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Legislature’s Budget Compromise Includes Big Funding Increase for Regional Transit Authorities
The proposed budget includes dedicated funds to continue fare-free service at the state's regional transit authorities and a new discounted fare program for low-income riders at the MBTA.
July 31, 2023
In Spite of Growing Repair Needs, the T’s Newly-Approved Capital Budget Won’t Keep Up With Inflation
The MBTA's Board of Directors held their monthly meeting on Thursday. Here's our roundup of the board's decisions and MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng's monthly report.
July 28, 2023
To Make Transit Work, We Need to Make Transit Agencies Better Workplaces
Bus drivers aren't the only employees that transit agencies are struggling to hire and keep — and until we address the employee burnout happening behind the scenes, sustainable transportation may never truly take off.
The post To Make Transit Work, We Need to Make Transit Agencies Better Workplaces appeared first on Streetsblog USA.
July 26, 2023
MassDOT Seeking Funds to Add More Frequent, Faster Worcester-Springfield Passenger Rail Service
MassDOT estimates that its proposed track improvements could enable Amtrak trains to run up to 80 mph, and reduce the time for passenger rail trips between Boston and Springfield to 2 hours and 10 minutes – roughly the same amount of time it takes to drive.
July 24, 2023
The T Expects A Do-Over Groundbreaking for Its New Quincy Bus Garage This Summer
The MBTA expects to resume work on a new bus garage in Quincy later this summer after escalating costs forced the agency to put the project on hold last year.
July 19, 2023
TransitMatters Releases New ‘Data Dashboard’
TransitMatters, the transit advocacy organization, has launched an updated version of its Data Dashboard, a valuable report card of MBTA's service levels, slow zones, and ridership.
July 18, 2023
MeVa Launches Free Beach Bus This Weekend, From Lawrence to Salisbury Beach
MeVa, the Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority, is revamping its popular weekend Beach Bus for 2023 with fare-free, express service between downtown Lawrence and Salisbury Beach.
June 30, 2023
An Unpublished Report Tallies How Much Money the T Needs to Fix Its Problems. Why Doesn’t the T Want Anyone to See It?
"The public sees that more does need to be spent," says Rep. William Straus, the House Chair of the Legislature's Joint Committee on Transportation. "But how do we give them what they need when we don’t have a calculated number?"
June 29, 2023
T Will Charge Subway Fares For Entire Newbury/Rockport Regional Rail Line This Summer
The MBTA announced Thursday morning that it will reduce fares for the entire Newburyport/Rockport Line all July and August while MassDOT closes the Sumner Tunnel for a restoration project.
June 22, 2023
Risk of Driver Inconvenience Throws MassDOT Into the Warm Embrace of Fare-Free Transit
It's amazing how quickly the Commonwealth can implement fare-free transit services, fix subway tracks, and roll out new transit routes when car owners are at risk of spending a few more minutes in traffic.
June 13, 2023
