7 myths about the MBTA Communities Act, debunked by experts
We asked for your questions about the controversial multi-family zoning law. Housing and zoning experts debunk common ...
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Map: Who is — and isn't — complying with the MBTA Communities Act?
Aimed at easing the state's housing shortage, the law applies to 177 cities and towns that have — or border communities with — MBTA rapid transit or commuter rail stops. Nearly three-quarters ...
MBTA: Unique 'shuttle service' coming to Fall River and New Bedford. How will it work?
The MBTA said when South Coast Rail starts, Fall River and New Bedford commuters will have an extra 'shuttle service.' What ...
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 sets plans for ‘Massachusetts 250’ celebration
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has announced plans for a special rail schedule as part of the Massachusetts ...
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 ...
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Why Bourne has to comply with an MBTA law − and what it means for housing on Cape Cod
The MBTA provides subway, bus, commuter rail, ferry, and other transportation services to eastern Massachusetts and parts of Rhode Island, with Boston as a hub. A total of 177 communities ...
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Franklin street shut by train, car accident reopens
Franklin police said Thursday that Grove Street, which had been closed because of a crash involving an MBTA commuter train and a car, had reopened. "The train has been moved, road is back open ...