Thank you to all who attended Newton’s Earth Day Festival this past Sunday, April 24! We hope you enjoyed all the activities and information shared to help you take climate action ‘4 Our Future.’ So many of you started a … Read More
Category Archives: Transportation
One challenge of addressing the threat of climate change through policy and advocacy is maintaining hope through the process. We’ve all seen or heard the discouraging reports issued by climate activists and experts, but it is important to acknowledge our … Read More
With more electric vehicles (EV) on the market now than ever before, 2022 might be the year to make the switch to an electric car. EV purchases in Newton shot up to 17% in the latter part of 2021. With … Read More
Not all motorized bikes are created equal. But state law currently lumps all electric bicycles into the same category as their faster counterparts, mopeds, that require a driver’s license. That means electric bicycles that only offer peddle assistance over hills … Read More
Spring is finally here, and April 1 kicks off Earth Month! With Newton’s homes and vehicles emitting around 60% of the City’s greenhouse gases, we are dedicating the entire month to the top actions you can take to reduce your … Read More
Travel to Somerville just got easier. The first of six new T stations in the Green Line Extension project opened Sunday in Union Square, Somerville. Hop on the green line at any of the Newton stations, transfer from the D … Read More
Have you been considering getting an EV and don’t know where to start? Join George Kirby, Newton’s EV Task Force Technical Advisor, on Wednesday, March 30 at 7pm as he reviews the upcoming worldwide transition to EVs, the higher efficiency … Read More
There are eight new public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the Newton Free Library parking lot. Drivers can access these chargers through ChargePoint and pay only 20 cents per kWh. Each charging station includes two ports, which means they … Read More
Some Newton City Councilors are signaling that they’d be willing to sacrifice millions of dollars in state aid for roads, bike lanes, sidewalks, traffic mitigation, affordable housing and other improvements, rather than abide by a new state law. What law … Read More
MOR-EV is a Massachusetts program that issues rebates to electric vehicle drivers. For MOR-EV applications submitted on or after November 10, 2022, for vehicles purchased or leased prior to that date, rebates for eligible battery electric or fuel cell vehicles … Read More
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