Boston residents who’ve lost relatives to overdoses can now apply for financial assistance
Family members can receive up to $5,000 to cover services including childcare costs, clinical therapy or behavioral health ...
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Report Argues More Density Needed Across MBTA Network
Despite having one of North America's most extensive commuter rail and subway networks, Greater Boston has some of the least-dense areas around transit stations, according to a new report.
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MBTA, city of Boston partner to improve travel times, transit reliability
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and the city of Boston have partnered to improve transit reliability and ...
Wicked Local1d
Wasting time sitting at red lights on the bus? New traffic system to change that in Boston
Buses traveling through the corridor spent 21% less time waiting at red lights on average and arrived at a green light 5% ...
The Harvard Crimson1d
The T Is Working Again. Leaders, Don’t Hit the Brakes.
Great transportation creates great cities. By pursuing an affordable, sustainable, equitable, and stable MBTA, we are pursuing a future where everyone can truly enjoy what Boston has to offer.
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MBTA completes commuter rail Automatic Train Control installation
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has completed implementation of Automatic Train Control on its commuter rail ...
Strong wind gusts damage construction sites and cause power outages in Massachusetts
Strong wind gusts in Massachusetts caused damage to construction sites and brought down trees in the Boston area on Tuesday.
WHDH2d
MBTA to increase speed on Red Line from 40 to 50 mph
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced there will be a 10 mile-per-hour (MPH) increase from 40 to 50 ...
Red Line branch’s maximum speed increasing to 50 mph, MBTA says
The MBTA announced that the Braintree branch of the Red Line will be increasing speeds as a result of the Track Improvement ...
WHDH3d
MBTA officials announce speed increase on red line service
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced there will be a 10 mile-per-hour (MPH) increase from 40 to 50 MPH on parts<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...
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MBTA Tells Riders to Expect Faster Speeds on Subways and Buses
The T aims to increase subway speeds on the Braintree branch of the Red Line to 50 mph within the next few days, and to 55 ...
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The wildest stats and numbers from Boston's 'Snowmageddon' winter of 2015
Boston got over 110 inches of snow during the historic 2015 winter — and that wasn't the only wild number. Here’s a look back ...