The deaths of three Augusta residents are a reminder that roads are not always safe for people walking and bicycling.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: New love on the road
From Buxton to Brunswick and back every day, a new companion makes the trip more fun.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Passenger vehicle travel rebounding to pre-pandemic levels
Americans may be rounding a corner in their response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Why California’s ban on gas-powered cars isn’t all that radical
Climate change is already doing a lot of damage – and the prohibition on the sale of new fossil-fuel cars is 15 years away.
Posted inMaine, News
Holiday weekend traffic leaving Maine snarls I-95 near New Hampshire line
The Maine Turnpike Authority reported heavy southbound traffic volume extending from Wells to York and beyond for most of the afternoon and evening.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Lighter traffic in Maine expected to make road work faster, safer
Traffic is down about 50%, allowing crews to close off more lanes and do more work during daylight hours.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Smartphone, traffic data reveal sharp reduction in Mainers’ mobility
Movement in densely populated areas of southern Maine has plummeted, while declines in some rural areas have been less pronounced.
Posted inTimes Record
Maine DOT activates new Wiscasset traffic lights
The traffic signals are designed to remain green unless someone pushes a pedestrian crossing button or side street traffic on Water Street, Middle Street, or Route 27 triggers the signal sensors.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Extra funds needed for Yarmouth intersection
The town- and state-funded project at Exit 17 went over budget.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
New interchange on Maine Turnpike is planned to ease commuter traffic in Saco
Crippling rush-hour congestion on the sole existing exit for Saco and surrounding communities presents a safety hazard.