There are many stories about people getting hurt and killed by trains. This one’s about what their families may endure in the pursuit of answers and justice
Family Of Woman Killed By Commuter Rail Sues MBTA For Crash Records
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“State Of Good Repair.” MBTA Solicits More Contractors To Help Fix The Mess
With the MBTA still very broken, agency lacks clarity in communications with contractors, commuters
Amid Multiple Crises, MBTA Fields Pitches For New Agency Marketing Campaign
“You don’t want to be too rosy but I actually think they can do a better job of highlighting the work they have done.”
So Much For Contracts: State Report Blasts MBTA Contractor
Company hired to run Transit Police dispatch service under-delivered, charged extra, and kept inadequate records, according to inspector general's report
T Looks To Double Shuttle Bus Use. Is Another Shutdown Looming?
Documents: “Complete shut-down of an MBTA rail route” again on the table for MBTA. Transit advocate says planning ahead is “a good thing,” but Red Line could be next and transparency is paramount.
Lessons From the T Shutdown To Apply During Upcoming Shutdowns
Remembering the inconvenience felt by many, boosting bike infrastructure, and putting the commuter rail to use for a change
Unfare? Transit Advocates Question Costly MBTA Study To Determine New Fare Structures
Under lame-duck Baker, agencies “still not asking questions like ones we might ask—they're making an assumption that fares will continue to be a large portion of revenue.”
Opinion: Trouble with a Capital T
"The Fair Share Amendment is our best chance to raise more revenue and say that safety, public transit, education, and our future are worth paying for."
Internal Emails Show How MBTA Sought To Market “Safe,” “Good” Trains As System Failed
Politically-connected marketing firm wanted to get people “excited to take the T again.” An official replied, "I am not sure people are ‘excited’ to take the T."
Media Farm: MBTA Orange Line #Traindemic Shutdown Edition
TV reporters look for silver lining in Orange Line misadventure
“Orange Line” Calamities and Shutdowns Going Back More Than a Century
Just because the T is super old doesn’t mean it used to be safe, reliable, or a legislative priority
One Effort To Help Improve Public Transportation In Mass Bolstered
“Education and youth advocacy organizations endorse Question 1 to improve transportation and public education”
Inbox: “As Trains Shut Down, ‘T: An MBTA Musical’ Returns for Fall Run”
“Boston-centric transit musical will continue for five more performances at the Rockwell”
The T Will Stay Broken Because Poor and Working People Are Seen As Expendable
If Charlie Baker had to ride the train on Friday they would have it fixed by Thursday
Opinion: It’s Time for Massachusetts to Get Real About Investing in Public Transportation
Inflation, economic instability, and the climate crisis affect all areas of the Commonwealth and require statewide solutions. One of the most effective solutions to address all three of these issues is one often missing from policymaker proposals: meaningful and equitable investments in public transportation.
As trains broke down, the MBTA’s million-dollar marketing campaign kept running
Payments to politically-connected firm for positive safety messaging continued through multiple public transit calamities
Dig This: “T: An MBTA Musical” Finds Ongoing Home In Boston Area
Musical will continue on first and third Fridays at the Rockwell in Davis Square
HOW DOES THE FARE COLLECTION SYSTEM AT THE GLX WORK?
Pols raise concerns about the temporary design at the new stations
STATE WIRE: TRANSIT COALITION SAYS MBTA RIDERS NEED LOW-INCOME FARE OPTION
“MBTA bus fares have increased by more than 200% since 1991. The Transit is Essential Coalition formed during the pandemic to ensure full MBTA service was restored following cuts.”
MBTA AND KEOLIS TAKE SAFETY STEPS IN WILMINGTON
This works comes in the aftermath of a deadly accident near the North Wilmington Station
TRANSIT ROUNDUP: WU WALKS THE WALK ON TRAIN, PLUS LICENSES FOR ALL
“The House passage of the Work and Family Mobility Act moves all state residents toward greater road safety, improved security, better public health and a more vibrant economy.”
LAUNCH OF TWO-YEAR, FARE-FREE PROGRAM FOR MBTA BUS ROUTES
Routes 23, 28, and 29 will be included
DA RACHAEL ROLLINS LAUNCHES MBTA INVESTIGATIONS
A July 2021 Green Line crash injured 27 riders, prompting the action
SHOULD THE T BE FREE?
And other public transportation quagmires, from the MBTA to DC
MAYORAL CANDIDATES SUPPORT LOW INCOME FARE SYSTEM AT MBTA
With public support for change growing, the candidates called on “the MA legislature to make public transit systems equitable and accessible."
PUBLIC TRANSIT PUBLIC GOOD RESPONDS TO RESTORING MBTA SERVICE
On March 29, the MBTA confirmed that it will "fully fund its operating budget in the coming fiscal year and begin to restore cut service."
STRANDED: MBTA CUTS, PLUS CABBIES CALL IT QUITS FROM CAMBRIDGE TO CALI
"Transportation as we know it is going to be changing."
THANKS, SOCIOPATHS!
More Mass residents have died from COVID-19 than all the Mass soldiers killed in WWII, but let’s “get back to normal,” right?
TRANSIT BREAKDOWN: AS ALWAYS, THE MOST VULNERABLE ARE IMPACTED
“This would be concerning at any time of year, but it’s especially worrisome given that we are less than a month out from a presidential election.”
MARKETING FIRM WITH POLITICAL TIES IS PAID MILLIONS TO “HUMANIZE” MBTA
A consulting firm led by the son of Gov. Charlie Baker’s 2018 reelection campaign chairman is getting $5.5 million to “humanize the brand” of the MBTA as it embarks on a massive capital projects plan—and deals with bad publicity on a near-daily basis.
