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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2025

Massachusetts Lands $102M in Federal Grants

The funding will benefit projects in communities across the state, including Longmeadow, Adams, North Adams, Williamstown, Pittsfield, Southbridge, Quincy, Boston, Somerville, and Revere.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 23, 2024

Boston Successfully Completes Track Improvement Program

Since 2023, the MBTA removed more than 220 speed restrictions and replaced 250,000 feet of rail across the system, saving riders 2.4 million minutes every weekday and generating nearly $1 million in economic benefit every day.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2024

MBTA Teams with Spare to Automate Paratransit Service

The collaboration provides cutting-edge paratransit technology and services to customers of one of the largest transit systems in the U.S., enhancing accessibility in customer-facing software and communications, efficiency, and the experience for individuals with disabilities who rely on paratransit services.

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Newsby StaffNovember 26, 2024

MBTA's Red Line Now Slow Zone-Free for First Time in 20 Years

As a result of unencumbered access to track areas, crews accomplished important work to lift two speed restrictions along over 2,000 feet of track as part of the Track Improvement Program.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 25, 2024

MBTA Launches New Mobile App

MBTA launches MBTA Go, an app that provides real-time information for all fixed route services and improves communication between MBTA and riders.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2024

Boston's MBTA Releases Strategic Plan Update

The report outlines substantial achievements across the system over the past year.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 13, 2024

MBTA Successfully Completes Track Work on Red Line

With the Red Line track work completed, MBTA was able to lift five critical speed restrictions, bringing the total number of restrictions present along their subway system down to four.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2024

MBTA, AlphaRoute Hit 1M Optimized Trips on Paratransit System

Boston MBTA’s The Ride pioneered the use of TNCs in paratransit back in 2016. Since then, the agency has been a reference nationwide on how to efficiently use non-dedicated service providers.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2024

Boston's MBTA, NJ Transit Unveil Railcars of the Future

With each vehicle, both agencies hope to take their fleets into the next-generation of railcar technology.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 25, 2024

Critical Track Work on Massachusetts Bay Orange Line Completed

MBTA successfully completed critical track work on the Orange Line, allowing for the removal of 20 speed restrictions.

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