MBTA
Our ongoing coverage of Boston's public transit system, the oldest in the nation.
The T opened up the world to me. Now it's stuck
Miles Howard asks, what is the price of delayed trains and buses for service workers who can be fired from their jobs for being late to work? Or for students...
We know the T is broken. Why can't we make repairs easier for riders?
The MBTA leadership needs to take responsibility for recent failures, but the blame ultimately lands on Gov. Charlie Baker, writes Staci Rubin.
How my family's story tracks with the Green Line
The Green Line's imminent expansion was the perfect time for my train-enthusiast family to come together, writes Sharon Brody. The line shaped the lives of her sons, and her relationship...
Congratulations, Mayor-elect Wu. Now could you please rethink free transit?
Making the MBTA free is a bad idea, writes Rich Barlow. More than a few transportation experts question its wisdom. So should Wu.
The MBTA's New Board Should Include The People Who Know It Best — Riders And Workers
State legislators have a chance to lay the groundwork for a more equitable, democratic and well-functioning public transit system by reimagining the MBTA's board, write Dwaign Tyndal and Jim Evers.
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The MBTA Is On Life Support. Only The Feds Can Save It Now
This is a national problem and only the federal government has the resources to address it, writes Rich Barlow.
Don't Gut The MBTA During The Pandemic. Front-Line Workers Need It
Those of us who rely on public transit now are most likely essential workers -- from grocery store employees to health care providers -- write Mike Vartabedian and Olivia Nichols.
I Know It’s Cold. But Please Don’t Abandon The MBTA This Winter
Ditching the T when the weather gets bad might temporarily alleviate some of your stress, writes Miles Howard, but it will feed Boston’s mounting transit crisis.
Gov. Baker's Telecommuting Push Is Regressive
As a remote worker myself, writes Miles Howard, it’s tough to overstate how regressive Charlie Baker’s approach looks.
We Can End Boston's Transportation Nightmare
We don't have to put up with our failing transportation system, writes Miles Howard. Let’s vote out elected officials who fail to prioritize transportation.
Boston Has The Worst Traffic In The Nation. Raising MBTA Fares Won't Help
The Baker administration has shown the occasional willingness to embrace big ideas, writes Tony Dutzik, but when it comes to our transportation future, it comes up short.
3 Reasons Why We Should Build The North-South Rail Link
The North-South Rail Link will unite a divided Boston, writes Dan McNichol. It's clear, tunnels are our future -- again.
Boston’s Transportation System Is A Mess. It Doesn’t Have To Be
We can spend the next decade mired in increasingly bitter complaints about traffic and parking, writes Tony Dutzik, or we can spend it building a transportation system worthy of the...
The Plan To Replace The MBTA's Bus Fleet Can't Happen Fast Enough
The local bus, which has long been seen as an uncool “loser cruiser,” is now being recast as modern, environmentally sound and socially responsible transportation, writes Fred Hewett.
Why I'm Staying With You, Boston
The T is aggravating, affordable housing is an oxymoron and racial segregation persists, writes Miles Howard. But I have utterly failed to encourage you to evolve. No longer.
Why I’m Breaking Up With You, Boston
You're too expensive, you lack social skills and you're really segregated, writes Anya Weber. I’m ready for a change. What about you?
When The Train Breaks Down, Sending Angry Tweets Won't Help — But Voting Will
MBTA's commuter rail trains had more breakdowns last year than any other transit system in the country. We need votes for bold leaders, writes Matt Patton, not more videos from...
All On This Track Together: Riding The Vivid Underground
Supporting public transportation strengthens our community and makes us better people, writes H. Louise Messinger.
An Investment In Public Transportation Is An Investment In The Future
Tech tax or not, we need a transportation system worthy of a 21st century economy.
Public Naming Rights — And Wrongs
Next stop, SpaghettiO’s station? The cash-strapped MBTA is considering selling naming rights for 11 stations. Not so fast, says Ed Fouhy.