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MBTA Hosts Its First Public Hearing for Lynnway Redesign Project
Nearly three years after winning a $20 million federal grant, the MBTA hosted its first public forum on Wednesday evening for a proposed transit-focused redesign of the Lynnway, a major highway that slices across Lynn's waterfront district.
June 13, 2025
Cross-Harbor Blue Line Service Is Suspended ‘Til June 15
The MBTA is shutting down most of the Blue Line between downtown Boston and Orient Heights from Saturday, June 7 until Sunday, June 15.
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
2026 World Cup Puts Foxboro Station Upgrades on the Fast Track
Most MBTA station renovations take years to complete, but the World Cup is coming to Foxborough in just 55 weeks.
May 22, 2025
Chamber of Commerce Lobbies Mass. Senate to Fund the MBTA
"Even the significant resources proposed by the Governor are below the MBTA’s actual need," says Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce president James Rooney.
May 15, 2025
Mass. Senate Budget Revives Threat of MBTA Layoffs and Service Cuts
If it were enacted as the state's new budget law, the Senate proposal would force the T's budget writers to fill a budget shortfall of roughly $200 million this year, with virtually no reserve funding available to cushion the blow.
May 7, 2025
MassDOT Road Project Will Shut Down Half of the Orange Line for 9 Days, Starting Friday
The silver lining: the new bridges that MassDOT is building will create wider sidewalks, protected bike paths, and more dedicated bus lanes to improve connections between East Somerville and Sullivan Square.
May 6, 2025
MBTA Issues ‘Request for Information’ For Bus Lane Enforcement Systems
The "request for information" anticipates that the T could choose a specific technology firm to work with "by late summer 2025."
April 14, 2025
New MBTA Capital Budget Leaves Riders With a Lot To Be Desired
"We do have substantial capital needs that remain unfunded," says MBTA Deputy Chief of Capital Strategy Michael Malia.
April 7, 2025
Expect Delays in Dorchester As Ashmont Branch Runs ‘Shuttle Trains’ For the Rest of April
Additional track work near Ashmont station will require the T to run "shuttle trains" for the remainder of April after the Ashmont branch reopens on the 10th.
April 1, 2025
