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People getting off the T at BU Central station. At its advisory meeting on Thursday, the Riders’ Transportation Access Group announced its plans to increase boarding and payment efficiency on buses and trolleys, as well as plans to connect Boston’s biking and disabled communities through research into biking accidents and in-person panels. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

RTAG announces plans for $25,000 grant, discusses ‘all-door boarding’ accessibility initiative

Liam Dunne September 29, 2024
The Riders’ Transportation Access Group announced plans to connect Boston’s biking and disabled communities, as well as plans for increased boarding and paying efficiency on buses and trolleys, at its advisory meeting on Thursday.
Ticket Machines at an MBTA station. In a virtual meeting March 15, MBTA introduced a fare collection system offering new payment methods starting in 2023. HAIYI BI/DFP STAFF

MBTA introduces new changes to fare system

Emilia Wisniewski March 17, 2022
MBTA introduces new payment options and discontinue the "passback" system.
A bus driver, donning a mask and gloves, makes a stop. Boston’s air quality has rapidly improved as the coronavirus has greatly decreased public transportation ridership and traffic. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

As traffic falls amid indoor isolation, so does pollution

Inyeong Kim April 22, 2020
Cities everywhere are seeing clearer skies and cleaner air on this year’s Earth Day, a break from trends of decades past. And it only took a global pandemic.
The Green Line train on Commonwealth Avenue. Transportation advocates are calling for increased investment in transportation and transit equity in anticipation of a new transit financing bill set to be released later this month. BRIAN SONG/DFP FILE

Transit activists push for comprehensive state transportation funding

Iris Tao February 26, 2020
In the last sprint before the release of a new transit financing bill, Massachusetts groups are rallying to increase investment in mass transportation and combat transit inequity by supporting a swath of policy changes.
Boston’s Logan Airport will no longer allow ride-sharing apps to pick-up passengers from the curbside, transitioning to the airport’s Central Garage. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Boston Logan to consolidate airport drop-offs in central location

Alyssa Figueroa November 21, 2019
Travelers to and from Logan International Airport might meet or exit their ride-share vehicles in a central garage, further from their terminals, instead of by the curb. Massport is phasing in the location change throughout the winter.
A Green Line train in Boston University’s West Campus, an area where the T will occasionally skip stops to avoid train bunching. DAPHNE ANG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Why the T skips stops in West Campus

Emma Lindsey October 18, 2019
MBTA schedule adjustments are meant to maintain equal distances between trains and prevent overcrowding.
Robin Chase, co-founder of Zipcar, speaks at the Fast Forward event at District Hall Friday about shared rides and the future of transportation. PHOTO BY LAUREN PETERSON/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Mass. officials meet, discuss making Boston transportation efficient

Olivia Williams October 16, 2016

Massachusetts professionals in the transportation field met on Friday to discuss a report written by a consortium of transportation and technology professionals to make transportation in Boston more...

 In response to a fatal car accident in February that killed 35-year-old Caitlin Clavette, of Winchester, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced Friday that it will be conducting extensive highway safety testing to avoid future incidents. PHOTO BY KANKANIT WIRIYASAJJA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MassDOT to improve roadway inspections across Massachusetts

David Franco April 21, 2016

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced plans Friday to improve its roadway inspection process after a woman was killed by a loose manhole cover in February, according to a statement...

Officials from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority announced Monday that they are looking to eliminate riders' ability to use cash as payment on buses and trains in an effort to create a more user-friendly system. PHOTO BY ERIN BILLINGS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA to eliminate cash payment option

David Franco April 1, 2016

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority plans to eliminate cash payments for its services, MBTA spokesperson Jason Johnson stated Wednesday. Johnson wrote in an email that the MBTA’s goal...

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority launched a “Performance Dashboard” website Monday that displays data concerning customer satisfaction and the accuracy of schedules among other aspects of the transit agency. ILLUSTRATION BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA launches new online Performance Dashboard

Grace Li March 31, 2016

Massachusetts Department of Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack announced Monday the launch of the new Performance Dashboard for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, according...

In response the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority cutting Late-Night Service, the ride sharing app Uber will offer a fixed $5 price for riders between 12:30 a.m. and 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights to compensate for the inconvenience. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Uber Boston introduces late-night flat rate

Kyler Sumter March 24, 2016

Uber Boston introduced a new late-night, flat-rate fare of $5 for uberPOOL rides near Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority stations, according to a Friday press release. UberPOOL riders who...

The MBTA presented a preliminary $2.02 billion operating budget for the 2017 Fiscal Year to the Fiscal and Management Control Board Wednesday. PHOTO BY JOHNNY LIU/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA releases preliminary Fiscal Year 2017 budget

Nicole Mis March 18, 2016

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority released a Fiscal Year 2017 preliminary budget Tuesday that outlines how the MBTA plans to reduce its deficit and increase revenue, according to a...

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