by amira177 | Dec 2, 2021 | News
“At the MBTA, we want people to Take the T. We’re reaching people on the radio before traffic reports, while sitting in highway traffic with billboards at key locations along our rail and bus system and now with gas prices at a seven-year high, we are reaching...
by BK | Oct 8, 2021 | News
More than three months after the MBTA’s previous board expired, Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday brought its successor fully into existence by announcing appointees to the transportation authority’s board of directors. Read more at wbur.org
by BK | Oct 8, 2021 | News
BOSTON (CBS) — At the State House Thursday morning, public transit advocates came together, calling on lawmakers to provide more funding for upgrades on the MBTA and raising concerns about the safety of riders. “The infrastructure of the MBTA and most of Eastern...
by BK | Oct 8, 2021 | News
It’s been over three months since the MBTA had a dedicated oversight board meet. In that time, the T has seen a Green Line trolley crash that injured 25 people, a Boston University professor fall to his death through a closed staircase across from the JFK/UMass...
by BK | Oct 7, 2021 | Press Releases, Uncategorized
The MBTA Advisory Board congratulates the Baker/Polito Administration for its appointment of a new MBTA Board of Directors. “The appointment of 5 new Board of Directors today is a necessary first step towards addressing the MBTA’s numerous problems” said Executive...
by amira177 | Sep 29, 2021 | News
WCVB Channel 5, Boston Brian Kane, Executive Director of the MBTA Advisory Board spoke at length with investigative reporter Kathy Curran about how an MBTA Green Line operator with a history of safety violations caused 25+ injuries while operating a Green Line vehicle...
by amira177 | Aug 30, 2021 | News
Boston Region MPO—Election Process | Boston Region MPO (bostonmpo.org) Each fall, four of the 12 elected municipal members of the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) are chosen by the chief elected officials of the municipalities in the region to...
by amira177 | Aug 25, 2021 | News
The City of Boston is sponsoring a free fare pilot on Route 28 for three months. From August 29th to November 29th, 2021, Route 28 bus riders will be able to board buses at all doors without paying a fare. Free fares will help riders save money. All-door boarding will...
by amira177 | Aug 25, 2021 | News
MBTA Advisory Board Chair, Mayor Thomas P. Koch of Quincy to serve as the new Board of Directors to the MBTA. See more from The Boston Globe: Quincy’s Mayor Koch to serve on new MBTA Board of Directors – The Boston Globe
by amira177 | Aug 19, 2021 | News
Mayor Koch of Quincy was chosen as the new seventh member to the Board of Directors that will have oversight over the MBTA, created by legislation by Gov. Baker. Mayor Koch promised to be a strong advocate to give a voice to the cities and towns with a broad range of...