City Beautiful

Why Are Boston Streets So Confusing?

November 7, 2026·14 min
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Compare news coverage. Spot media bias. Avoid algorithms. Try Ground News today and get 30% off your subscription by going to https://ground.news/citybeautifulBoston is notorious for its confusing street network. Why did it end up with one, when cities like New York and Philadelphia didn't?Resources on this topic:https://injuryprevention.bmj.com/content/injuryprev/23/3/179.full.pdfProduced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave AmosSelect images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.Trans rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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