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Deja vu on the T | KELLER @ LARGE
“...'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 antiquated...
Healey Budget Bill Would Balance MBTA Budgets for One More Year | STREETSBLOG MASS
"...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 budget shortfall this...
MBTA plagued by extensive delays and some canceled trains amid storm recovery | MassLive
"...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 just really...
Another MBTA deficit is on the horizon. Did the state miss its chance for a more permanent fix? | COMMONWEALTH BEACON
"...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 concluded the state should...
LISTEN: As the T tries to move forward, its past looms large | WBUR
"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 one million...
Keolis was once on thin ice over commuter rail concerns. Now, it’s a finalist for another lucrative MBTA contract. | COMMONWEALTH BEACON
"...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 folks and invest...