Transforming Transportation Archives

May 03, 2023

Turning Climate Laws into Action

“Goals and promises are meaningless without real action on the ground,” said Caitlin Peale Sloan, Vice President of CLF Massachusetts. “The previous administration took little actual action to meet the goals laid out in Massachusetts’ strong climate laws, we now have an opportunity to do better. If we want to leave a healthy future for the next generation, it’s time to ditch fossil fuels and electrify everything from transportation to home heating, and these petitions lay out steps Massachusetts must take to get us there.”

May 03, 2023

Four Seasons at the MBTA: A Hot, Cold, Windy, Rainy Year

Across modes of transportation, neighborhoods, and seasons, extreme weather threatens the safety of MBTA riders. Here’s how:

Illustration of MBTA red line train during the summer. Passenger experience dehydration and other heat-related issues.

Dec 27, 2022

A Climate-Resilient MBTA Can Help Improve Safety and Prevent Future Shutdowns

Climate change threatens transportation safety and people’s ability to access crucial resources. But, with the right planning and on-the-ground work, we can ensure a safe and reliable transit system for all.

MBTA Orange Line Train moving through winter snow storm. Image illustrates need for climate resilience in transportation system.

Dec 12, 2022

A Victory 32 Years in the Making

The Green Line extension to Medford is finally here. Today, after 8 years of delays, a new branch of the Green Line – consisting of five stations reaching out into Medford – opened its doors to riders.

CLF staff celebrate outside the new Medford/Tufts Green Line extension station.

Dec 07, 2022

MBTA Green Line Extension Fulfills Commitment Made 30 Years Ago

The opening of the Green Line Extension is a long-awaited milestone dating back to 1990, when CLF reached a historic settlement with Massachusetts over Big Dig pollution.

Sep 09, 2022

Supporting Healthy Neighborhoods

We are helping to make our built environment healthier for all.

Jun 08, 2022

Supporting Healthy Neighborhoods

We are helping to make our built environment healthier for all.

Mar 21, 2022

A Victory 32 Years in the Making

It’s a historic day in Massachusetts: For the first time since 1987, there’s a new subway branch on the MBTA train tracks. The Green Line extension has finally been extended into Somerville and is running trains to the city’s Union Square neighborhood. Trains on the Medford branch will begin in a few month.

Mar 07, 2022

Rhode Islanders Oppose Plan to Dismantle Its Largest Transit Hub

A plan to dismantle Kennedy Plaza in Providence has meet with strong and vocal resistance. Yet the State has failed to respond to concerns.

Dec 16, 2021

Connecticut Takes Action on Climate

“The actions announced today give Connecticut’s communities vital new tools to combat climate impacts,” said CLF attorney Shannon Laun. “We know this crisis won’t affect everyone equally, so the Governor’s focus on environmental justice and equity is absolutely critical. We’ll be pushing our leaders to go further by strengthening climate targets, adopting stronger vehicle emissions standards, accelerating the transition to electric vehicles, and rapidly phasing out fossil fuels.”