MBTA may reduce fares for low-income residents
The MBTA board will look at a plan to reduce fares for low-income riders in January.
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MBTA considers low-cost fares for low-income riders
A plan will be presented to the board in January.
Newton City Council approves rezoning plan ahead of state housing deadline
After much debate, Newton's City Council approved a proposal to rezone six of its villages allowing for more housing units.
Advocates say Green Line closure is a sign MBTA is "getting better"
Major parts of the Green Line are shut down for repairs and the MBTA hopes it restores faith in the system
Riders hope Green Line repairs a sign of improving T in Boston
WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
Case dismissed against man who crashed into Alewife station in February
The charges have been dropped against the driver charged with crashing over the edge of the Alewife station parking garage in February.
Advocates say Green Line closure is a sign the T is 'getting better'
Huge parts of the Green Line closed starting Monday, replaced by yellow Yankee shuttle buses riding through the city.
WBZ News update for November 27
Police station fire; Boston vandalism spree; Green Line closures; NEXT Weather forecast
Major service disruptions coming to the Green Line starting on Nov. 27
Starting Monday, major repairs will begin on the Green Line, which will cause service disruptions for commuters.
Major service disruptions coming to the Green Line starting on Nov. 27
Starting Monday, major repairs will begin on the Green Line, which will cause service disruptions for commuters.
MassDOT, MBTA make changes to help ease Thanksgiving travel rush
WBZ TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
Mass to open emergency shelter for migrant families at State Transportation Building
Governor Maura Healey's office announced a plan to temporarily house migrant families in the State Transportation Building.
WBZ News update for November 20
Holiday week forecast; Vigil for guard killed; Demonstrators at Sen. Warren’s home; Travel rush underway
MBTA says audit shows it needs $24.5 billion to fix transit system
WBZ TV's Anna Meiler reports.
$24.5B needed to repair transit system, MBTA analysis finds
WBZ TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
$24.5B needed to repair transit system, MBTA analysis finds
WBZ TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
$24.5B needed to repair transit system, MBTA analysis finds
An analysis conducted by the MBTA finds it needs at least $24.5 billion to get the public transportation system to a "state of good repair."
MBTA says it needs $24.5 billion to repair transit system
The MBTA says it needs $24.5 billion to fix the public transit system in Massachusetts.
WBZ News update for November 15
Teacher strike ends; Migrant crisis spending bill; Brookline zoning changes; NEXT Weathe forecast
Why do we still use CharlieCards? MBTA GM hints at phone pay system
Why does Boston still use CharlieCards when other cities, like New York, are using phone tap-ins to ride the subway?
Question Everything: Why does the MBTA still use CharlieCards?
Since 2006 when the final token was used on the MBTA, the primary form of payment for a ride on the T has been the CharlieCard. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
MBTA plans 188 days of service interruptions to fix slow zones by end of 2024
Currently there are 191 slow zones for a variety of safety reasons that will be repaired over the next 14 months.
MBTA releases timeline to repair slow zones
The MBTA said all slow zones will be repaired by the end of 2024. WBZ-TV's Beth Germano reports.
MBTA hopes to have all 191 slow zone speed restrictions removed next year
WBZ TV's Anna Meiler reports.
MBTA hopes to have all 191 slow zone speed restrictions removed next year
WBZ TV's Liam Martin reports.
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