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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2006

METRO Briefs

Teen who stole LYNX bus sentenced Massachusetts approves deal to cut bus emissions NYC transit union chief re-elected

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2006

METRO Briefs

Court rules B.C. Transit, TransLink rules violate Charter NYPD deploys K-9 units on MTA subway system Massachusetts, environmental group settle lawsuit

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ArticlesMay 1, 2006

Boston Commuter Rail Line Builds Successful Model for Privatization

With a well-conceived partnership framework, constant team collaboration, accountability and commitment to customer service, the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad is setting ridership and performance records.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2006

Massachusetts Transportation Center Uses TOD to Revive City

The Patricia McGovern Transportation Center in Lawrence lures businesses back to a once bustling but lately neglected manufacturing district.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2004

California bans bus driver cell-phone use

Including Arizona and Massachusetts, three states have now implemented the legislation.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2003

One dead, four injured in bus stop shooting

A man fired into a crowd waiting at a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority bus stop Wednesday afternoon, killing one and injuring four others, one critically.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2003

MBTA commuter rail service to be operated by MBCR

The Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Co. signed a $1 billion five-year contract with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to provide commuter rail services.

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Articlesby StaffApril 1, 2002

MBTA writes new ad policy to curb lawsuits

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority overhauled its advertising policy and clearly defined its guidelines as a way of deterring lawsuits, which have cost the system hundreds of thousands of dollars to battle.

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2001

Massachusetts mandates emissions testing

In an effort to enhance its clean air campaign, Massachusetts began a new program which will require diesel vehicles, specifically heavy-duty vehicles over 10,000 pounds, to undergo emissions testing.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2000

Contract Negotiations Threatened Loss Of Funding For MBTA

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) was recently forced to extend its maintenance contract with Amtrak or give up crucial federal funding.

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