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MBTA to Suspend Harvard-Alewife Red Line Service Starting Monday
The MBTA will suspend Red Line service for 10 days from Monday, February 5th to Wednesday, February 14th between Alewife and Harvard stations.
February 2, 2024
Massachusetts Drivers Burned More Gasoline in 2023, Undermining Governor Healey’s Climate Goals
In a frustrating setback to the Commonwealth's climate goals, Massachusetts drivers incinerated 24 million more gallons of gasoline in 2023 than they did in 2022, according to state tax collection data.
January 31, 2024
January Closure Fixes 16 More Slow Zones on the Green Line
On Monday, service on the Green Line resumed with 16 fewer slow zones after the MBTA was able to repair track defects and other outstanding safety hazards during a 23-day closure of the central segment between Kenmore and North Station.
January 30, 2024
Reforming a 44-Year-Old Insurance Law Could Prevent Thousands of Deadly Truck Crashes a Year
Insurance minimums for trucking companies haven't been raised in 44 years. Victims and survivors are paying the price.
January 30, 2024
Driver Kills Pedestrian On Route 1A In East Boston
On Saturday afternoon, a driver struck and killed a pedestrian on Route 1A (also known as the McClellan Highway) near Curtis Street in East Boston.
January 29, 2024
More From Gov. Healey’s Budget Proposal: RTA Cuts and E-Bikes
Funding the MBTA was the big transportation news from the Governor's big reveal of her 2025 budget proposal last week (it's complicated).
January 29, 2024
Two Massachusetts Projects Rank Among ‘America’s Best New Bike Lanes’
These are the best of the best in America. We wish there were 1,000 entries on this list, but, alas only 20.
January 26, 2024
‘Double’ Meanings: What Gov. Healey’s 2025 Budget Proposal Means For the MBTA
During her State of the Commonwealth speech last week, Healey pledged to "double our support for MBTA operations" in next year's budget.
January 24, 2024
Driver Strikes and Kills Pedestrian Outside Boston Medical Center
A driver struck and killed an unidentified woman on Massachusetts Avenue outside Boston Medical Center in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
January 24, 2024
The T’s Bus Driver Shortage Persists, In Spite of New Labor Contract
But expanded bus operator training programs and reduced attrition could start turning the tide in 2024.
January 23, 2024
