by Isabella MacKinnon | Feb 10, 2026 | Newsroom
“…For a time, the T would spend what it needed and send the bill to the Legislature, which covered the expenses. That changed in 2000. Aiming, in part, to make the T live within its means, the Legislature created a dedicated funding source for the agency:...
by Isabella MacKinnon | Feb 5, 2026 | Newsroom
“…They include: MBTA board chair and former Lynn state senator Tom McGee; current undersecretary and highway administrator Jonathan Gulliver; Healey’s federal funding czar Quentin Palfrey; Brian Kane, head of the MBTA Advisory Board, and Samantha...
by Isabella MacKinnon | Feb 3, 2026 | Newsroom
“…’The headline is ‘Phil Eng is only human,’ says Brian Kane, a former T official who now runs the MBTA Advisory Board, which represents the 178 cities and towns “served” by the transit system. Turns out Eng’s integrity and smarts are no match for the...
by Isabella MacKinnon | Jan 29, 2026 | Newsroom
“…The Governor’s supplemental budget would give the T an extra $523 million to balance its FY27 operating budget, plus an additional $122 million to replenish its reserve funds (which are going to be depleted after the T pays off a $239 million...
by Isabella MacKinnon | Jan 28, 2026 | Newsroom
“…Accumulating snow and ice, as well as continuous cold temperatures, can prevent the switch and signal infrastructure from functioning properly, said Brian Kane, executive director of the independent MBTA Advisory Board. ‘These conditions are...
