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Going to Post-Election Protests? Don’t Count On the T
If you’re considering attending a protest, start thinking about contingency plans for getting home safely in case the T isn’t available.
November 4, 2020
Election Roundup: Transit Wins in Austin, Seattle, and Bay Area
Transportation election results: good news from Austin, San Antonio, Seattle, and San Francisco. Defeats in Portland and Georgia.
November 4, 2020
Guest Column: MBTA Cuts Would Sever Boston’s Main Artery
The MBTA is the Boston region’s lifeblood: we need to invest in it to help solve the current crisis and create a better future.
October 28, 2020
Everett Celebrates New Bus Lanes, Mobility Hubs Along Broadway
Officials from the City of Everett, MassDOT, and MBTA joined transit advocates in Everett Square this morning to celebrate new bus lanes and other mobility improvements along Broadway, Sweetser Circle, and Main Street.
October 27, 2020
Who’s Allowed to Live Near Transit?
Wellesley is the kind of place lots of people would love to call home – it's got great schools, beautiful parks, and three commuter rail stations that give the town's residents an easy 45-minute ride into downtown Boston.
October 21, 2020
Labor, Environment, and Business Groups Call on Lawmakers to Forestall Transit Cuts
A coalition of over 30 organizations is calling on lawmakers on Beacon Hill to support the T with the funding it needs to avoid shutting down critical services.
October 19, 2020
Somerville Plans New Bus, Bike Lanes on Washington Street
The new roadway layout would benefit bike and bus riders traveling between Harvard and Union Squares.
October 7, 2020
New 100% Clean Electricity Contract Will Save MBTA $3 Million a Year In Electric Bills
The switch to all-renewable electricity, which would take effect on January 1, 2021, will immediately slash the T's carbon footprint by 36 percent.
October 6, 2020