Federal authorities to discuss findings from MBTA investigation on Wednesday
The Federal Transit Administration is slated to release and discuss their findings from a months-long investigation of the MBTA on Wednesday. The investigation studied multipleRead More
Michelle Wu wants fed help to shore up MBTA workforce
AUG. 29, 2022…..The greater Boston region is waiting to see what federal overseers will conclude about the MBTA’s safety problems, and Mayor Michelle Wu joinedRead More
MBTA: Orange Line work on schedule entering second full week of shutdown
MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak says 37% of the work on the Orange Line is complete as of Sunday afternoon. Poftak made the announcement asRead More
Right on Track: MBTA reports on Orange Line repair progress, train coach additions for Commuter Rail
Crews fixing tracks on the Orange Line continue to make steady progress while Commuter Rail trains are getting a boost during the shutdown, according toRead More
Wu and school leaders developing a plan to help students commute during Orange Line shutdown
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and school leaders are developing a plan to help students commute to class during the month-long Orange Line shutdown. They’ve askedRead More
Charlie Baker ‘pretty confident’ about Orange Line repair timeline
Gov. Charlie Baker said he’s feeling good about the Orange Line’s potential to reopen as scheduled. “I’m pretty confident that they’re gonna get it doneRead More
Smooth second commute during Orange Line shutdown
Commuters experienced another smooth commute during the second morning of the Orange Line shutdown. Many riders braced for a tougher commute and looked to TuesdayRead More
Race Against the Clock: Crews are making steady progress with Orange Line repairs
Repairs to the Orange Line during the 30-day shutdown are well underway. “It’s very early in the project,” MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak said. “RightRead More
Michelle Wu concerned about lack of signage amid Orange Line shutdown
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu cited a lack of signage when she tried her first commute into City Hall with the Orange Line shut down. WuRead More
Silver Line provides alternative for Tufts Medical, Chinatown amid Orange Line shutdown
Commuters to Tufts Medical Center in Chinatown had a relatively smooth ride into work on the first work day of the Orange Line shutdown, thanksRead More