A lot has been happening through the summer at the MBTA and I wanted to offer a few updates.
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AFC 2.0
Earlier this year the MBTA entered into a contract to update its Automated Fare Collection (AFC) system, from CharlieCards to a new system that is currently known as AFC 2.0.
Reminder: MBTA Parking Rate Changes
On September 1, new parking rates will go in to effect at at parking facilities across the MBTA system.
MBTA Updates on Alewife Garage Repairs
We will continue to add communications from the MBTA about the Alewife Garage situation to this post.
Rail Vision Study Underway
MassDOT’s study of how to use our rail assets to provide better service is fully underway with completion targeted for the end of 2019.
Boston MPO Long-Range Transportation Plan Public Meeting
Long-range plan for transportation in the region.