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Trail Advocates Plot New Routes to Link E. Somerville to Charles River
A newly-published study recommends detailed routes for new dedicated bike and pedestrian pathways to form a network of trails through East Somerville and Cambridge.
June 10, 2020
Responding to Intense Criticism, T Will Stop Bussing Cops to Protests
In the past 24 hours, the agency had come under intense scrutiny from its workers, city officials, and its oversight board for using public transit vehicles as troop transports to peaceful protest sites around the city.
June 5, 2020
How T Closures Escalated Post-Protest Tensions
Management at the MBTA is facing intense criticism after shutting down core subway stations on recent evenings, leaving thousands of its riders stranded and trapped among the belligerent police forces they were protesting against.
June 4, 2020
Mayor Walsh Announces Details of New ‘Healthy Streets’ Initiative
The initial plans include a network of new protected bike lanes across downtown Boston and around the Public Garden, expanded bus stop waiting areas, and processes to let restaurants expand their outdoor seating areas on sidewalks and on-street parking lanes.
May 28, 2020
MBTA Takes Small Steps to Improve Fare Equity
The MBTA's governing board approved some small but significant changes in the agency's fare policies at a meeting last week to improve fare equity for minority and low-income riders.
May 27, 2020
The MBTA’s Pandemic Woes Include a Looming Governance Vacuum
It’s looking increasingly likely that the MBTA’s governing board, which was established in state legislation in 2015 to guide the agency back to a state of good repair and sound management after a disastrous year of service interruptions, will dissolve at the end of June with no dedicated replacement.
May 18, 2020
Pandemic Adds to Delays for New Orange and Red Line Cars
The new Orange and Red Line cars are a key element in the T's ambitions to reduce crowding on its two busiest subway lines.
May 15, 2020
Guest Column: T Shows Strong Leadership In COVID-19 Responses
In the United States, 2.8 million transit riders – one-third of transit commuters – are considered “essential workers” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 14, 2020
Budget Uncertainties Delay T’s ‘Better Bus’ and ‘Rail Vision’ Initiatives
With plummeting fare revenues and uncertain support from the state legislature, MBTA leaders are proposing a budget that would delay high-priority safety initiatives and bus service expansions.
May 6, 2020
MBTA Board Faces Criticism for Amending Fare Contract During Pandemic
Advocates want the board to have "an equitable and transparent" process to evaluate the project before the board takes action.
April 27, 2020