MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak called me this morning to brief me about the Red Line’s troubles and his response.
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MBTA Troubles
It has been a very bad week for the MBTA. Capital spending has been accelerating, but recent incidents raise questions about the operational side.
Harvard Busway Improvement
Temporary Bus Service & Stop Changes during Harvard Busway Improvements
Brighton Avenue Bus Lanes
New bus lane on Brighton Ave!
Green Line B Branch Station Consolidation
Green Line B Branch Station Consolidation Public Information Session
Regional Rail
I am increasingly convinced that the state should make a massive investment in upgrading its regional rail network. The decision is not imminent, but I’m interested in starting to get feedback from my constituents.