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Report: Overhaul Needed to Fix Rail Travel to South Shore
A map from the reports shows recommended upgrades.
TransitMatters
By shifting from a commuter-focused model to a regional rail model, the MBTA s Greenbush, Kingston/Plymouth and Middleborough/Lakeville lines could run trains every 30 minutes, shave 15 minutes off trips into Boston and make public transit a more realistic option for many, a new report suggests.
TransitMatters also said an investment of $630 million could electrify the Old Colony trunk line and its three branches to allow for speeds of up to 100 mph, double-track congested sections like a bottleneck between Dorchester and Braintree that causes scheduling issues, and make adjustments to track alignments at Quincy Center.
Weekly Traffic Report – May 14 to 21
May 14, 2021
Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians: review the listing of streets and related messages below for travel information of interest to you.
Check www.CityofKingston.ca/RoadClosures for traffic. Significant City or Utilities Kingston-related traffic disruptions will also be sent out on the City’s Twitter feed @CityofKingston.
Traffic and pedestrian impacts this week:
Closures
Albert Street – Union to Queen’s Cres. – closed May 17 to 21 for installation of electrical and communications duct banks.
Colborne Street – Division to Chatham – closed until 7 p.m. July 30 for construction staging.
Garrett Street – near Division – closed until June 30 for construction staging. Local traffic may access Garrett Street from University Avenue.
One of the challenges of the pandemic for schools like Old Colony Vocational Technical High School in Rochester is that it has cut down on the amount of real world experience many of its students can acquire.
Normally, the cosmetology students at Old Colony have the opportunity to do manicures, pedicures, cuts and colors on staff members and members of the general public. COVID-19 restrictions, however, have made it impossible for the school to open its doors to service people in the community.
Tammy Hoyle and Jessica Bearce are both cosmetology instructors at the school. When they noticed that School Lunch Hero Day was coming up, they decided it would be a perfect way to not only pamper the seven women who make up the cafeteria staff, it would also be a great opportunity for the junior class to get some hands-on experience.