Category: Around Boston…

Around Boston: Can a Massachusetts E-ZPass be used in other states?

Posted on by Fred Langa

Q: “If you live in Boston, can you use your Massachusetts E-ZPass in other states?” (via Quora) A: In some states, yes. (See map) Here’s the thing: “E-ZPass” is a brand name for one specific type of electronic transponder system. It’s neither universal nor generic. There are many other, incompatible brands of electronic tolling systems;…

Nice day for a bike ride

Posted on by Fred Langa

Warm and breezy, but very light traffic (for urban riding, anyway) due to the Labor Day holiday. A pleasant ride along the Mystic, Alewife, and Malden Rivers; through Malden, Medford, Arlington, Cambridge, Somerville, and Everett. Also liking my new front tire, which I replaced after a flat last week; the old, knobby tread was almost…