News
September 18, 2024
The City of Quincy, with the support of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), is receiving a $4.2 federal million grant on behalf of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to modernize the Squantum Point Park Ferry Pier.
September 18, 2024
October Service Changes: MBTA Continues Repair Work to Improve Reliability Across the System
Service changes are planned on the Mattapan, Green, and Orange lines.
September 17, 2024
MBTA Announces Partial Opening of Winchester Center Station
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced today that Winchester Center station on the Lowell Commuter Rail Line will partially reopen on Monday, September 30. The south end of the station will be fully accessible and will serve passengers riding both inbound and outbound.
September 16, 2024
MBTA to Install New Construction Vehicle Access Tunnel to Improve Red Line Service
The new Tunnel Access Point for construction vehicles, materials, and work crews is expected to reduce the impact of Red Line service suspensions for riders.
September 11, 2024
MBTA Announces Opening of Newly Built Dorchester Ave Bridge September 23
The newly constructed Dorchester Avenue Bridge will open at 4 am Monday, September 23, 2024. The bridge, located between Von Hillern and Kemp Streets, will carry vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists over the Red Line as well as the Old Colony Commuter Rail and Cabot Yard maintenance tracks. The MBTA’s Route 18 bus service will revert back to its typical routing via Dorchester Avenue between Columbia Road and Andrew station on September 25.
September 10, 2024
Commuter Rail Sees Major Increase in Weekend Pass Sales this Summer
Overall ridership was up 16% and Cape Flyer ridership was up 6% compared to last year.
September 3, 2024
Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates MBTA’s New Income-Eligible Reduced Fare Program
First-of-its-kind program funded by Governor Healey’s FY24 and FY25 budgets officially launches tomorrow.
September 3, 2024
Shuttle buses will make stops at Braintree, Quincy Adams, Quincy Center, Wollaston, North Quincy, and Ashmont. This notice serves as a reminder of the upcoming Red Line closure previously announced on July 18 and August 22.
August 29, 2024
Keolis and MBTA Launch NaviLens Pilot to Help Blind and Low Vision Riders Navigate Stations
Service is live at North Station and Salem with four stations being added soon.
August 28, 2024
MBTA Fall Service Changes Introduce New Routing for Route 66 through Harvard Bus Tunnel
This service change aligns with broader Bus Network Redesign Phase 1, set to launch December 15, 2024, enhancing rider experience and connectivity.