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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
The T Has Come a Long Way On Its Path to Accessibility – But Many Barriers Remain
“Having access to public transit and having it be welcoming for everybody and usable for everybody means that you get to more fully participate in your community and go do fun stuff.”
June 9, 2026
T Offers New Details and a Delayed Timeline for Electrified Fairmount Line Trains
The MBTA is getting close to selecting a train manufacturer to deliver on its promises for faster, more frequent service on the Fairmount Line, but the project's timeline has been delayed several years and the new trains likely won't start carrying passengers until 2030.
May 28, 2026
Even With $80 Tickets, MBTA Expects to Lose Money On World Cup Transit Service
According to the T's internal cost projections, Massachusetts taxpayers will spend millions of dollars to transport soccer fans this summer.
May 28, 2026
Green Line E Branch Suspended Through Friday June 5
Editor's note: this post is a lightly edited version of an MBTA press release.
May 27, 2026
Symphony Goes Silent: MBTA Will Close Green Line Stop for 3-Year Renovation
Symphony station will be closed to riders from Saturday, May 30 until sometime in spring 2029.
May 27, 2026
MBTA Seeks Vendor Input For Possible Platform Screen Door Pilot Program
The platform barriers are primarily a safety measure, but they could also enable air-conditioning in increasingly sweltering subway stations.
May 21, 2026
