Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)

Boston, MA 02116

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Boston, MA 02116
United States of America
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MBTA removes 20 speed restrictions on Orange Line.
Maintenance

MBTA removes 20 speed restrictions on Orange Line

Oct. 24, 2024
As the result of the year-long Track Improvement Program, only one percent of MBTA’s entire transit system remains speed restricted.
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
MBTA's new bus lanes will prepare the agency for the new Route 104 bus service which will help to connect communities from the city of Everett to the city of Chelsea.
Infrastructure

MBTA teams up with local communities to implement new bus lanes

Oct. 22, 2024
The new bus lanes will prepare the agency for the new Route 104 bus service which will help to connect communities from the city of Everett to the city of Chelsea.
MBTA
MBTA bus.
Bus

MBTA to launch Phase 1 of its Bus Network Redesign Dec. 15

Oct. 8, 2024
The Bus Network Redesign is a major initiative of the Better Bus Project, aimed at improving bus service reliability, frequency and connectivity throughout the region.
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
This new technology system was developed to assist bus operators with safely navigating their routes, detours, and roadway challenges.
Communications, Navigation, CAD-AVL, GPS

MBTA and Swiftly pilot new transit navigation system

Oct. 2, 2024
The system will be implemented into up to 100 buses by the end of the year as a part of the MBTA’s NextGen Bus Navigation Pilot.
MBTA
MBTA bus.
Management

MBTA to release Climate Assessment

Sept. 27, 2024
The assessment takes stock of the MBTA’s climate mandate, achievements to date and identifies next steps for enhancing the transit system’s resilience and sustainability.
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
MBTA works to improve Red Line services with plans for new construction vehicle entrance
Infrastructure

MBTA works to improve Red Line services with plans for new construction vehicle entrance

Sept. 17, 2024
The project will work to improve the MBTA’s ability to maintain the Red Line, which will also result in faster, more frequent and more reliable service for riders.
MBTA
MBTA Commuter Rail train.
Management

LTD, MBTA ridership up during FY 24

Sept. 11, 2024
Both agencies recorded higher levels of ridership during FY 24 compared to FY 23.
MassDOT
MassDOT, MBTA celebrate launch of Income-Eligible Reduced Fares Program.
Fare Collection

MassDOT, MBTA celebrate launch of Income-Eligible Reduced Fares Program

The new program provides riders who are aged 18-64 and have low-income with reduced one-way and round-trip fares of approximately 50 percent off on all MBTA buses, subway, Commuter...
MBTA
Crews performed improvement work along the Red Line.
Maintenance

MBTA removes six safety speed restrictions on Red Line

Aug. 29, 2024
Five speed restrictions were planned to be removed, with a sixth slow zone identified during the service suspension that was also lifted.

Articles & News

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A Type 10 mockup vehicle stood displayed under a tent at City Hall Plaza.
Vehicles

MBTA, NJ Transit to bring in new rail cars

Oct. 31, 2024
MBTA celebrated the arrival of a future Green Line Type 10 vehicle mockup while NJ Transit showcased the agency’s new Multilevel III Power Cars.
Amtrak
Transit agencies, state DOT’s come together to celebrate See Tracks? Think Train® Week.
Safety & Security

Transit agencies, state DOT’s come together to participate in See Tracks? Think Train® Week

Sept. 27, 2024
The week was launched by OLI in 2017 to focus attention on the importance of making safe choices when driving or walking near railroad tracks and trains.
MBTA
MBTA fare gates.
Fare Collection

Fare collection updates: Hinton Public Transit, MBTA, NJ Transit

Aug. 16, 2024
HPT in Hinton, Alberta, and MBTA are looking to make it easier for riders to pay for using their respective transit systems while NJ Transit is offering a free week of public ...
MBTA
Maintenance

Rail maintenance updates from MBTA and TTC

July 31, 2024
The rail maintenance work targets the removal of zones where trains are required to move slower..
NCTD
Management

TOD updates from MBTA and NCTD

May 20, 2024
MBTA and NCTD have entered a series of agreements with developers that will see more housing going up near their respective transit systems.
Denver RTD
Safety & Security

Six transit agencies join federal ‘The Challenge to Save Lives from Overdose’ initiative

March 19, 2024
Denver RTD, BART, NJ Transit Police, SEPTA and WMATA train and equip officers with Narcan while MBTA is working to make Narcan available at all Red Line Heavy Rail Stations.
MBTA
A solar canopy at MBTA's West Hingham commuter rail station.
Management

MBTA zeros in on sustainability with new office focused on climate and resiliency

The authority’s new Climate and Resiliency Policy and Planning team will be part of MBTA’s Policy and Strategic Planning Division.
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Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

MBTA progresses commitment to more sustainable future with zero-emission bus contract, RFQ for renewable electricity

July 28, 2023
The authority awarded a $119 million contract to New Flyer and plans to issue an RFQ for renewable electricity.
MBTA
Traffic congestion on Columbus Ave in Jamaica Plain and Roxbury, with multiple MBTA buses stuck behind cars (2020). The authority has been working to install transit signal priority technology on strategic routes to speed bus movements.
Technology

FHWA awards more than $52 million to improve travel experiences

May 26, 2023
The eight states to receive the grants will use the funds to implement technology-based solutions to improve safety, mobility, connectivity and performance of highway and transit...
Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation
HART is aiming to turn the first segment of its rail project over to Honolulu DTS at the end of May and have the rail line in operation by late July.
Rail

Ready for Rail: A Look at 2023’s Big Projects

April 18, 2023
Following a dip in activity due to the pandemic and other delays, 2023 may serve as a ramp up to a flood of new projects coming online during the next few years.

Videos & Resources

Mass Transit Weekly Update 5/6/2016
Rail

Mass Transit Weekly Update 5/6/2016

May 6, 2016
This week’s transit update includes videos from Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation...
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the MBTA's Operations Control Center
Home

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the MBTA's Operations Control Center

May 6, 2016
MBTA invited the public into the central hub of Boston's mass transit system, the subway and light rail control center and operations hub, showing the public how it runs.

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Crews performed improvement work along the Green Line B Branch.
Maintenance

MBTA removes eight safety speed restrictions on Green Line B Branch

Aug. 20, 2024
The removal of the safety speed restrictions will result in a safer, more reliable trip for riders with fewer unplanned service disruptions.
MBTA
MBTA purchases additional 41 bi-level commuter rail cars from Hyundai Rotem.
Vehicles

MBTA purchases additional 41 bi-level commuter rail cars from Hyundai Rotem

Aug. 15, 2024
The additional commuter rail cars are part of a contract option under a 2019 agreement that included a base order of 83 railcars.
MassDOT
MassDOT celebrates $54 million plan to bring battery-electric train service to Fairmount Commuter Line.
Vehicles

MassDOT celebrates $54 million plan to bring battery-electric train service to Fairmount Commuter Line

In July, the MBTA Board of Directors approved Keolis’s plan to introduce BEMUs onto the Fairmount Line, which would run every 20 minutes on weekdays.
Facilities

MBTA hosts joint development forum to explore transformation of Alewife Complex

Aug. 13, 2024
The Alewife Complex includes a Red Line station, a 2,733-space parking garage and additional Commuter Rail facilities.
MBTA
Rail

MBTA transfers dispatching responsibilities for South Coast Rail territory to Keolis Commuter Services

Aug. 5, 2024
The upcoming transition includes preparations for Keolis to assume maintenance responsibilities, effective Feb. 1, 2025.
MBTA
Management

MBTA names Jeff Cook chief administrative officer, Alicia Gomes executive director of light rail

July 29, 2024
MBTA General Manager and CEO Phil Eng said both professionals will enhance the authority's ability to deliver safe and reliable services to customers.
Alt. Mobility

MassDOT receives $360,000 ICAM Program grant to launch two-year statewide mobility management pilot

The pilot program will expand mobility by helping connect potential riders to a wide range of services and bring organizations together where there are gaps in the transportation...
MBTA
Management

MassDOT Board of Directors approves FY 2025-2029 five-year Capital Investment Plan

The plan describes both projects and programs for improving transportation throughout Massachusetts, including local aid grant programs that support municipal transportation infrastruct...
Keolis Commuter Services
Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

Keolis Commuter Services complete station beautification efforts at two Fairmount Line stations

Volunteers worked with community groups and local officials at Talbot Avenue Station and Four Corners/Geneva Station to clean up the station areas, plant flowers and clear overgrown...