Transportation

A section of Worcester's Main Street in front of Clark University is set for $2.3 million worth of state-funded improvements.

Attorney General Maura Healey and her New York counterpart have filed lawsuits alleging Volkswagen and affiliated car brands defrauded customers about diesel emissions and engaged in an extensive cover-up.

As Uber continues its Central Massachusetts expansion, it has released the most requested locations in Worcester, with the city's colleges and bars rounding out the list.

Negotiations are underway to reconcile the Senate and House bills regulating ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft.

Worcester needs to reinvest in its municipal parking to maintain its edge.

New agreements with the commuter rail operator that would pay it another $15.3 million in a year while establishing new penalties designed to ensure there are adequate trains on hand for weekday service.

With the federal government threatening to reclaim nearly $60 million if train service does not begin at a new Wachusett Station by Sept. 30, state transportation officials on Monday reluctantly approved another $19 million to get the work done on time.

A report released Thursday from the Worcester Regional Research Bureau recommends the city create an independent parking division and raise parking rates, so a dedicated staff can give the proper attention to the infrastructure, service and technology improvements necessary for parking to complement the city's redevelopment plans.

Roofing distributor ABC Supply Co. Inc. has promoted Charles Howard as its manager of building products at its 60 Solferino St. location in Worcester.

An energy bill passed 39-0 by the Senate Thursday evening would require the solicitation of long-term contracts for at least 2,000 megawatts of offshore wind by 2027 as part of an effort to diversify the state's energy mix and comply with greenhouse gas emissions reduction requirements.