Wu FY2027 Budget Cuts Road Safety Projects
Key Questions
What specific road safety projects are cut in Mayor Wu's FY2027 budget proposal?
The proposal eliminates $32.5 million for Roxbury corridors, $13.5 million for bus lanes, and $3.5 million for East Boston projects. These cuts have stalled ongoing initiatives amid concerns over safety.
Why is there backlash against the FY2027 budget cuts to road safety projects?
The cuts face opposition due to over 3,000 crashes linked to stalled projects. The city is considering upgrades near a deadly crash site, while Allston-Brighton funding draws ire from Breadon.
What rally involving Mayor Wu, AOC, and Pressley occurred in Roxbury?
Mayor Wu, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Rep. Ayanna Pressley rallied in Roxbury against federal child care cuts. The event, held during a preschool story time, highlighted strains on Head Start and homeless programs.
Proposal axes $32.5M Roxbury corridors, $13.5M bus lanes, $3.5M East Boston; stalled projects face backlash (3k+ crashes). City eyes upgrades near deadly crash site. Wu/AOC/Pressley rally in Roxbury vs federal child care cuts straining Head Start/homeless programs; Allston-Brighton funding ire from Breadon.