$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."
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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."
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Why does Boston still use CharlieCards when other cities, like New York, are using phone tap-ins to ride the subway?
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.
Currently there are 191 slow zones for a variety of safety reasons that will be repaired over the next 14 months.
The MBTA said all slow zones will be repaired by the end of 2024. WBZ-TV's Beth Germano reports.
The MBTA has a total of 191 total slow zones right now. They hope to remove 39 before end of this year and the rest in 2024.
WBZ TV's Anna Meiler reports.
WBZ TV's Liam Martin reports.
WBZ TV's Liam Martin reports.
First responders performed realistic looking training exercises along the Orange Line tracks on Sunday.
Jon Keller's guest this week is Brian Kane, a former MBTA official who is now the executive director of the MBTA advisory board.
Jon Keller asks Brian Kane about ridership and the MBTA's finances, including whether he sees a fare increase for riders in the future.
Jon Keller's guest this week is Brian Kane, a former MBTA official who is now the executive director of the MBTA advisory board.
Fans headed to Bruins and Celtics games may not want to count on the Orange Line for several nights in November as the MBTA performs work.
The MBTA tells WBZ that the contractors are cooperating with fixing the incorrect rail.
The MBTA tells WBZ that the contractors are cooperating with fixing the incorrect rail. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
Service has been suspended on the Green Line between Kenmore and Park Street stations due to an overhead wire problem.
Service has been suspended on the Green Line between Kenmore and Park Street stations due to an overhead wire problem.
Green Line service north of Boston was brought to a standstill when a train lost power.
Green Line service north of Boston was brought to a standstill when a train lost power. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
Two employees with senior roles on the project are no longer employed at the MBTA.
WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex spoke with MBTA riders about the issue on the Green Line Extension.
The MBTA says a large portion of tracks on the Green Line Extension needs to be fixed because they are too narrow.
A large portion of the new Green Line Extension track will need to be replaced because it is too narrow. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
A decision is expected today on a controversial "ICE was here" nativity scene at a Dedham, Massachusetts church.
Jeff Kent was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Sunday by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short once again.
Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, Derrick White scored 14 of his 27 in the first quarter and the Boston Celtics beat Toronto 121-113 on Sunday, holding on late after blowing a 23-point lead in the second half.
One person was killed in a Middleboro, Massachusetts fire Sunday morning that also left a responding firefighter hospitalized.
Seven Providence College students were hospitalized after police said they suffered drug overdoses at an off-campus party late Friday night.
A decision is expected today on a controversial "ICE was here" nativity scene at a Dedham, Massachusetts church.
A young child was hit and killed by a vehicle in East Sandwich, Massachusetts on Sunday. WBZ-TV's Logan Hall reports.
Seven Providence College students were hospitalized after police said they suffered drug overdoses at an off-campus party late Friday night.
One person was killed in a Middleboro, Massachusetts fire Sunday morning that also left a responding firefighter hospitalized.
Jeff Kent was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Sunday, but Roger Clemens was not.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Ocean Spray is looking into videos that claim to show its cranberry sauce cans full of water instead of jelly.
"Blue laws" in Massachusetts prevent most retailers, including grocery stores, from opening on Thanksgiving.
Two shuttered retailers are set to become supermarkets in southeastern Massachusetts.
The Michelin Guide revealed its 2025 "Northeast Cities" edition Tuesday night, and for the first time ever it spotlighted restaurants in the Boston area.
A new report from a nonprofit consumer organization highlights two grocery store chains in Massachusetts for their quality and price.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Jeff Kent was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Sunday by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short once again.
Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, Derrick White scored 14 of his 27 in the first quarter and the Boston Celtics beat Toronto 121-113 on Sunday, holding on late after blowing a 23-point lead in the second half.
The Boston Bruins beat New Jersey 4-1 on Saturday night, sending the Devils to their season-high fifth straight loss.
FIFA announced the teams Saturday that will play their 2026 World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro next summer.
The Boston Celtics cruised past Los Angeles 126-105 on Friday night, with the Lakers playing without LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.
A North Atlantic right whale spotted off Ireland last year has made an "extraordinary" 3,000-mile journey to Boston, scientists say.
A bald eagle found bloodied in Fitchburg, Massachusetts was likely hurt in a bird fight and not shot as first suspected.
A little owl somehow ended up in the bathroom of someone's home in Barnstable, Massachusetts.