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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 11, 2024

Boston MBTA's Board Approves FY25-29 Capital Investment Plan

The FY25-29 MBTA CIP includes over 640 unique capital projects to modernize, expand, and increase the safety and reliability of the MBTA transit network with a programmed spend of $9.6 billion over the next five fiscal years, including $843 million in new funding.

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Newsby StaffMay 2, 2024

Boston's MBTA Orders 80 New Flyer Electric Buses

The purchase will be supported by funds awarded through the FTA's Low-No grant program. This contract was added to New Flyer’s backlog in Q4 2023.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 18, 2024

Boston Marathon Boosts MBTA Ridership

Extremely high ridership was especially seen on the Worcester Commuter Rail Line and the Green Line.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 9, 2024

MBTA Launches Improved Bus Stop Signage Pilot

The bus stop signage pilot comes in advance of anticipated bus service changes to come as part of the Bus Network Redesign Program.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 1, 2024

Boston's MBTA Graduates Large Group of Heavy Rail Operators

The milestone achievement is a significant step forward in the MBTA's ongoing efforts to maintain reliability and provide consistent Red, Orange, and Blue Line service.

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Safety Cornerby Lottie WestfieldFebruary 27, 2024

Taking A Look at 5 Boston MBTA Accessibility Initiatives

Over the past two decades, the agency has progressed leaps and bounds in terms of improving accessibility for local citizens.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 16, 2024

MBTA Completes Expedited Red Line Track Work

Crews accomplished this critical work due to unencumbered access to track areas while Red Line service was suspended between Alewife and Harvard stations for 10 days from February 5 to 14.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 30, 2024

MBTA Completes Expedited Track Work on Green Line

With unencumbered access to Green Line stations, crews were able to accomplish station enhancements and amenity upgrades like new flooring and lighting, which further improved the customer experience.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 26, 2024

MBTA Proposes Low-Income Fare Program

If approved by the MBTA Board of Directors, these fare changes would go into effect in spring and summer 2024.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 2, 2024

MBTA Highlights 2023 Achievements in Infrastructure, Workforce, and More

Under the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s, Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt’s, and General Manager Phillip Eng’s leadership, the MBTA made investments to upgrade aging infrastructure, attract talent, and endeavor to regain rider trust.

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