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Better late than never? Arlington exploring MBTA Red Line extension
A request from the town to repeal a law that effectively scuttled Red Line expansion has already passed the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
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Better late than never? Push in Arlington to extend the MBTA Red Line
Decades ago, Arlington wanted nothing to do with the T. Now? Some in the town are asking for the Red Line to be extended there.
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New poll tests statewide support for MBTA zoning law
The controversial MBTA Communities Act has generated legal action and plenty of hand-wringing around Beacon Hill, but a new poll found voters are more likely to support the zoning reform measure than oppose it. An even 50% of likely voters think the law enacted in 2021 is “good policy,” compared to 31% who called it “bad policy,” a 19-point difference,…
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Shuttles replacing service on Green Line due to power issue
Shuttle buses are replacing service on the B, C and D branches of the MBTA’s Green Line on Monday morning due to a power issue at Kenmore.
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Power issue on Green Line has been resolved, T says
A power issue on the Green Line early Monday morning has been resolved, according to the MBTA. Shuttle buses replaced service on the B, C and D branches of the MBTA’s Green Line for about an hour due to a power issue at Kenmore. The T announced the issue at 5:17 a.m. on X. They said shuttle buses were...
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Man exposes himself to 6-year-old girl, her mom at Boston MBTA station
A 27-year-old man was arrested Saturday night after he allegedly exposed himself to a 6-year-old girl and her mother at an MBTA station in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood. Transit police say they were patrolling Ruggles Station around 6 p.m. when they were alerted by a citizen that a man had fully exposed himself to the little girl and her mom....
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Turning a (Fields) corner: Data show improvements in T service
The T is turning the corner on some major improvements, like slow zones and unfilled jobs, and even advocates who previously hadn’t hesitated to criticize the T are now singing its praises.
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These are the MBTA service changes planned for October as repair work continues
The MBTA has announced service changes for next month on the Mattapan, Green and Orange lines as the agency continues working to improve reliability across the system. Riders will be able to find more information on these services changes through in-station signage, in-station public announcements and online at mbta.com/alerts. There will also be transit ambassadors and MBTA staff available...
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Train hits teen driver's car, stuck on MBTA tracks, in Stoughton
A teenage driver managed to avoid being injured after his car got stuck on MBTA Commuter Rail tracks and was hit by a train Thursday night in Stoughton, Massachusetts, police said. The driver told officers he’d taken a wrong turn and ended up getting stuck on the tracks, according to MBTA Transit Police. When the train hit the car,...
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Service suspended on parts of Red Line for 24 days
The latest MBTA project will close parts of the Red Line for nearly a month. A big stretch of tracks will be replaced and should improve travels times, the T says.
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24-day service suspension on parts of Red Line starts Friday
The T says a section of the Red Line will be out a service for weeks to eliminate slow zones.
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MBTA begins 24-day closure for parts of the Red Line
MBTA Red Line riders will have to expect some disruption over the next few weeks as crews are starting a new project to eliminate slow zones. Its 24-day closure starts Friday, allowing crews to replace nearly 20 miles of track. While the end goal is something Red Line riders are looking forward to, those who use the T stop at…
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New MBTA reduced fare program begins
A new program being unveiled by the MBTA Wednesday is giving a helping hand to low income riders.
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MBTA low-income reduced fare program begins Wednesday
The MBTA’s new program aimed to help lower-income riders will start on Wednesday.
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New MBTA low-income reduced fare program begins Wednesday: Here's what to know
A new MBTA program that will cut the price of fares significantly begins Wednesday. Tens of thousands of people are eligible, and it could save them hundreds of dollars a year. “Whether you are using a Commuter Rail, a ferry, a bus or the ride, if you qualify you are now going to get a discounted fair,” said Gov. Maura…
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MBTA's low-income reduced fare applications to open
The MBTA is giving almost any adult living on a low income in Massachusetts the chance to apply for reduced fares starting Tuesday.
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MBTA launches new reduced fare program for low-income riders
The MBTA’s income-eligible reduced fare program is launching Wednesday, potentially cutting transit costs in half for about 60,000 riders. It offers reduced fares to riders between the ages of 18 and 64, at or below 200% of the federal poverty level – that’s $30,120 a year for a single person or $62,400 for a family of four. Previously, reduced fares…
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Power outage halts MBTA subway, trolley service for 20 minutes
MBTA subway and trolley service was knocked out for just over 20 minutes Tuesday because of a power issue at a substation in downtown Boston, officials said. Most of the train service was restored by about 1:40 p.m., but the MBTA said over an hour later that Orange Line service was still affected, with signal issues in Jamaica Plain, between…
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MBTA fall services changes feature updated Route 66 bus
The MBTA is on a new fall service schedule which features an updated route for the Route 66 bus. The changes, which went into effect on Aug. 25, use the Harvard Bus Tunnel to offer new stops and a new layover location. The bus will no longer stop at JFK at Eliot Street, and instead stop at 16 Eliot Street….
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Red Line suspension extended after collision involving track maintenance vehicles
The current suspension of the MBTA Red Line service will be extended through Monday after an overnight incident involving track maintenance vehicles, the T announced Friday. A construction vehicle hit another construction truck at about 12:30 a.m. near the Longfellow Bridge in Boston, according to the T, who said the truck was then pushed into another construction vehicle. Work was…