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...
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...
by Isabella MacKinnon | Dec 10, 2025 | Newsroom
“I expect that Phil will serve in both roles through the election. He’s the safest pair of hands in transportation,” said Brian Kane, executive director of the MBTA Advisory Board, which represents cities and towns that help fund the T. “I think from [the governor’s]...
