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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2024

Boston's MBTA Strikes Labor Agreements with Entire Workforce

The accomplishment, the first of its kind since 2009, was realized within 18 months of the Healey-Driscoll Administration taking office and under the leadership of MBTA GM Phillip Eng.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2024

Boston's MBTA Provides Update on South Coast Rail Project

The project, which spans across six stations, will start running test trains June 17. When complete, the project will restore rail service between Boston and the South Coast for the first time in over 70 years.

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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 News/Media ReleaseMay 6, 2024

APTA Announces 2024 International Bus Roadeo Winners

This year’s competition took place in Portland, Ore., where 76 bus operators and 46 maintenance teams demonstrated their abilities in various driving, safety, and repair scenarios.

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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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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 8, 2024

Report Recommends Extending Silver Line in Boston

Opening in 2018, the SL3 connects Chelsea with Logan Airport, East Boston, the Seaport District, and South Station, making quick, easy connections to many area bus routes, the Blue Line, the Red Line, and the Commuter Rail.

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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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