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The Last Thing the MBTA Needs Is Another Control Board
By Brian Kane and Isabella MacKinnon On the February 2, 2026 episode of CommonWealth Beacon’s “The Codcast,” Pioneer Institute Executive Director Jim Stergios argued that “the T’s spending is off...
Governor, MBTA Officials celebrate opening of Natick Center Commuter Station
On Monday, the Natick Center Commuter Rail Station on the Framingham/Worcester line re-opened with a ribbon-cutting and dedication from community leaders. The station was upgraded with...
MBTA Advisory Board releases MBTA FY26 Operating Budget Oversight Report
Massachusetts General Law Chapter provides for the MBTA to submit its annual budget to the Advisory Board for its independent review. Today Operating Budget Oversight Committee chair Debra Roberts,...
MBTA Advisory Board reviews MBTA’s FY26-30 Capital Investment Program
Massachusetts General Law Chapter 161a, Section 5 requires the MBTA to submit an annual capital investment plan to the Advisory Board for its review. On May 16, the Advisory Board published its...
Advisory Board attends Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce 2025 Government Affairs Forum
On April 10, the Advisory Board attended the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce 2025 Government Affairs Forum, which featured remarks from Speaker of the House. Representative Ronald J. Mariano. The...
Executive Director gives testimony before Joint Committee on Transportation
On April 10, Advisory Board Executive Director Brian Kane testified before the Joint Committee on Transportation in support of House Bill H.53 - An Act Financing Long Term Improvements to Municipal...
Opening of South Coast Rail
March 25, 2025 marked the opening of the South Coast Rail commuter line, bringing service to Southeastern Massachusetts for the first time in 65 years. Advisory Board staff had the great honor of...
Barr Foundation awards MBTA Advisory Board grant to support advocacy for transportation funding
Media Contact: Brian Kane, Executive Director bkane@mbtaadvisoryboard.gov 617-680-9144 March 12, 2025 Barr Foundation awards MBTA Advisory Board grant to support advocacy for transportation funding...
MBTA ADVISORY BOARD ON BEACON HILL
The Advisory Board is honored to meet with the Representatives and Senators leading the charge for increased MBTA funding and advancements in transportation equity, efficiency, and sustainability....
Advisory Board attends Boston Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Forum
Last week, the MBTA Advisory Board attended the 2025 Government Affairs Forum hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. The Advisory Board was honored to host Mayor Tom Koch of Quincy, Mayor...