Transportation
A “Flowerbomb” Spruced Up a Bus Stop in Everett This Morning
Commuters in Everett were greeted with an unusual pop of color at a Broadway bus stop this morning. Hit with a so-called “flower bomb,” the bus […]
Get a Sneak Peek at the New Red Line Trains at City Hall Plaza
Can’t wait to poke around one of the brand-new MBTA Red Line train cars headed for the tracks in the coming years? Well, this week, […]
The Blue Line Lost Power for the Second Time in a Week
You may be experiencing déjà vu about this one, but the Blue Line has once again lost power. The T announced at around 8:45 this […]
Coming Very Soon: Shiny New Green Line Trains
They aren’t a panacea for all the MBTA’s woes, of course, but it sure does feel good to see some slick, shiny, new-and-improved train cars […]
A Martha’s Vineyard Bus Driver Was Fired after a Racist Comment
I guess some people, instead of trying to leave a sliver of plausible deniability when they act out their racial resentment in public—by, say, calling the police on a […]
A Commuter Stuck Between a Red Line Train and Platform Has Been Rescued
Red Line service has resumed after a commuter stuck between a train and platform was rescued Thursday morning, an incident that led to rush hour […]
MBTA May Add Barriers on Platforms to Streamline Boarding
It’s rush hour, and you and your 105 closest friends are splayed out across the T platform, crossing your fingers and toes in the hopes […]
The Orange Line Train Rescue Is Both Inspiring and a Tragedy
Orange Line commuters rushed to the aid of a woman whose leg had gotten stuck in the five-inch gap between the train and the Mass. […]
The Company that Runs Blue Bikes in Boston Has Been Bought by Lyft
Bike-sharing services like Boston’s Blue Bikes have exploded in popularity, and now Lyft is getting in on the action. The ride-hailing service announced Monday that it’s buying […]
It Could Cost $21.5 Billon to Connect North and South Stations
It turns out $12.3 billion is a bargain—at least if you’re trying to build a link between North and South stations. According to a new […]
Green Line Service Suspended on All Four Branches Tuesday Morning
Updated at 11:19 a.m.: At 11:09 a.m. on Tuesday, the MBTA tweeted that regular service on all four branches of the Green Line had resumed. The […]
A Replica of the New Red Line Trains Will Be on Display This Summer
Sure, President Trump and Kim Jong-un met in a historic summit in Singapore. Yes, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the U.S. would no longer grant […]
Great News If You Love Higher Parking Fines in Boston
Attention double-parkers, meter non-feeders, and street sweeping day-forgetters: Beginning Monday, July 2, it’s about to get a lot more expensive to be you. In an effort […]
The MBTA’s Late-Night Bus Pilot Will Start in September
Late-night buses on the MBTA are a go. The T’s oversight board voted on Monday to approve a $1.2 million pilot of a system of buses […]
Longfellow Bridge Finally Reopens after Five Years of Construction
Roll out the red carpet, pop some champagne, and blast your favorite summertime song: It’s time for a celebration, Boston. From tasty restaurants to free […]