOW), Progressive Turnout Project, Giffords PAC, Common Defense, and others.
To learn more about Congresswoman Pressley’s leadership, please
visit https://ayannapressley.com/.
波士頓市長吳弭 (Michelle Wu) 宣佈,市內所有土地發展計畫,將需揭露多元、公平 及包容計畫 (DEI Disclosure) 。 (周菊子攝) |
波士頓市長吳弭 (中)在他的市長辦公室內舉行記者會。 (周菊子攝) |
在波士頓市長吳弭的安排下,波士頓市議員Erin
Murphy, Tania Fernandes Anderson,以及有色建商聯盟(Builders
of Color Coalition )主任Colleen Fonseca,也都出席了發佈會,眾口一聲稱讚這新作法。
波士頓市新任計畫長Arthur Jemison。 (周菊子攝) |
Arthur Jemison指出,這作法旨在把經濟繁榮機會也帶給那些一直以來被遺忘的人們。
Devin Quirk表示,BPDA相信波士頓市是全美第一個要求私人土地發展商在提交土地發展計畫時,同時提供「多元化,公平及包容」資訊的城市。BPDA將藉此收集數據,以了解房地產市場差距,並假以時日的增加少數族裔及婦女所經營企業參與度,評估能夠帶動更大影響的策略。
波士頓房屋長Sheila Dillon 指出BPDA在設計新政策時,和她保持密切溝通。 (周菊子攝) |
波士頓市府指出,在公有土地優先用於公益的原則下,波士頓計畫發展局從2018年來要求土地發展商在包括公司擁有者在內的各方面,照顧到多元化及公平、包容原則。包括華埠R1地段在內的BPDA18個招標,11
個已發包項目,都遵循了這原則。BPDA發展及轉型副首長的Devin Quirk 直言波士頓的DEI新政策,應是全美第一個。 (周菊子攝)
波士頓市長吳弭在2019年,她還是波士頓市不分區市議員,擔任計畫、發展及交通委員會主席時,曾提出過一份76頁,標榜「修理波士頓的破碎發展流程」,並以「為什麼及如何廢除波士頓計畫發展局」為副標題的報告。
波士頓前鋒報在11日的BPDA新政策發佈會後,以「波士頓計畫發展局會撐過吳 (弭)的第一個任期嗎」為題,發表了一篇文章,質疑BPDA的未來命運。
波士頓市長吳弭特地介紹新任BPDA城市設計副首長Diana Fernandez (左)。 (周菊子攝) |
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MBTA Releases Diversion Plan Ahead of Orange Line Closure Beginning August 19
T to complete five years of construction in 30 days.
Media availability with MassDOT, MBTA, and others transit partners to take place Monday, August 15, at the State Transportation Building.
BOSTON – The MBTA today released the Rider’s Guide to Planning Ahead as the T prepares for a 30-day full closure of the Orange Line from Oak Grove to Forest Hills stations beginning at 9 PM on Friday, August 19, and the 28-day closure of the Green Line from Union Square to Government Center stations beginning Monday, August 22.
The Rider’s Guide is a tool to provide riders with alternative travel options and information to inform travel decisions, including how the MBTA is ensuring accessibility during the shutdown, during this project.
The Orange Line closure will be used to address a maintenance backlog and planned construction investments, all of which are focused on safety improvements and returning the system to a state of good repair. Thirty days of 24-hour access will replace more than five years of Orange Line delays and weekend diversions.
The closure of the Green Line’s Union Square Branch will allow the T to perform final-phase construction work necessary to open the Medford Branch, which is now anticipated to open in late November 2022.
Beginning today, the T will post detailed diversion information throughout each of the 20 Orange Line stations that depict alternative travel options for riders that need to traverse the transit system during the closure.
Transportation officials will hold a media availability on Monday, August 15, at the State Transportation Building located at 10 Park Plaza in Boston to discuss these travel options and answer questions. More details to follow.
Details on Alternative Service Options:
The MBTA encourages Orange Line riders to plan ahead and consider Commuter Rail service as an alternative to the Orange Line. Commuter Rail trains will make additional stops at Forest Hills, Ruggles, Back Bay, North Station, Malden Center, and Oak Grove stations to accommodate Orange Line passengers impacted by the bus diversion. Riders can simply show their CharlieCard or CharlieTicket to conductors to ride the Commuter Rail in Zones 1A, 1, and 2 on all Commuter Rail lines at no charge. The Hyde Park – Forest Hills – Ruggles – Back Bay – South Station and Oak Grove – Malden Center – North Station Commuter Rail schedules are both available on mbta.com.
During the Orange Line closure, the T will offer free shuttle buses between Oak Grove and Haymarket/Government Center and between Forest Hills and Back Bay/Copley.
During the Green Line shutdown, riders traveling between Government Center and Union Square will board free and accessible shuttle buses, which will make stops at Lechmere station and the Lechmere station bus loop.
While all shuttle buses are fully ADA-accessible, accessible vans will also be available for any rider who prefers van service upon request. MBTA personnel will also be available at every station to assist riders in requesting this accessible van service. Due to the free shuttle bus service, RIDE trips that begin and end within ¾ mile of the Orange Line will be free for RIDE users during the 30-day shutdown.
Riders can use other existing MBTA bus and subway services to complete their trips, like the Route 39 bus, Silver Lines 4 and 5, the Green Line, and others. Riders are also encouraged to check out the MBTA’s Trip Planner.
The MBTA encourages those who can work from home to do so and for the public that needs to travel, to consider alternative travel options. The Orange Line closure will have regional impacts on the transportation network well beyond transit users.
Riders are also encouraged to monitor MBTA social media for the latest updates on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, to subscribe to T-Alerts at mbta.com, and visit more information at mbta.com/BBT2022.
Other Travel Impacts:
Starting on Monday, August 15, MassDOT’s Highway Division has advised that travelers of all modes throughout the Orange Line corridor will experience increased traffic congestion as a result of roadway modifications necessary to support the MBTA’s replacement bus shuttles. The modifications will occur at numerous points along the shuttle routes and range from reconfiguring travel and turning lanes, curb work, installation of designated bus lanes at various locations, and changes to traffic signal timing at multiple intersections.
Following the full Orange Line shutdown, regional traffic congestion is expected to increase substantially. At that time, all travelers across all modes are strongly encouraged to avoid driving through the area altogether, work from home if possible, consider rescheduling trips through the area that are not absolutely necessary, or for necessary travel, expect significant traffic congestion and travel delays.
More Information about the Work:
The major revitalization and safety work to take place on the Orange Line during this 30-day shutdown will deliver a number of projects, including track replacement, upgraded signal systems, and more, over five years faster than originally planned. The MBTA will also accomplish required track maintenance associated with Federal Transit Association (FTA) directives as quickly as possible.
This shutdown will maximize the amount of work able to be accomplished and will progress a number of projects and maintenance along the entire Orange Line, which will improve service, safety, and reliability for riders, including:
- The replacement of over 3,500 feet of 38-year-old Orange Line track and tie replacement work that will allow for the removal of speed restrictions, improving travel time for Orange Line riders.
- The replacement of two crossovers that facilitate the movement of Orange Line trains, allowing for improved reliability and future capacity improvements;
- Track repair, tie replacement, concrete work, and more along the Southwest Corridor of the Orange Line, which will improve reliability; and
- The installation of upgraded signals and associated systems at Oak Grove and Malden stations, allowing for improved safety and reliability.
The Orange Line provides approximately 101,000 trips each day with ridership approximately 49% of what it was prior to the pandemic.
For more information, visit mbta.com/BBT2022, www.mbta.com/RiderGuide, or connect with the T on Twitter @MBTA, Facebook /TheMBTA, or Instagram @theMBTA.
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波士頓市政府今日的新聞稿稱,波士頓市長吳弭
(Michelle Wu) 和街道長 Jascha Franklin-Hodge聯袂發佈這一消息,動用市政府的公眾共享自行車 (bike share)系統,藍自行車
(Bluebikes),來協助紓緩民眾在這段期間出門的不方便。
民眾可上網 bluebikes.com/join,或在藍自行車的移動程式中申請這通行證。藍自行車工作人員也會駐守在幾個主要的藍自行車站點,以確保民眾可取得自行車。
藍自行車是波士頓市和劍橋市、Everett市,塞冷市 (Salem),尚莫維爾市 (Somerville) 聯合擁有並管理的共享計畫,由麻州的藍十字藍盾 (Blue Cross Blue Shield)公司贊助。民眾在都會波士頓的11個市鎮,可找到400個車站,4000輛自行車。
為確保騎車者的安全,波士頓市將在哥倫布道 (Columbus Avenue),克拉倫頓街 (Clarendon)和教堂街 (Church)之間的史都華街 (Stuart) ,以及後灣區內從達特茅斯街 (Dartmouth) 到阿靈頓街 (Arlington) 之間的波約斯頓街 (Boylston)等街道段落,放置膠筒,把自行車道和汽車道路分隔開來。
在自行車道外,波士頓交通局人員計畫在關鍵區域設巴士優先路線。波士頓市也將在政府中心及柯普利廣場安裝臨時帳棚,作為移動交通樞紐,以專屬的街角空間和清晰的標誌來協助通勤者轉搭綠線地鐵,銜接巴士,以及取得來自行車。