7 myths about the MBTA Communities Act, debunked by experts
We asked for your questions about the controversial multi-family zoning law. Housing and zoning experts debunk common ...
New report shows which lines benefited most from MBTA shutdowns
The T announced the improvement plan in November 2023, which aimed to fix all slow zones throughout the system by the end of 2024. As of now, there are no slow zones in the MBTA’s rail system. But to ...
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MBTA collision highlights delay in Green Line safety system
Federal regulators first recommended an anti-collision system for the MBTA's Green Line in 2009 but Sunday's crash between two trolleys at East Somerville Station is a reminder that the system is ...
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MBTA says it contacted federal authorities over alleged misconduct at Cabot Yard. One expert called the move ‘unusual.’
In a step that could ratchet up scrutiny of the MBTA, Transit Police contacted federal authorities about activity at the T’s Cabot Yard maintenance facility, where a dozen employees have either ...
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Several MBTA Commuter Rail trips canceled following ‘slow-speed upright derailment’ near South Station
Commuter Rail and Amtrak trains leaving and arriving at Boston's South Station experienced delays Saturday afternoon, following a "slow-speed upright derailment" outside of the station, the MBTA ...
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MBTA Orange Line paused after person gets stuck under train in Boston
A person who was stuck under a train at Boston’s North Station has been hospitalized, prompting the suspension of the MBTA’s Orange Line, officials said. Boston firefighters conducted a ...
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Shuttle buses continue to replace some MBTA Green Line service after crash
A day after a pair of MBTA Green Line cars collided at the East Somerville station, sending five people to the hospital, shuttle buses were continuing to replace service on some parts of the line.
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MBTA chief: South Coast Rail testing is over. These are the project's 'final steps'
MBTA has completed its testing and submitted plans to the federal government. Now the Federal Railroad Administration must approve the MBTA's plans. The FRA is due to get a new administrator, with ...
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Why Bourne has to comply with an MBTA law − and what it means for housing on Cape Cod
Bourne is taking steps to comply with the state's MBTA Communities Act, which encourages multi-family housing near public transportation. The proposed zoning changes would increase housing density ...
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Single coach of MBTA commuter train from Providence derails approaching South Station
One coach of a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority commuter train from Providence derailed at low speed Saturday while approaching South Station in Boston. Commuter Rail operator Keolis ...
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Map: Who is — and isn't — complying with the MBTA Communities Act?
Communities across eastern Massachusetts are under pressure to rezone parts of town to allow more multi-family housing near public transportation, thanks to the MBTA Communities Act. Aimed at ...
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Framingham City Council may vote Feb. 4 on MBTA zoning plan. What it includes
FRAMINGHAM — City councilors may take a vote on a previously-tabled MBTA Communities Act zoning plan during their meeting on Tuesday, according to the meeting's agenda. Earlier discussion on the ...