This is Boston. The highway was moved underground as part of the "Big Dig".
this post was submitted on 12 Apr 2024
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Interesting. As the shift towards EVs continues, I wonder if more cities will adopt underground road networks. It could free up more space on the surface for people to enjoy.
The problem with underground networks is that they are very expensive
I used to be annoyed at bike lanes, until they all started getting connected to each other. Biking is now really fun and a hell of a lot easier than finding parking downtown. Cars still have their place, but ebikes have significantly made a big city much smaller and easier to navigate.
This is the Big Dig in Boston. It was a massive improvement. It was also a decade behind schedule, $21 billion over budget, resulted in 6 arrests on fraud charges, and killed a motorist.
Edit: Oh sorry, I just noticed what community this was posted in. I meant to say, "We did. It's pretty now...hooray!"
Wow look at all the use that space is getting..so many people flocking to the lil park.
What you don’t want to sit on some green grass underneath the shade of the open sun and do nothing?
It even has pretty yellow flower beds.
It’s an improvement as it’s somewhat better for the environment, but it could be soo much better. A small cafe with outdoor dining, trees, a piece of play equipment, native grasses, water, etc.
This looks like the photographer was aiming for a shot without people, and took a picture early in the morning or similar. Notice there's also a lack of cars on the street and pedestrians on the adjacent sidewalks.
When I've walked through the area there's usually a lot of people around. Some using the park, some walking to or from the north end.
The neighborhoods to the north used to be inaccessible to foot traffic from downtown. Now they actually feel like part of the city and are a big draw for both tourists and locals.
DO NOT WALK ON GRASS
Look nice. But too quiet...
Where is this?
Boston