The MBTA is proposing a 6.3% fare hike that, if passed, would go into effect in July 2019. This increase in public transit cost would, according to the MBTA, allow for system investments to improve service. At public meetings across the city, residents are speaking out against the hike, expressing frustration about increasing prices for Read More…
Boston residents expressed their concerns regarding the MBTA’s proposed 6.3 percent fare hike at a public meeting this week. The crowded room of meeting attendees said they were very against the hike, expressing that it would be a hardship for low income and senior riders. They also said they should not have to pay more Read More…
On the outbound platform for the Green line (the line going on to North Station and Lechmere) there an electronic sign used on street and highways that shows “Your Speed” and “Speed Limit”. Now what in the world is a speed sign doing at a platform where Green line cars stop? I asked a friendly Read More…
Today the MBTA announced that weekend commuter ferry service will be available between Hingham, Hull, George’s Island, and Boston beginning Saturday, May 26. The service operates from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. On Saturdays and Sundays, fourteen hourly ferry trips are scheduled that depart from Hingham and Boston and make a number of stops Read More…
At the January 16 meeting of the Wharf District Council, Evan Rowe, MBTA Director of Revenue and Elizabeth Winters Ronaldson, MBTA Deputy Director of Advertising introduced plans to install Digital Urban Panels (DUP) at several MBTA transit stations including the Aquarium station located in the Wharf District. The DUPs are double-sided screens displaying information prior to entering Read More…
Things to know for Tuesday Events for Tuesday, October 10th: 5:30pm Reducing & Managing Stress: Walking the Labyrinth at Armenian Heritage Park. Learn new ways to reduce and manage stress, and enhance productivity and a unified work culture, while building community. 6:30pm FOCCP Meeting. The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park will be holding a meeting Read More…
What you should know for Monday! Events for Monday, July 3rd: All Day Boston Harborfest on the Waterfront. With hundreds of activities over Independence Day weekend at Boston’s best landmarks, this family-friendly event is the country’s largest Fourth of July festival. Activities include the annual opening ceremony at Faneuil Hall, historical reenactments, Freedom Trail walks, boat tours, Read More…
The MBTA has announced that on May 1, 2017, the pedestrian route for customers transferring from the Green and Orange Line exists at Causeway and Beverly streets into North Station Commuter Rail platform areas will be moved slightly to accommodate ongoing construction work. After crossing Causeway Street, pedestrians will use a protected walkway along the Read More…
Beginning this week, East access to North Station will be through Legend’s Way due to construction from the “Hub on Causeway” development project. The new path for pedestrians will be along a protected path along Legends Way and across Causeway Street to the station entrances along Haverhill Street. The path will include a barrier and kick-plate Read More…
News on a new exhibit at the West End Museum, 150 Staniford Street: New Exhibit Explores History of Public Transportation in Boston; Reveals West End’s Role as Early Transit Hub Public transportation has shaped life in Boston and its neighborhoods since the first English settlers arrived in the early 17th century. Its evolution over the Read More…
The new Government Center T station opened with cheers all around. It finished ahead of schedule despite complicated underground construction, trains that had to keep running while work went on and a setback with glass design. Everyone heaved a sigh of relief that finally the MBTA did something right. Inside, the new station is bright Read More…
The City of Boston has declared a snow emergency, starting noon on Friday, in preparation for the upcoming winter blizzard. Other Friday impacts: Boston Public Schools are closed, the MBTA will close at 3:30 pm and all drivers are encouraged to be off the streets by noon. Parking is prohibited from snow emergency streets. On Read More…