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June 26, 2024

Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates over $25 Million in Federal Funding for Three Critical Transportation Projects

RAISE Program grants include $22 for MBTA’s Lower Broadway Everett Transit Priority Corridor Project, $2 million for South Salem Train Stop Project, $1.2 million for Gardner’s downtown.

June 26, 2024

MBTA Deputy Director of Administration Katie Kalugin Receives WTS International and Local Boston Chapter 2024 Claire Barrett Member of the Year Award

“WTS has been key to my professional development – through events, networking opportunities, and conferences, I’ve learned more about the transportation industry, formed connections, and gained leadership skills along the way,” said Deputy Director Kalugin. “I am grateful for the support of my chapter and humbled by the awards.”

June 25, 2024

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority in Collaboration with MBTA Releases Request for Qualifications for Downtown Development

The 6.5-acre parcel adjacent to the Attleboro Commuter Rail station represents the greatest development opportunity in the city’s downtown area. The ARA seeks a qualified team to deliver a mixed-use transit-oriented development project that introduces 600 units of market rate and affordable housing.

June 24, 2024

MBTA and Tufts University Partner on New University Pass Pilot, Benefitting Hundreds of Students This Fall with Access to Transit

Undergraduates at SMFA at Tufts will have unlimited access to subway and local bus with trips fully funded by the university for the duration of the University Pass pilot program.

June 20, 2024

MBTA and Town of Brookline Announce Launch of Dedicated Bus Lane Pilot in Gateway East

The year-long pilot, funded by a MassDOT Shared Streets and Spaces grant, will introduce bus-only lanes and transit signal priority on Washington Street, benefiting 15,000 daily riders on Routes 60, 65, and 66.

June 20, 2024

MBTA and City of Somerville Announce Bus Lane Improvements on Washington Street

These improvements expand on previous bus mobility work completed in fall 2021 to enhance travel time and reliability for MBTA Routes 86, 91, and CT2, serving 8,000 daily riders.

June 18, 2024

MBTA Announces Service Plans for Friday’s Celtics Parade

The MBTA will operate additional subway service and provide a modified weekday Commuter Rail schedule with more service before and after the parade. Parade attendees are strongly encouraged to purchase roundtrip fares in advance. Visit mbta.com/Celtics for complete information.

June 18, 2024

REMINDER: Orange Line Service Suspension Between North Station and Oak Grove on June 22-23, Between North Station and Wellington on June 24-30

This notice serves as a reminder of the upcoming Orange Line closure previously announced on May 20.

June 18, 2024

July Service Changes: MBTA Continues Repair Work to Improve Reliability Across the System

Service changes are planned on the Red, Green, Needham, and Haverhill lines.

June 14, 2024

MBTA General Manager Provides Update on Progress of South Coast Rail Project, Milestone Reached with New Testing Phase

South Coast Rail passenger service is expected to begin in spring 2025 with Zone 8 fares accepted. With test trains to begin operation on June 17, the MBTA urges the public to use caution at grade crossings.