This Month in History: The Seaport Gets Its Transit Link
A ceremonial first bus ride from South Station to Logan Airport heralded the first day of the future for Boston’s newest neighborhood on the last day of 2004.
Wu Wants Boston to Lead on MBTA
While outlining her agenda for a “revitalized” Boston to hundreds of business leaders Thursday morning, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said “enough is enough” on Boston’s failing transportation infrastructure and crowded roads.
New T Bus Map a Boon to Boston
The MBTA’s plans to redraw its bus network should excite even the most cynical observer – and they hold promise for the real estate industry, as well.
CRE Leader Gets on Board at the T
JLL executive Travis McCready has spent much of his career focused on advancing tech-based innovation ecosystems. Now, as a member of the MBTA’s new governing board, he will help oversee the transit infrastructure that underpins them.
Boston Investment Leads the Way to Our Transit Future
Greater Boston is known as a worldwide hub for higher learning and innovation, yet when it comes to solving our transportation challenges, it’s been decades since we’ve seen a true breakthrough. That’s finally changing on Blue Hill Avenue.
Visit the Future in Jamaica Plain
Banker & Tradesman readers interested in understanding the mass transit revolution waiting to hit Massachusetts should take a trip to Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood.
Poll Offers Warning Sign for T
A new poll from the MassINC Polling Group offers encouraging signs for a less-polluting future, but also offers a warning sign that officials can’t take riders’ comfort with mass transit for granted.
Massport, Leave the Bus Lanes Alone
Massport is right to be concerned about attempts to construct housing next to the exit from the state’s only container port. But trying to push their freight trucks into bus lanes is a step too far.
Boston’s New Mayor Should Seize Transportation Opportunities
Boston Mayor Kim Janey takes office during one of the most challenging times in modern history. At the same time, this extraordinary moment can be the start of a sustained, more equitable and prosperous future for Boston if she makes two key moves.
Cities Announce 14 Miles of New Bus Lanes
The MBTA and city officials in Boston, Somerville, Everett and Chelsea will install up to 14 miles of dedicated bus lanes across the region through the spring, a project that they said will help minimize the risks of COVID-19 for bus commuters.
New Bus Lanes Cut 12 Minutes Off Key MBTA Route
A new series of bus lanes in downtown Boston has shaved 12 minutes off a major MBTA bus route: the Silver Line’s SL4 and SL5 service to Nubian Square.
How to Avoid a Traffic Disaster
Tens of thousands rely on the MBTA and other transit agencies to get around. For them to safely go back to work, these systems will need to move faster and more reliably. Local and state officials need to give them the tools to do so.
MBTA Board Member Rips Bus Performance as ‘Awful’
A top MBTA official remains unsatisfied with the bus fleet performance, slamming the on-time rates Monday as “abysmal” after raising similar concerns several times in recent months.
MBTA Board Backs Commuter Rail Transformation
The MBTA’s board on Monday voted to back substantial investment in the commuter rail system, outlining support for electrifying the system and running more frequent service through the most dense corridors.
A First Step in Everett Square’s Renewal
The city of Everett is sending the word to regional and national developers that its downtown is ready for a long-overdue refresh. And the message seems to be hitting its target.
Would You Build Over an MBTA Bus Yard? Report Pushes Mixed-Use to Fund Key Investments
If the MBTA wants to expand or electrify its bus fleet, which carries one in three of its riders and on which many have pinned their hopes for congestion-defeating transit improvements, it needs to come up with around $1 billion or more. Commercial real estate development could provide that cash, a new report suggests.
To Fight Congestion, Baker Pitches Work from Home Tax Credit
Gov. Charlie Baker is proposing a new program, capped at $50 million per year, that would give employers a a $2,000-per-employee tax credit if they let workers telecommute and therefore avoid traveling on already-clogged roads during rush hour.
Data Shows Boston-Area Bus Improvement Experiments Paid Off, Sped Up Commutes
Several suburban Boston communities’ experiments with improving MBTA bus routes have succeeded, according to a new report from The Barr Foundation, speeding up trips significantly and making the buses more reliable.
Boston’s Development Needs Mitigation. Try Bus Lanes.
Instead of demanding less density from developers – or worse, more parking – more communities should follow the example of towns like Arlington.
