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Newsby StaffAugust 28, 2019

Amtrak, MassDOT launch new 'Valley Flyer' line

The train will travel along the Connecticut River, with trains making station stops in four different cities.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2019

MBTA teaming with TNCs to support more wheelchair-accessible vehicles

Companies, like Uber and Lyft, will receive a subsidy on a per-hour basis for every hour that wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available for use.

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2019

MBTA launches licensing pilot for micromobility devices

The pilot seeks to encourage and expand mobility options that help people get where they need to go.

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Newsby StaffMarch 12, 2019

MBTA opens $17M rail station on schedule, on budget

The Blue Hill Avenue Station marks the completion of the Fairmount Commuter Rail Line.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2018

MassDOT issues RFP for transit action plan

The Lynn, Massachusetts study is anticipated to begin early next year and will include opportunities to create and improve access to transit locations and more.

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2018

Mass. BRT pilot combines design, art to launch improved experience

Featuring the work of five local artists along the corridor, the pilot aims to bring more efficient and reliable service.

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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2018

MassDOT, MBTA unveil 'Focus 40' transportation investment plan

The 35-page plan could bring a potential superstation and subway line extensions to Boston.

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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 StaffSeptember 20, 2016

MBTA Launches RIDE Pilot Program with Uber, Lyft

MBTA has launched a pilot program with ride-share companies Uber and Lyft to save costs and deliver customers of the MBTA’s “THE RIDE” options for on-demand service through their smartphones.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2016

FRA approves blueprint to connect Boston, New Haven to Montreal via rail

The Initiative proposes to restore service between Boston and New Haven, Conn., through Springfield, Mass. and Hartford, Conn., and add new service between Boston and Montreal.

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