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We Tried the New CharlieCard. Here’s What to Know
The new CharlieCard provides several benefits, but riders should also be aware of the military vendor that's operating the new system.
December 15, 2025
Healey Administration Announces Grant Funding For New RTA Bus Routes
On Thursday, the Healey-Driscoll administration released $10 million in new funding for the state's Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs) – the transit agencies that operate bus service outside of the MBTA's service region – to bolster service and introduce new routes, with a focus on improving regional connections between RTA service areas.
December 11, 2025
Lawmakers Say Infrastructure Needs More Funding, and Congestion Pricing Should Be On the Table
"We shouldn't be scared to have these conversations,” says Sen. Brendan Crighton, co-chair of the legislature's Joint Committee on Transportation.
December 9, 2025
Boston City Council Hosts Hearing Tuesday On City’s Dated Parking Rules
The Boston City Council’s Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation will hold a public hearing on Tuesday afternoon "to explore amending the Boston Zoning Code to remove parking minimum requirements for new development."
December 8, 2025
Rep. Pressley Lobbies for Stronger Transit Funding, Fare-Free Programs In Next Federal Transportation Bill
"We urge you to invest in public transit as a public good," writes Rep. Pressley to her colleagues in Congress.
December 5, 2025
Boston Data Show New Bike Lanes Successfully Shift Traffic, With Fewer Cars and Way More Bikes
Mayor Wu has hard evidence that her bike lane projects are helping reduce traffic – but her administration is reluctant to share it.
December 5, 2025
Family Sues State Police Over Death of ‘Matriarch’ Killed In Brookline Crosswalk
A Mass. State Police trooper drove into Margie Mendez, 86, in a crosswalk on Route 9 earlier this year.
December 4, 2025
Driver Kills Rockport Man In Downtown Gloucester
According to the Essex County District Attorney's office, the killing occurred in the dark shortly after 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning near the intersection of Rogers Street and Manuel F. Lewis Street.
December 3, 2025
Grinch Line: Core of the Green Line Closed ‘Til Dec. 22
From December 8 through December 22, the MBTA will suspend all Green Line service between North Station and Kenmore Square.
December 3, 2025
MBTA Adds More Bus, Subway Service With Winter Schedule Updates
The MBTA's winter schedule updates will deliver a 3 percent increase in bus service and shorter waits between trains on three subway lines starting on Sunday, December 14th.
December 2, 2025
