A South Shore town won't meet MBTA Communities Act deadline. Another fully rejects it
The six South Shore towns that have not complied with the MBTA Communities Act have taken different approaches to the state's ...
MBTA to shrink some Red Line trains to retire older cars, improve service, officials say
Officials say as a shorter train car is approaching the station, a message will be broadcast to let riders know the train ...
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MBTA: Unique 'shuttle service' coming to Fall River and New Bedford. How will it work?
The MBTA said South Coast Rail will have a "shuttle service" unique to the commuter rail when it opens. The shuttle will go back and forth between East Taunton and either Fall River or New Bedford.
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7 myths about the MBTA Communities Act, debunked by experts
Since the MBTA Communities Act was passed in 2021, questions, concerns, and criticism about the law have abounded. As 31 of the 177 towns and cities required to comply with the law reached their ...
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Who were the biggest winners from the MBTA shutdowns? A new report breaks it down
“Was it worth it?” That’s what the group TransitMatters is asking about the past year of painful MBTA shutdowns. After all, not every big MBTA closure has turned out to be fruitfu ...
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Some residents express concern about MBTA proposal to build new rail track in Reading, Massachusetts
THE MBTA HAS BEEN MAKING TRACK IMPROVEMENTS ALONG THE HAVERHILL LINE TO ALLOW FOR THIS INCREASED SERVICE FREQUENCY. THE TURN BACK TRACK IN REDDING IS THE FINAL PIECE OF INFRASTRUCTURE. AS SOMEBODY ...
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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 ... of 2024 to pass compliant ...
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New report shows which lines benefited most from MBTA shutdowns
The MBTA is “back on track” and heading in the right direction following its Track Improvement Program (TIP), according to a recent analysis by a public transit advocacy group. The T announced ...
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Patrick Mahomes suffers family tragedy days after Super Bowl 2025 defeat
Just five days removed from the Super Bowl 2025, Patrick Mahomes’ grandfather, Randy Martin, has died. Randi Mahomes, Patrick’s mother, broke the news on Instagram on Friday. “Hard to find ...
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Why asteroid 2024 YR4 is unlikely to hit Earth in 2032 and how scientists keep track
This also means there’s a 98% chance it will safely pass our planet. The odds of a strike will almost certainly continue to go up and down as the asteroid’s path around the sun is better ...
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Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead FBI, passes crucial step toward Senate confirmation
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12 to 10, along party lines, Thursday to proceed with confirmation for Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI Director. The nomination next ...
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House Republicans unveil blueprint to extend $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and lift the debt ceiling
The blueprint represents a first step in a lengthy legislative process that would allow Republicans to pass some of their top priorities in a simple majority vote. The House Budget Committee is ...