As we seek to expand and improve transit services, we need to keep ridership in mind. Of course, this makes economic sense, but it also makes environmental sense — mass transit vehicles are large and require a lot of energy for propulsion.
MBTA
57 bus, 70/70a watertown cambridge bus, 71 watertown bus, 73 waverley bus, 74/75 belmont center bus, advertising displays, bikes on the mbta, commuter rail, fares and finances, green line, long term vision, pension fund transparency, red line
Green Line Transformation Public Meeting
The MBTA will hold public meetings on the planned Green Line Expansion.
MBTA Seeking Proposals for Reimagined Bus Network
The MBTA has issued an open call for public input on how to redesign its bus network to better serve the region’s changing transportation needs
MBTA Behind on Climate Adaptation
At a recent MBTA board meeting, it became alarmingly clear that the MBTA is behind in its planning for climate resiliency.
Red Line Update (6/21)
MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak called me this morning to brief me about the Red Line’s troubles and his response.
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.