Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)

Boston, MA 02116

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Boston, MA 02116
United States of America
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Products and Press Releases

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...
MBTA
Safety & Security

MBTA to launch Narcan pilot on Red Line

July 12, 2024
The pilot program will make Narcan available to the public at five Red Line stations.
MBTA
Fare Collection

MBTA to launch contactless payment methods on various transit methods Aug. 1

July 10, 2024
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 ...
MBTA
Infrastructure

MBTA removes six safety speed restrictions on Orange Line

July 5, 2024
The removal of the safety speed restrictions will result in a safer, more reliable trip for riders with fewer unplanned service disruptions.
City of Somerville
Infrastructure

MBTA, city of Somerville, Mass., invest in bus lane improvements on Washington Street

June 24, 2024
The project focuses on bus prioritization through the extension of bus queue jump lanes with early traffic signals.
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Infrastructure

MBTA begins train testing on South Coast Rail Project

June 17, 2024
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.

Articles & News

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.
MBTA
Appointed MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng and Massachusetts Transportation Secretary Gina Fiandaca ride the MBTA Green Line on March 27.
Management

Gov. Healey appoints Phillip Eng to be MBTA GM

March 27, 2023
Eng, a former president of LIRR and COO of MTA, will begin his new role on April 10.
MBTA
Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito were today joined by federal, state, MassDOT, MBTA, and local leadership to celebrate the opening of the Medford Branch of the Green Line Extension.
Rail

MBTA opens Medford Branch of Green Line Extension

Dec. 13, 2022
The branch includes five new stations and extends the northern end of the Green Line through Somerville and Medford, Mass.
MBTA
MBTA Steve Poftak speaks at a press conference ahead of this year's 30-day shutdown of the Orange Line for maintenance; Poftak sent a letter to employees this week notifying them of his intention to leave the authority in January 2023.
Management

Steve Poftak leaving MBTA at the beginning of January 2023

Nov. 2, 2022
Poftak says he takes “great pride” in the MBTA’s accomplishments during his four-years at the helm and expressed gratitude toward the MBTA team.
MBTA
A rendering of a Type 10 Supercar; MBTA has ordered 102 of these cars from CAF USA Inc.
Vehicles

CAF USA lands MBTA Type 10 ‘Supercar’ order

Sept. 6, 2022
The “supercars” will operate on MBTA’s Green Line and feature greater capacity, accessibility improvements and the latest technology.

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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Management

Massachusetts awards more than $13 million in funding for 14 local transportation infrastructure projects

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...
MBTA
Management

MBTA Board of Directors approves Fiscal Years 2025-2029 MBTA Capital Investment Plan

June 12, 2024
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....
Infrastructure

MBTA to begin replacement of South Elm Bridge on Haverhill Line July 15

June 5, 2024
MBTA will be replacing the nearly-120-year-old bridge with a modern single-span structure with a useful life of 75 years.
MBTA
Maintenance

Skanska awarded supplemental track improvements contract for MBTA Red Line

May 21, 2024
This project will involve the replacement of crossties, rail and restrained rail along both tangent, curved and restrained curve track.
APTA
Bus

APTA reveals winners of 2024 International Bus Roadeo

Taking place during the 2024 Mobility Conference in Portland, Ore., this was the first time the event has taken place since the COVID-19 pandemic.
MBTA
Infrastructure

MBTA removes 19 safety speed restrictions on Blue Line

May 2, 2024
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.
NFI
Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

MBTA awards zero-emission bus order to New Flyer

May 2, 2024
New Flyer will be tasked with providing the MBTA with 80 new 40-foot Xcelsior CHARGE NG buses.
MBTA
Management

MBTA names David Perry director of commuter ferry services

April 29, 2024
The newly created position will oversee and administer the MBTA's contract for ferry services.
MBTA
Signage and Displays

MBTA launches bus stop signage pilot

April 11, 2024
The pilot, which will last until May 3, 2024, comes in advance of anticipated bus service changes as part of the Bus Network Redesign Program.