MBTAOur ongoing coverage of Boston's public transit system, the oldest in the nation. Monica Tibbits-Nutt permanently appointed MassDOT secretaryThe Massachusetts Department of Transportation has a new leader, from inside its ranks. Monica Tibbits-Nutt has officially been appointed to the position, after nearly two months serving as the department’s...ResumeRadio Boston14:02Nov 13, 2023T: Machine that fell on Red Line passenger was last used in 2013The T is wrangling multiple infrastructure problems and financial challenges as it works to repair defective tracks.ResumeRadio Boston29:20May 2, 2023MBTA General Manager Responds To Report That Found Safety LapsesMBTA General Manager Steve Poftak speaks with us about a new report that found that 'safety is not the priority' at the MBTA. ResumeRadio Boston12:53Dec 12, 2019MBTA GM Steve Poftak On Closures And How The T Is Preparing For Another Boston WinterMBTA General Manager Steve Poftak gives us the latest information on Red Line closures, future transportation investment plans and how the MBTA is preparing for another winter.Radio BostonNov 21, 2019MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak On The State Of The TPoftak joined us to discuss all things T, from train derailments, to funding issues, to bus lanes.ResumeRadio Boston23:46Oct 10, 2019AdvertisementShould The T Be Free?Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu says the MBTA should work on a plan for free public transportation to address "economic mobility, racial equality and climate justice." ResumeRadio Boston27:01Feb 7, 2019New General Manager Takes Over At The MBTALuis Ramirez became the new general manager of the MBTA Tuesday, promising to focus on customer service and to be a hands-on, visible manager.ResumeRadio Boston12:28Sep 12, 2017Drivers Show Off Their Skills At MBTA Bus RoadeoOver the weekend, fifteen MBTA bus drivers gathered at the Charlestown Garage to compete at the 41st annual MBTA Roadeo. ResumeRadio Boston05:55Sep 11, 2017What The Process Was For Selecting The New MBTA GMOne of the search advisory committee members says the financial issues at Luis Ramirez's former company were not disclosed to her, and the job of general manager is "near impossible...ResumeRadio Boston07:09Aug 30, 2017State's Contract Raises Questions About Background Check Of New MBTA ChiefThe contract states that the search firm would conduct “comprehensive reference checks” on finalist candidates, verify educational degrees, and “validate the past performance and qualities of these candidates.”ResumeRadio Boston04:44Aug 25, 2017Company Led By Incoming MBTA Head In Need Of A New TurnaroundHe's been praised as a turnaround specialist, but a Radio Boston analysis of federal securities filings shows that the Texas company Luis Ramirez claims to have turned around is dealing...ResumeRadio Boston06:41Aug 23, 2017The Incoming MBTA GM's Former Company May Face BankruptcyGlobal Power Equipment Group, the corporation run previously by Luis Ramirez, has had to sell off assets, lay off employees, and risks declaring bankruptcy as a result of erroneous financial...ResumeRadio Boston04:54Aug 22, 2017Questions About Turnaround Of MBTA GM's Former Texas FirmLuis Ramirez is touted as a turnaround specialist. But a group of investors is suing his former company and federal regulators have opened an investigation.ResumeRadio Boston11:45Aug 16, 2017The Evolution Of Advertising On The MBTAJohn Carroll on the evolution of the advertisements on the MBTA, through the lens of the latest ad for Bernie and Phyl's furniture. ResumeRadio Boston09:40Feb 20, 2017The Future Of Public Transit And Private Ride-Hailing Companies In BostonStarting this month, you can take a new flat-rate Uber carpool trip for $2 in and around Boston. How will that impact public transit?ResumeRadio Boston09:59Sep 6, 2016Can The MBTA Pension Fund Be Saved?BU's Mark T. Williams offers a five-point plan for getting the pension fund back on track.ResumeRadio Boston09:31Jul 5, 2016New MBTA Chief: There's Never Been More Focus On Fixing The T Than There Is NowBrian Shortsleeve has a big job ahead of him. The businessman and former Marine was appointed as the MBTA's new chief administrator last month. ResumeRadio Boston10:48Aug 21, 2015All Quiet On The Commuter RailThe MBTA's General Manager joins us to talk about the new quiet cars, catching fare evaders, and any of your questions.ResumeRadio Boston28:54Dec 9, 2010
Monica Tibbits-Nutt permanently appointed MassDOT secretaryThe Massachusetts Department of Transportation has a new leader, from inside its ranks. Monica Tibbits-Nutt has officially been appointed to the position, after nearly two months serving as the department’s...ResumeRadio Boston14:02Nov 13, 2023
T: Machine that fell on Red Line passenger was last used in 2013The T is wrangling multiple infrastructure problems and financial challenges as it works to repair defective tracks.ResumeRadio Boston29:20May 2, 2023
MBTA General Manager Responds To Report That Found Safety LapsesMBTA General Manager Steve Poftak speaks with us about a new report that found that 'safety is not the priority' at the MBTA. ResumeRadio Boston12:53Dec 12, 2019
MBTA GM Steve Poftak On Closures And How The T Is Preparing For Another Boston WinterMBTA General Manager Steve Poftak gives us the latest information on Red Line closures, future transportation investment plans and how the MBTA is preparing for another winter.Radio BostonNov 21, 2019
MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak On The State Of The TPoftak joined us to discuss all things T, from train derailments, to funding issues, to bus lanes.ResumeRadio Boston23:46Oct 10, 2019
Should The T Be Free?Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu says the MBTA should work on a plan for free public transportation to address "economic mobility, racial equality and climate justice." ResumeRadio Boston27:01Feb 7, 2019
New General Manager Takes Over At The MBTALuis Ramirez became the new general manager of the MBTA Tuesday, promising to focus on customer service and to be a hands-on, visible manager.ResumeRadio Boston12:28Sep 12, 2017
Drivers Show Off Their Skills At MBTA Bus RoadeoOver the weekend, fifteen MBTA bus drivers gathered at the Charlestown Garage to compete at the 41st annual MBTA Roadeo. ResumeRadio Boston05:55Sep 11, 2017
What The Process Was For Selecting The New MBTA GMOne of the search advisory committee members says the financial issues at Luis Ramirez's former company were not disclosed to her, and the job of general manager is "near impossible...ResumeRadio Boston07:09Aug 30, 2017
State's Contract Raises Questions About Background Check Of New MBTA ChiefThe contract states that the search firm would conduct “comprehensive reference checks” on finalist candidates, verify educational degrees, and “validate the past performance and qualities of these candidates.”ResumeRadio Boston04:44Aug 25, 2017
Company Led By Incoming MBTA Head In Need Of A New TurnaroundHe's been praised as a turnaround specialist, but a Radio Boston analysis of federal securities filings shows that the Texas company Luis Ramirez claims to have turned around is dealing...ResumeRadio Boston06:41Aug 23, 2017
The Incoming MBTA GM's Former Company May Face BankruptcyGlobal Power Equipment Group, the corporation run previously by Luis Ramirez, has had to sell off assets, lay off employees, and risks declaring bankruptcy as a result of erroneous financial...ResumeRadio Boston04:54Aug 22, 2017
Questions About Turnaround Of MBTA GM's Former Texas FirmLuis Ramirez is touted as a turnaround specialist. But a group of investors is suing his former company and federal regulators have opened an investigation.ResumeRadio Boston11:45Aug 16, 2017
The Evolution Of Advertising On The MBTAJohn Carroll on the evolution of the advertisements on the MBTA, through the lens of the latest ad for Bernie and Phyl's furniture. ResumeRadio Boston09:40Feb 20, 2017
The Future Of Public Transit And Private Ride-Hailing Companies In BostonStarting this month, you can take a new flat-rate Uber carpool trip for $2 in and around Boston. How will that impact public transit?ResumeRadio Boston09:59Sep 6, 2016
Can The MBTA Pension Fund Be Saved?BU's Mark T. Williams offers a five-point plan for getting the pension fund back on track.ResumeRadio Boston09:31Jul 5, 2016
New MBTA Chief: There's Never Been More Focus On Fixing The T Than There Is NowBrian Shortsleeve has a big job ahead of him. The businessman and former Marine was appointed as the MBTA's new chief administrator last month. ResumeRadio Boston10:48Aug 21, 2015
All Quiet On The Commuter RailThe MBTA's General Manager joins us to talk about the new quiet cars, catching fare evaders, and any of your questions.ResumeRadio Boston28:54Dec 9, 2010