Tag: Public transportation

Transportation Troubles: Orange Line Service Replaced by Shuttle BusesSo, the MBTA decided to shake things up on Thursday evening by replacing Orange Line service from North Station to Forest Hills with shuttle buses....

In Wrentham, a small town in Massachusetts, local officials are making headlines by taking legal action against the state over the controversial MBTA Communities Act. This law mandates that MBTA communities, including Wrentham, must...

Middleborough Challenges Governor's Office Over MBTA Zoning LawIn a recent development, Middleborough is making headlines for taking Governor Maura Healey’s administration to court over the controversial MBTA Communities Act. This legal action follows the...

Concrete debris rained down on unsuspecting drivers in the heart of Boston on Friday afternoon, causing a commotion in the Prudential Tunnel. Authorities swiftly attributed the incident to a freeze-thaw cycle, which led to...

The morning commute for many Bostonians took an unexpected turn as Green Line trains were replaced by shuttle buses following a derailment of a track maintenance vehicle overnight. The incident occurred between the Government...

Milton's Select Board recently made a pivotal decision regarding the town's classification under the MBTA Communities Act, a statewide initiative aimed at expanding zoning for multi-family housing near T stops. In a close 3-2...

Local News: MBTA Red Line Shuttle Bus Service DisruptionShuttle buses were in full swing on Monday between Alewife and Harvard stations as a disabled train near Davis caused chaos for commuters. The MBTA made...

Next Steps for Needham Following MBTA Communities VoteNeedham voters repealed a state-mandated MBTA Communities Act zoning plan on Tuesday, sparking a new chapter in the town's journey towards compliance with the controversial mandate. Despite...

MBTA Communities Act Ruled Legal, Yet Unenforceable by SJCIn a groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) ruled that the controversial MBTA Communities Act is constitutionally sound and can be legally enforced by the...

MBTA Performance Report: 2024 Reader Ratings and ReviewsBoston.com readers have spoken, and the verdict is in on the MBTA's 2024 performance. As slow zones near their end and service resumes on the Green Line,...