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Newsby StaffAugust 23, 2017

Gov. Baker defends MBTA GM pick despite lawsuit

The chair of the state's Democratic party has called on Baker to "rescind the hiring of Ramirez."

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2017

Exec. with deep turnaround experience named MBTA GM/CEO

Luis Manuel Ramírez, who most recently has run his own strategic and turnaround business consulting firm, will succeed Interim GM Steve Poftak on September 12.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2017

MBTA cancels controversial commuter rail Wi-Fi plan

The proposal had triggered strong backlash from suburban residents and municipal leaders, who complained the towers were too tall, too intrusive, and that the MBTA had not provided enough notice of the project.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2017

Congressional leaders ask FCC to investigate impact of MBTA Wi-Fi project

The project would mean the installation of hundreds of 74-foot poles along every mile of track. However, as affected communities have learned details about the project, opposition has continued to gather steam.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2017

Keolis, MBTA to improve commuter rail ticket checking

Estimates suggest that up to $24 million in uncollected fare could be recovered through a ticket-checking modernization initiative and other tactics.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2017

MBTA launches PSA campaign using full-motion GIFs

These PSAs aim to promote rider etiquette and safety awareness in a new, engaging way.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2017

MBTA, STV, partners launch new Boston Landing Station

The station provides a vital link to the popular shoe and athletic apparel company’s 250,000-square-foot world headquarters and the overall Boston Landing development, encompassing 2.15 million square feet of office/lab, sports, entertainment, retail, hotel, and residential space.

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Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2017

MBTA testing new tech to help blind find bus stops

The agency will install Bluetooth beacons on bus stop signs that can communicate via a smartphone app to tell users how close they are to the stop.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2017

MBTA's acting GM to step down and join agency's control board

Steve Poftak, vice chair of the FMCB, which will extend its governance by two years, will temporarily step down to serve as MBTA's interim GM.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2017

MBTA bus operator stabbed by passenger

Police said the passengers detained the suspect until police arrived and took him into custody.

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