Subway, bus service back ‘as fast as possible,’ MBTA official tells board as relief funds flow
Facing continued criticism for its plans to cut service, the MBTA announced Monday that it would “bring back service as fast as possible on bus and subways” and look into restoring commuter rail and ferry service.
Protests against MBTA bus, subway service cuts show some impact as agency promises ‘review’
Opposition to MBTA service cuts continued to grow as national, state and local leaders joined a Friday online rally organized by Public Transit Public Good, a transit advocacy group – and there are signs it is having an effect.
Subway and bus service cuts roll ahead Sunday, but transit advocates have hope for better MBTA
The MBTA is set to get another round of disaster relief from Washington while making service cuts that its own advisory board said have “no budgetary justification,” as well as changing leadership.
Disturbance from MBTA rail yard sounds familiar to East Cambridge, first rattled by trouble in 1999
Residents in East Cambridge have reported disturbing noise and vibrations over the past two months that recall an issue with a nearby MBTA commuter rail facility more than two decades ago.
CharlieCard applications, reservations go online for seniors and disabled in MBTA site upgrades
The MBTA introduced changes to its website Monday to make it easier for seniors and other reduced-fare customers – including the blind and people with disabilities – to get CharlieCards, the reusable plastic cards for subway and bus rides.
MBTA service cuts go into effect March 14
The MBTA announced that its plans to cut subway and bus service go into effect March 14. Cambridge will see the frequency of red and green line trains reduced by up to 20 percent, and many bus lines will be affected.
Walkup windows for food sales? Small concerts? Palmer Street due for $70,000 in improvements
The city plans to make up to $70,000 in improvements to Palmer Street to make the alley in Harvard Square more inviting, officials said at a community meeting Thursday aimed at soliciting public comment and ideas.
Cambridge, Somerville could join silver line, bringing riders directly to Logan (or casino)
An extension to the silver line that could bring its buses to Cambridge, Somerville and Everett and add service in Boston and Chelsea will be studied by the MBTA and state Department of Transportation through 2022.
With up to $300M in disaster relief expected, MBTA tells board it looks to ease service cuts
The MBTA will push through changes to commuter rail and ferry service starting Saturday, even as estimates show the agency set to get between $250 million and $300 million in disaster relief from a federal bill signed into law in December.
Green projects top participatory budgeting again during a year Covid-19 cut available funds by half
Cambridge wrapped up its annual participatory budgeting process Wednesday, awarding seven winning projects totaling $525,000. As in years past, the top proposals were about the environment; this year residents voted to bring “urban micro-forests” and “rain gardens” to the city.
