Massachusetts program funds strategies pairing equity and clean transportation

June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 ~ seshemkus

This story originally appeared on the Energy News Network on March 21, 2022. Massachusetts has announced $5 million in grants for pilot projects aimed at connecting disadvantaged populations with clean, electric transportation. The program, known as Accelerating Clean Transportation for All, will fund 10 projects across the state that are focused on improving infrastructure for … Continue reading Massachusetts program funds strategies pairing equity and clean transportation

‘Streets are for people’: Boston reflects on the role of roadways after COVID-19

October 29, 2020June 9, 2021 ~ seshemkus

Photo credit: Creative Collective This story was originally published by the Energy News Network on Oct. 26, 2020. The coronavirus pandemic has prompted communities throughout greater Boston to rethink how public roadways are used, often creating more people-centric and environmentally friendly spaces. Now, activists and urbanists are thinking about how to capture and expand these … Continue reading ‘Streets are for people’: Boston reflects on the role of roadways after COVID-19

As Massachusetts looks to boost electric vehicle adoption, Norway offers a model

June 22, 2019October 1, 2020 ~ seshemkus

This story originally appeared on the Energy News Network on June 17, 2019. This story was reported with support from the Heinrich Boell Foundation through its transatlantic media fellowship program. Mobile Skøyen, a Nissan dealership in the Norwegian capital of Oslo, offers a full range of the automaker’s vehicles, from sedans to compact SUVs. Outselling them … Continue reading As Massachusetts looks to boost electric vehicle adoption, Norway offers a model