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More Stair Struggles: Back Bay Escalator Failure Injures 9
On Sunday evening, an escalator failure at the MBTA’s Back Bay station sent nine people to the hospital, according to to Boston’s Emergency Medical Services.
September 27, 2021
Changing Course, T Plans Upgrades to Newton Rail Stations to Serve More Trains
The MBTA is planning improvements to the City of Newton's three rail stations to add additional platforms that can serve inbound and outbound trains at the same time – a major shift from earlier plans that would have retained the stations' current single-platform configuration, which forces many Worcester Line trains to pass through the city without stopping.
September 24, 2021
A First Look at the T’s Proposed ‘High-Frequency’ Bus Network
The T's proposed network of high-frequency bus routes aims to serve more neighborhoods throughout the region with better bus service, with better connections to key employment centers.
September 22, 2021
Clark University Student Proposes Bus Network Redesign for Worcester
Currently, WRTA buses run every 30 to 60 minutes, but Kalter thinks that the agency could potentially run buses on a simplified network every 10 minutes, 18 hours a day.
September 20, 2021
SEE IT: In Boston, Bus Rapid Transit Works
September 7, 2021
Eyes On the Street: Columbus Ave. Busway, Almost Ready to Ride
Workers are putting the finishing touches on the new Columbus Avenue center-running busway, which is expected to open for service later this month, according to MBTA officials.
September 6, 2021
Please Stay On The Grass: More Absorbent Streets Could Mean Less Catastrophically Flooded Subways
Ripping up some asphalt is a start.
September 3, 2021
Travel Guide: The Seashore Trolley Museum
Take a ride on a century-old streetcar through the woods of Maine.
August 27, 2021
Tonight: Help the T Design A New Bus Network
The T hopes to have a draft map of its new bus network later this year, and begin implementing the first phase of new bus routes in 2022.
August 26, 2021
Federal Infrastructure Bill Could Buy Big Projects, But Not Long-Term Fiscal Stability
A massive influx of federal funds (and the looming possibility of a major federal infrastructure bill) is shoring up budgets at the state's major transit agencies in spite of the past year's dip in ridership and fare collections, and opening up possibilities for funding major projects, like the electrification of the regional rail network and a new link between the Red and Blue lines in downtown Boston.
August 25, 2021
