The MBTA’s West Medford, Franklin and Walpole stations will receive completed installments of the new mini-high station platform by the end of the month.
Wellesley Square Station features freestanding mini high platforms on top of the existing inaccessible inbound and outbound platforms, as well as improvements to various paths...
South Coast Rail will give the communities of Taunton, Freetown, New Bedford, Middleboro and Fall River, Mass., passenger rail service for the first time in 65 years.
PTC automatically controls train speeds when needed, reducing the risk of train collisions and preventing human error, while ATC is an upgrade to the existing signal system and...
The MBTA’s Better Bus Project is working to integrate MBTA bus locations into real-time traffic signal adjustments through a city-wide transit signal priority upgrade.
This week’s transit update includes videos from Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation...
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.
Completing capital projects on time, within budget with a minimum of justified contract change orders will help build his credibility with FTA and other MBTA funding agencies....
Infrastructure economics provides the analytical tools necessary to measure the efficiency, cost-effectiveness and societal benefits of infrastructure investments that allow society...
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.
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 ...
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.
Spare will help the MBTA to enhance accessibility in customer-facing software and communications, efficiency and the experience for individuals with disabilities who rely on paratransit...
The first phase of the Bus Network Redesign is a major initiative of the Better Bus Project, which aims to improve bus service reliability, frequency and connectivity throughout...
The new Newtonville Station will be the first fully ADS accessible commuter rail station in Newton, Mass., and will include two fully accessible, level-boarding platforms.
The report was released by the MassDOT OIG and reveals MBTA achieved only one of the expected four benefits of privatizing call center services due to poor contract management...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
The plan describes both projects and programs for improving transportation throughout Massachusetts, including local aid grant programs that support municipal transportation infrastruct...
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...
The contactless payment methods will be accepted on MBTA’s buses, Green Line trolleys, Mattapan Line trolleys and at all gated subway stations to modernize the way riders pay ...
The pilot, which is set to run for a year and is funded by the MassDOT Shared Streets and Spaces grant, addresses a critical need for bus priority improvements identified by the...
When complete in spring 2025, the project will restore rail service between Boston, Mass., and the South Coast for the first time in more than 70 years.
The awards come from revenue generated by the Fair Share Amendment and are matching funds for projects and initiatives eligible for federal discretionary grants offered by the...
The plan includes more than 640 unique capital projects to modernize, expand and increase the safety and reliability of the MBTA transit network with a programmed spend of $9....
The removal of the 19 safety speed restrictions along more than five miles of the Blue Line will give riders more than three minutes of travel time back.
The comprehensive training included classroom instruction, hands-on experience and extensive safety protocols, ensuring that each graduate is well-equipped to handle the demands...
The new program will provide riders who are aged 26-64, non-disabled and have low income with reduced fares of approximately 50 percent off on all MBTA modes.
Crews were able to complete the work due to unencumbered access to track areas while Orange Line service was suspended between Jackson Square and North Station for four days from...
Crews were able to complete the work due to unencumbered access to track areas while Green Line service was suspended on the B, C and D branches for 18 days.
The free fare program was set to end in late February 2024 but will be able to extend operations through the use of American Rescue Plan Act funding to reimburse the MBTA for ...
Riders will now experience fewer unplanned service disruptions related to older tracks, older infrastructure, signal issues or power problems on the Green Line D Branch.
The MBTA, in partnership with Commuter Rail operator Keolis, was able to accelerate construction of the Lynn Commuter Rail Station on the Newburyport/Rockport Line temporary platform...
The MBTA granted the construction extension to GLX Constructors while directing the contractors to provide additional resources to accelerate the repair work.
MBTA crews replaced more than 2,000 feet of rail and 115 crossties on the Red Line, alleviated six speed restrictions in the area between South Station and JFK/UMass and alleviated...
The new contract features wage increases, Retirement Eligible Retention bonuses, the implementation of Longevity Bonus program, a one-time bonus of 10 percent for eligible retirees...
The authority’s Capital Needs Assessment and Inventory found more than 75 percent of its commuter rail signals, transit track and power assets are out of State of Good Repair....
Monica Tibbits-Nutt had previously been serving as acting secretary since mid-September and was previously undersecretary for transportation with MassDOT.
The work, which took 16 days to complete, featured crews replacing nearly 5,000 feet of rail and 1,174 crossties on the Ashmont Branch and nearly 4,700 feet of rail and 1,380 ...
The Bus Priority Vision and Toolkit focuses on establishing better transit practices to increase efficiency through the use of dedicated bus lanes and signaling.
MBTA was able to accelerate work on the temporary platform after Keolis provided an alternative platform design and modified construction plan that helped to shorten procurement...
Commuter Rail tracks were damaged when severe flash flooding on Sept. 11 overwhelmed the Leominster’s drainage system and washed away the ground under both sets of tracks near...
The reports include an independent report conducted by Carlson Transport Consulting LCC and an internal review by the MBTA Safety Department and revealed deficiencies in track...
MBTA is aiming to develop a culture that supports safety, modernize its system to improve connectivity, build a diverse workforce, improve ridership and openly communicate about...
The changes to the Operations Control Center policies are part of the MBTA’s ongoing efforts to improve safety and security for both workers and riders.
The emergency response exercise was held to allow public safety personnel from the area of Campanelli Drive in Freetown to receive hands-on commuter rail equipment familiarization...
The agreement is part of increased efforts by the Healey-Driscoll Administration to ensure the MBTA retains experienced and trained frontline workers, with the goal of shoring...
Ashland Station will close on August 26 through fall 2023, with alternate shuttle bus service available for passengers to perform critical improvement work.
During the closure, crews completed full-depth track replacement at Blandford Street, Packard’s Corner and between Harvard Avenue and Griggs Street Stations, amounting to 2,800...
The Lynn Ferry, which operates 10 trips per day on weekdays between Lynn and Boston, begins operations and will provide another travel option ahead of the short-term closure of...
The Service Delivery Report evaluated MBTA service from late August 2022 to mid-December 2022 and gives information on ridership, span of service, service coverage, accessibility...
The budget, which totals $2.7 billion, will sustain levels of service while making strategic investments in safety, staffing and hiring, key capital investments and design work...
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...
The MassDOT chief safety officer is a new position created by Gov. Healey; Lavin will serve as the primary representative for overall safety issues relating to transportation....
The purchase will allow the MBTA to better serve commuter rail operations’ existing and future equipment and maneuvering needs in the commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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.
The Safety First program’s goal is to bring an understanding of rail safety rules to residents in southeastern Massachusetts who haven’t had commuter rail service in decades.
The improvements include upgrades to the tracks, switches and signals, providing better operational reliability to MBTA’s nine Commuter Rail lines that terminate at South Station...
The new dashboard includes a description of each Corrective Action Plan, which is intended to correct the MBTA’s analysis and recommendations, and the status of steps being taken...
Assignments under the contract will focus on enhancing the efficiency and reliability of bus operations and improving the passenger experience along the system’s 171 bus routes...
Garage levels G, 2, 3, and 4 will reopen to drivers while Level 5 will remain closed, and there will be no access to the lobby floor, as the MBTA continues to repair damage from...
The acquisition is aligned with RINA's strategy to grow both organically and via acquisitions and further strengthens the group's geographic footprint, which already has a presence...
Locating the layover facility at Widett Circle will reduce the time trains must layover at South Station, which will increase capacity for additional rail services at the station...
The approved grants were awarded through a competitive process, based upon criteria such as key safety messages, target audiences and evaluation methods.