Report Magnifies Time Lost Aboard Slowest MBTA Buses
The MBTA’s slowest bus routes are getting slower on average, but the transit agency is doing a better job of not leaving long gaps between buses, according to a new report.
Don’t Wait for a Megaproject to Start Building Regional Rail in Mass.
We’ve identified 10 no-regrets investments the MBTA should make over five years, helping leverage commuter rail to lower housing costs.
Reliable Transportation Is Boosting Our Image
Something happened this summer that probably sounds surprising: Massachusetts’ transportation system worked the way it’s intended, helping carry off a slew of events without a hitch.
State Offers No Evidence of Hunt for New Transportation Secretary
Almost one year into Phil Eng’s stint as both MBTA general manager and interim MassDOT secretary, the Healey administration will not say if there is an active search for a replacement for either role.
Road, Rail, Housing Funds Packed Into New Transportation Law
Gov. Maura Healey signed a transportation bill Thursday that delivers $300 million in annual aid for municipal road and bridge work while authorizing another $1.1 billion in borrowing and creating $3.2 billion in new flexibility to borrow for projects approved in 2022.
MBTA Eyes Another Spending Boost as ‘Austerity’ Approach Fades
Under pressure from the Baker administration, the T slashed spending only to cause huge safety problems. With that crisis behind it, the T and Beacon Hill are taking a different approach to transit resources.
Play to Our Strengths for Economic Growth
Rather than chasing every new trend, Massachusetts state government should continue investing in the foundations that drive our prosperity.
MBTA Investments Again Win Big in $1.56B Competition for Surtax Funds
House and Senate negotiators agreed Tuesday on a $1.56 billion spending package that strikes a middle ground on the distribution of income surtax funds for education and transportation.
World Cup Pushing T to Modernize Rider Navigation
The expected flood of international visitors unfamiliar with its system is accelerating the T’s efforts to make the network easier to navigate for everyone.
It’s Time for Mass. to Act on E-Bikes
E-bikes, e-scooters and other micromobility devices are here to stay, so Massachusetts law must evolve to regulate them effectively.
The MBTA’s Long-Range Plan Is a Real Estate Decision
Greater Boston doesn’t have a land shortage or a capital shortage. It has a shortage of sites where development actually pencils. And that’s fundamentally a transit problem.
MBTA Draws Criticism Over Plans to Upgrade Commuter Rail Fleet
A new MBTA locomotive procurement is drawing pushback from transit advocates, who warned Thursday that it could undercut long-term rail modernization goals.
Brighton Rep Eyes BRT Line to Connect Kendall, Allston, Longwood
Connecting Greater Boston’s “eds and meds” hubs with a rapid bus line would be explored under a budget amendment adopted by the House on Tuesday night.
Rail Projects Inch Along in W. Mass. as MassDOT Discusses Hourly Springfield-NYC Trains
Major transit improvements may be on the horizon in Springfield, according to Meredith Slesinger, rail and transit administrator for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.
All-Important MBTA Bridge Revamp Advances with PLA Signing
A $1.2 billion project to replace a Depression-era drawbridge in the heart of Boston’s commuter rail network will be completed under the terms of a newly signed project labor agreement.
Beacon Hill Saved the MBTA from Years of Crisis. Don’t Let the Pendulum Swing the Other Way
If the transit system is not currently broken, can the MBTA still convince legislators to provide increased state budget support?
Eng Applauds MBTA’s Post-Storm Restoration: ‘We Are Not the Same T’
The MBTA restored full service two days after a February blizzard, with General Manager Phil Eng crediting hard lessons from January’s storm.
MBTA Gains Riding on State Aid, and Volatile Revenues
The surge in state dollars that fueled the MBTA’s recovery leaves the it more reliant than ever on Beacon Hill to hold on to its service gains and make further improvements.
Transportation Abundance Belongs in Massachusetts
The Healey administration is on the record as fans of the book “Abundance,” and the movement it spawned. A look in the weeds of transportation issues shows the fruits.
South Station Commuter Rail Fare Gates Out of Service
A little more than a month after they first went into use, the fare gates at South Station are now covered with tarps and shrink wrap.
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