The MBTA announced today that real time tracking information is now available for Green Line trains. In Phase I of this highly anticipated project, users will be able to track above ground train locations in real time. As this press release explains, more features are forthcoming in future phases.
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Comm. Ave. Green Line Improvements Public Meeting October 23
Please join Senator Brownsberger and other elected officials on Thursday, October 23, 6:00-8:00 PM at the Boston Public Library for a presentation by MBTA personnel on a proposed project to consolidate four Green Line stops along Commonwealth Avenue. Here are more details about the meeting.
Daytime Lane Closures – I-90 Median Barrier Project
In an effort to reduce the overall duration of the I-90 Median Barrier Project, MassDOT has announced that it will be starting a daytime work pilot program involving lane closures during off-peak daytime hours. If the pilot is successful, this could help speed along the project, which has been causing heavy delays during peak periods.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: BOWKER OVERPASS – UPCOMING LANE RESTRICTIONS
More lane restrictions are upcoming on the Bowker Overpass beginning on Tuesday, October 14.
BSA Beacon Park Yards Event
Harry Mattison passed along the following notice about an upcoming meeting regarding the Beacon Park Yards hosted by the Boston Society of Architects on Wednesday, October 29 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Architecture Boston Expo at the BCEC Convention Center.
Improvements to Symphony Station
In response to feedback we received from constituents at this year’s annual Green Line Meeting, the MBTA undertook a comprehensive maintenance/rehabilitation project at Symphony Station. Here are improvements made by MBTA maintenance since the Green Line Meeting.