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You Could Be An ‘Early Adopter’ for the T’s New Tap-to-Pay Fare Readers – Here’s How
The MBTA is recruiting "early adopters" who can help it soft-launch its new contactless card readers on buses and subways before the system has its official launch on August 1st.
July 18, 2024
The T Suspends Red Line Subway Service in Cambridge ‘Til July 29
A work train derailment on Tuesday led to the abrupt decision to expand a planned closure through downtown Boston for two weekends this month.
July 10, 2024
MBTA’s New ‘Tap-to-Pay’ Fare Readers Go Live Today
This article is an edited version of an MBTA press release.
July 9, 2024
MBTA Paints the Street Red for Buses Near Brookline Village
The new bus lanes will benefit riders on the MBTA’s routes 60, 65, and 66.
July 8, 2024
USDOT Grants $22 Million for Dedicated Busway Between Sullivan Square and Everett
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will give the MBTA $22.4 million to build a dedicated, separated busway between Sullivan Square and downtown Everett.
June 26, 2024
T Suspends North Side Orange Line Service June 22-30
The MBTA will suspend service on most of the Orange Line north of the Charles River from Saturday, May 22, through Sunday, June 30.
June 21, 2024
T Promises Championship-Caliber Transit Service for Friday’s Celtics Parade
Riders and tourists will get a glimpse of the MBTA's potential on Friday when the agency pulls out all the stops to deliver higher-than-average service for the Boston Celtics championship parade.
June 20, 2024
MBTA Delays Fall River/New Bedford Rail Service ‘Til 2025
The expanded commuter rail service is forecast to add considerable expense in the T's operating budget – which is also facing a $700 million shortfall in 2025.
June 14, 2024
Declining Infrastructure Funding From Healey Admin. Puts T’s ‘State of Good Repair’ Further Out of Reach
In spite of inflation and growing maintenance backlogs, the T is facing a bleak future of dwindling infrastructure funding from the Healey administration.
June 12, 2024
T Knocks Out 10 More Slow Zones On the Orange Line
Editor's note: this article is an edited copy of an MBTA press release.
June 12, 2024
