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 ...
Some residents express concern about MBTA proposal to build new rail track in Reading, Massachusetts
Residents are raising concerns after the MBTA announced plans to install a new commuter rail track on the Haverhill line in ...
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 ...
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Keolis, MBTA begin procurement to electrify Fairmount Line
Keolis’ proposed plan to electrify the Fairmount Line was approved by the MBTA Board of Directors in July 2024. Since the plan was approved, the MBTA and Keolis have been working to finalize contract ...
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Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) completes Automatic Train Control (ATC) implementation on all north side Commuter Rail lines. Also, ridership across the Chicago region’s fixed-route ...
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Minor train derailment near Boston's South Station delays MBTA Commuter Rail, Amtrak
A train derailed near South Station in Boston on Saturday, causing delays for both the MBTA Commuter Rail and Amtrak. No one was hurt in the derailment of the T train, arriving from Providence ...
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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.