by Isabella MacKinnon | Jan 23, 2026 | Newsroom
“…One watchdog thinks the ‘opportunity has sort of faded’ for a more permanent funding solution, at least until after the 2026 elections. A task force Healey assigned with studying big-picture transportation funding questions last year...
by Isabella MacKinnon | Jan 23, 2026 | Newsroom
“The MBTA is seeing signs of improvement as it charts a course out of years of dysfunction. In 2026, it’ll face one of its most exciting challenges in recent years: The World Cup is coming to Massachusetts. The multi-week event is expected to bring about...
by Isabella MacKinnon | Jan 13, 2026 | Newsroom
“…Brian Kane, executive director of the MBTA Advisory Board watchdog group, believes Pollack’s skepticism pushed Keolis bosses into action. ‘Stephanie Pollack, I think quite frankly, scared Keolis headquarters. That caused them to send more...
by Isabella MacKinnon | Jan 2, 2026 | Newsroom
“Brian Kane, chief of the MBTA’s public oversight board, has spent much of his working life pointing out the T’s problems. As with many longtime Boston-area residents, his attitude toward the agency is often a tumultuous blend of dependence, fondness,...
by Isabella MacKinnon | Dec 19, 2025 | Newsroom
“The MBTA’s board of directors voted Thursday to spend roughly $253 million to overhaul 40 diesel commuter rail locomotives bought and deployed in the 2010s. The MBTA says the repairs are a normal and necessary step to keep its aging fleet functional and...
