Boston City Council slams Mayor Wu for transportation project delays, loss of federal funding

Boston residents blast Mayor Wu for stalled street safety projects

The hearing follows a Boston Globe report that revealed Mayor Michelle Wu shifted to a policy of requiring personal approval on most transit and road safety projects.

‘What message does this send?’ Boston residents, advocates slam city officials for stalled safety upgrades to busy roads. - The Boston Globe

About 50 people who testified during a lengthy City Council hearing said Mayor Wu’s administration has delayed badly needed safety upgrades.

Boston City Council slams Mayor Wu for transportation project delays, loss of federal funding

Boston city councilors and transit advocates hammered the Wu administration for delaying transportation projects, saying that its inaction has cost the city millions in federal grant funding and put cyclists and pedestrians at risk.

‘Stalled projects, withheld updates, and communities left in the dark.’ Residents demand answers on paused street safety improvements.

A few dozen frustrated neighbors from across the city gathered before the City Council on Wednesday to speak out about delays and funding losses for major infrastructure projects, including safety upgrades to Blue Hill Avenue, Columbia Road, and other major streets. Last year, Mayor Michelle Wu halted several of these projects amid a reelection campaign [...] The post ‘Stalled projects, withheld updates, and communities left in the dark.’ Reside…