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Governor’s Transportation Funding Task Force Convenes for Its Inaugural Meeting
Governor Healey’s newly-created Transportation Funding Task Force, which will make recommendations for a more sustainable long-term source of public revenues for the MBTA and other statewide transportation projects, will meet for the first time Thursday afternoon.
February 29, 2024
Boston Officially Commits to Building Dedicated Busway on Blue Hill Ave.
Today the City of Boston formally committed to building a center-running dedicated busway on the Blue Hill Avenue corridor, which is New England’s busiest bus route.
February 28, 2024
MBTA to Suspend Red Line Service In Cambridge and Downtown Boston This Weekend
The MBTA will suspend Red Line service for 2 days this weekend, from Saturday, March 2nd to Sunday, March 3rd, between Park Street and JFK/UMass stations to conduct tunnel inspection work.
February 28, 2024
The T Fixed Dozens of Green Line Slow Zones. Why Is It So Hard to Notice the Difference?
Two weeks ago, the MBTA reopened the central segment of the Green Line between the Fenway and downtown Boston after a 23-day closure that repaired old track and removed 16 safety-related speed restrictions.
February 13, 2024
MBTA Seeking Upgrades to Station Bike Parking
The MBTA is seeking vendors who could provide a regional system of modular bike parking facilities.
February 12, 2024
Mayor Wu Pledges Two More Years of Fare-Free Operations On Routes 28, 29, and 23
On Tuesday, Mayor Michelle Wu formally announced the City of Boston would continue to support fare-free operations on three Dorchester and Mattapan bus routes until March 2026.
February 6, 2024
MBTA to Suspend Harvard-Alewife Red Line Service Starting Monday
The MBTA will suspend Red Line service for 10 days from Monday, February 5th to Wednesday, February 14th between Alewife and Harvard stations.
February 2, 2024
January Closure Fixes 16 More Slow Zones on the Green Line
On Monday, service on the Green Line resumed with 16 fewer slow zones after the MBTA was able to repair track defects and other outstanding safety hazards during a 23-day closure of the central segment between Kenmore and North Station.
January 30, 2024
More From Gov. Healey’s Budget Proposal: RTA Cuts and E-Bikes
Funding the MBTA was the big transportation news from the Governor's big reveal of her 2025 budget proposal last week (it's complicated).
January 29, 2024
The T’s Bus Driver Shortage Persists, In Spite of New Labor Contract
But expanded bus operator training programs and reduced attrition could start turning the tide in 2024.
January 23, 2024
