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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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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2024

MBTA Launches NextGen Bus Navigation Pilot Program

In partnership with Swiftly, off-the-shelf tablet technology will be piloted in the operator cabs of up to 100 buses by the end of the year, providing turn-by-turn directions similar to navigation apps like Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2024

Massachusetts Wins $472M Federal Grant for Draw One Bridge Replacement

The project will allow for more train capacity, faster and more reliable rides, and increased safety on MBTA commuter rail and Amtrak trains.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 10, 2024

Biz Briefs: INIT, Spare, and Keolis

Check out the latest news and information from New York, Boston, and more.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2024

Keolis, MBTA Launch NaviLens Pilot to Help Blind, Low Vision Riders

The technology allows passengers who are blind or have low vision to navigate the stations with a smartphone app.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2024

MBTA Adding More Railcars to Deal with Ridership Growth

The agreement with Hyundai Rotem will bring an additional 41 state-of-the-art bi-level commuter railcars — to a previously agreed-upon 83 cars — to the MBTA network.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2024

MBTA Launching Income-Eligible Reduced Fare Program

A meaningful improvement for fare equity, the new program provides riders who are aged 18 to 64 and have low income with reduced one-way fares of approximately 50% off on all MBTA buses, subway, commuter rail, and paratransit travel.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2024

Boston’s MBTA Begins Search for Alewife Complex Joint Development Partner

The Alewife Complex includes a Red Line station, a 2,733-space parking garage, and additional Commuter Rail facilities.

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