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Mayor Wu and MBTA Announce Compromises and Another Round of Meetings for Blue Hill Ave. Project
In a significant bids to patronize car owners, the project's proponents are now promising "a net increase in parking" alongside a proposed dedicated busway along Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester and Mattapan.
August 4, 2026
The Red Line Is Taking Summer Break July 21-30
The MBTA is suspending Red Line service north of downtown Boston for 10 consecutive days starting on Tuesday, July 21.
July 20, 2026
New ‘Fair Share’ Funding Gives A Down Payment For MBTA’s Regional Rail Vision
A new supplemental budget law will give the MBTA an extra $60 million to pay for previously-unfunded capital projects, with a $1 million earmark for the agency to prepare a detailed implementation plan for its "regional rail" initiative.
July 16, 2026
While NYC Warns of Reliability Problems, the T Stays the Course On Electric Buses
"Zero-emission buses are not where they need to be in terms of delivering reliable bus service," warned Jessie Lazarus, the MTA’s head of rolling stock procurement, at a June MTA board meeting.
July 6, 2026
Redesigning the Redesign: The T Tweaks Its Bus Network Plan With 11 New Route Adjustments
Two years into its network-wide redesign of its bus network, the MBTA is responding to rider feedback and making adjustments to a handful of bus routes.
July 3, 2026
Smooth Rides, No Hooliganism: A Review of the MBTA’s World Cup Service
The MBTA this summer has undertaken the daunting task of ferrying tens of thousands of soccer fans — many from abroad, many a bit inebriated — to and from Gillette Stadium for the World Cup.
July 1, 2026
Regional Transit Authority Ridership Is Way Up, Thanks to Fare-Free Service
Data indicates that ridership surges in the years after agencies introduce fare-free operations.
June 23, 2026
Closing the Gaps: New State Funding Allows for New Transit, Bikesharing Connections Across Massachusetts
$10 million in state funding will expand vanpools and bikesharing systems to improve 'last-mile' transit connections across the state.
June 18, 2026
The Bus Bench Revolution Wants You to Enlist — Here’s How
Not all heroes wear capes – some wear high-viz vests and safety goggles.
June 15, 2026
Better Buses For Watertown? City and MBTA Plan Transit Improvements For Arsenal Street
The city and the T will host an open house for the project this Sunday, June 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Watertown Free Library at 123 Main Street.
June 11, 2026