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MBTA Flood Resiliency Projects Face Major Test As Henri Approaches
Forecasters say that Henri could bring up to 8 inches of rainfall to parts of the state, plus sustained high winds and storm surges that could flood low-lying areas along the coast.
August 20, 2021
After a 6-Month Hiatus, New Orange Line Trains Are Back On Track
One of the T's new Orange Line trains was back on the rails this morning to carry passengers for the first time since a March 16 incident in which one of the new trains derailed near Wellington station.
August 20, 2021
Green Line Extension Update: Trains Arrive in Somerville
In the coming weeks, Green Line trains will venture out onto the new tracks of the Union Square branch for four months of systems integration testing to work out any remaining kinks before the new stations open in mid-December.
August 3, 2021
Green Line Crash Highlights Need For Overdue Automated Braking System
Much like automated braking systems in contemporary automobiles, the Green Line Train Protection System will install new sensors on Green Line trains that can detect trackside stop signals and physical obstructions on the tracks ahead.
August 2, 2021
State House Update: Lawmakers Override Gov. Baker’s Transit Budget Veto
The Legislature overrode Baker's veto to approve a small budget increase for the Commonwealth's Regional Transit Authorities.
August 2, 2021
From Mattapan, Mayor Janey Announces Fare-Free 28 Bus Pilot Program
The pilot will begin on August 29th and last until November 29th.
July 26, 2021
State House Update: Baker Vetoes RTA Budget Increase, Proposal Advances for New T Governing Board
Governor Baker used his line-item veto power to flat-fund state assistance for regional transit authorities at $90.5 million for the third year in a row.
July 19, 2021
Mass. RAISE Grant Applications Seek Funds for Mystic Bike-Ped Bridge, Blue Hill Ave.
The Commonwealth's bids for this year's round of federal RAISE grants include Boston's Blue Hill Avenue busway, a bike and pedestrian bridge over the Mystic River, a transformation of the Lynnway in Lynn, and a fencing and surveillance project for the Connecticut River rail line in the Pioneer Valley.
July 15, 2021
State Agencies Seek to Transform the Lynnway With New Bike Path and Bus Rapid Transit
The project would remove car lanes on the Lynnway to create center-running bus lanes with transit signal priority, a shared use path, improved bus stops, and safer crosswalks along a 1.5 mile corridor along Lynn's harborfront.
July 14, 2021
New Northeast Corridor Rail Plan Would Boost MBTA Providence Line Projects
If all of the recommended projects from the new "Connect NEC 2035" plan were funded and built, the Commission estimates that Amtrak's travel times between Boston and New York City could be cut by 28 minutes, and that the MBTA would be able to operate considerably more trains at higher speeds between Rhode Island and South Station.
July 14, 2021
