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Another Bus Lane Bites the Dust: Wu Administration Forces Chelsea, Charlestown Transit Riders to Wait In More Traffic

The change comes just weeks before the MBTA rolls out a new bus lane enforcement system, which is expected to improve bus service considerably – at least on the dwindling number of streets where dedicated bus lanes still exist.

July 8, 2025

Balanced For Now – But Beacon Hill Is Putting the T Back On the Edge of Another Fiscal Cliff

The state's final budget gives the T about $80 million less than it had planned to spend in the coming fiscal year to cover its payroll and other transit operating costs.

July 7, 2025

Legislature’s Fair Share Budget Compromise Gets MBTA Closer to Budget Fix

A compromise on the Fair Share supplemental budget makes it more likely the T will be able to afford its projected $3.24 billion operating budget for 2026.

June 17, 2025

MeVa Adds 50 Percent More Service On Lowell-Lawrence-Haverhill Bus Routes

In July, MeVa will start operating buses every 20 minutes on weekdays for its two busiest routes.

June 10, 2025

4-Day Green Line Shutdown Begins Wednesday Evening

An 8-day Blue Line closure will also begin on Saturday, June 7.

June 3, 2025

EZRide In Cambridge Expands Schedule With Frequent-Service Midday and Weekend Trips

Unlike other private shuttles, the EZRide is open to everyone – and it's fare-free.

June 2, 2025

TransitMatters Hires Transportation Policy Expert Caitlin Allen-Connelly as Its New Executive Director

Caitlin Allen-Connelly has been the TransitMatters board secretary and was also a Senior Advisor on Transportation at A Better City, a regional business organization.

May 29, 2025