Drones could deliver medical supplies over short distances, MassDOT testing proves
MassDOT Aeronautics division received $1 million in funds from the FAA in December to "accelerate innovation in highway ...
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Three ways to the MBTA Communities Act
The MBTA Working Group is trying to come up with proposals that will be acceptable to the public. To that end, it met Thursday to consider its options and came up with three ideas it will bring to the ...
Railway Age29d
Seventh of a Series: No New Manhattan Destination. Changes at Penn Station?
According to www.rethinknyc.org: “ReThinkNYC is an organization dedicated to applying innovative thinking to the future of New York City and its ... It exists now at Park Street on the MBTA’s Red Line ...
Drones are delivering medical supplies in Massachusetts. Could the tech reach your state?
The drones, which were tested in Massachusetts last year, are able to deliver packages up to 10 pounds for a distance of at ...
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Fifth town sues state over MBTA Communities Act
Hanson is now the fifth community to sue Massachusetts after the state auditor’s office last month determined that the MBTA Communities Act amounted to an “unfunded mandate” for some.
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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey rewards, punishes communities with MBTA zoning law
The Healey administration is rolling out $8.7 million to Massachusetts cities and towns complying with the controversial MBTA zoning law while withholding previously committed grant funds from ...
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MBTA St. Patrick's Day guide: What to know about service changes for Boston parade Sunday
Driving to the parade is discourages as parking bans and street closures may be in effect. The MBTA has released its service updates for Sunday in advance of the parade, and there are a few ...
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MBTA to begin installments of new mini-high station platforms
The MBTA’s West Medford, Franklin and Walpole stations will receive completed installments of the new mini-high station platform by the end of the month.
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MBTA General Manager Phil Eng says the agency needs to 'stay persistent'
The South Coast Commuter Rail plans to start service on March 24, with passengers riding free on the weekends until the end of April.
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For the first time in decades, trains on the MBTA subway system hit 50 mph
Commuters on the Red Line's Braintree branch got a speedy surprise Friday morning. According to the MBTA, trains began traveling 50 mph on certain stretches between Braintree and JFK/UMass ...
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MBTA's South Coast Rail schedule is posted. Here's when and how often trains will run.
The MBTA's website includes a schedule for trains on the new South Coast Rail system. There are 14 outbound trains from New ...
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Want to work on South Coast Rail? MBTA holding job fairs in New Bedford and Fall River.
The MBTA is hiring, as South Coast Rail prepares to come to New Bedford and Fall River. A job fair is scheduled for New Bedford on Friday. Another job fair is scheduled for April 1 in Fall River.