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Failing to address America’s $90 billion backlog of public transit modernization needs, also referred to as State of Good Repair, results in a loss of $340 billion in business revenue to the U.S. economy over a six-year period, according to an new APTA study.
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The initial report was made possible by a law signed in August 2016 that allowed the state to start collecting the data for the first time.
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Construction of the 4.3-mile Green Light Rail extension is expected to begin later this year, with revenue service beginning in 2021.
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Vacant and underutilized land surrounding 13 Gateway City commuter rail stations could house up to 230,000 residents and 230,000 jobs.
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Using more sophisticated data to generate better predictions, and train arrival times are now refreshed every six seconds.
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The investments will contribute to the ongoing implementation of the 58 projects and policies identified in Go Boston 2030, which is the city’s long-term transportation plan unveiled in 2017.
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The agency says hardware is being installed on three lines, with a goal of finishing by year’s end, however, the system won’t go live until 2020.
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The introduction of Apple Pay enables customers to purchase fares with just a tap, reducing the amount of time to make a purchase.
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In an MBTA Transit Police affidavit filed in Dorchester District Court, investigators said the driver told authorities he reached into his backpack to “take a quick peek” at his phone shortly before the Dec. 29 crash.
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Randy Clarke has served as the VP, operations and member services, at the American Public Transportation Association since April 2016.
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