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T Suspends B Branch Service Along Commonwealth Ave. ‘Til August 11
Starting Friday, MBTA is suspending service on the B branch parts of the Green Line for ten days to repair tracks and address some of the last remaining speed-restricted zones on the Green Line network.
August 2, 2024
July’s Red Line Closure Fixed 9 More Slow Zones
The T's 16-day closure of the Red Line in Cambridge earlier this month has apparently removed 9 more slow zones on one of the busiest segments of the region's subway system.
July 29, 2024
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, Cape Cod, and Vineyard Transit Authorities Win Federal Funding for Electric and Lower-Emission Buses
On Tuesday, the Federal Transit Administration announced it would give nearly $60 million to three Massachusetts public transit agencies to help finance new fleets of electric and hybrid-electric buses.
July 9, 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
