Get on Board
Now more than ever, there are more reasons to get on board the T. Here are just a few:
Reason 95: The Outdoors Are Within Reach
Whether you're looking for great foliage or outdoor adventure, the MBTA is the perfect way to visit all your favorite fall spots. You can ride the Orange Line to Oak Grove for hiking in the Middlesex Fells. Or take the Red Line to Mattapan, then hop on the 240 to the Blue Hills. Wherever you're heading this season, make the MTBA part of your fall fun.
Reason 58: Orange Line: Faster Than It's Ever Been
With the Orange Line hitting a new top speed, 55 mph between Oak Grove and Assembly, getting in and around town is even more efficient. That means making great time when you’re commuting to work, running errands, and tackling your to-do list. It also means making more time for fun. Pickleball, anyone?
Reason 158: Fresh Air, Fossils, and History
History, nature, and a bit of discovery are just a train ride away. Start your day at the Boston Public Garden, where paths, open green space, and city views offer a peaceful break from the pace of downtown. Then head to the Harvard Museum of Natural History to explore exhibits ranging from ancient fossils to dazzling minerals. And for a look into the life and legacy of a U.S. president, take the Red Line to JFK/UMass and hop on the free shuttle to the JFK Library and Museum. Whether you're spending an hour or a full day, the T makes it easy to explore.
Reason 159: Art, Animals, and Outdoor Adventures
Art, animals, and a splash of nature. Catch bold colors and big creativity in Allston, where vibrant murals turn city walls into open-air galleries. Looking for something wilder? Hop off at the Franklin Park Zoo to meet giraffes, gorillas, and more, no safari required. And on Saturdays, take advantage of pilot service directly to Houghton’s Pond for a relaxing day by the water. Whether it’s street art or woodland trails you’re looking for, we have a fleet of buses that can take you there.
Reason 160: Nature, Neighborhoods, and Theater Nights
Looking for a breath of fresh air? Take the Orange Line to the Arnold Arboretum and wander through winding paths lined with centuries-old trees. Craving a little retail therapy or a great meal? Hop off at Assembly Row, where outlet shopping, trendy restaurants, and waterfront views offer the perfect afternoon escape. Or head downtown to the The Emerson Paramount Center Theatre, where the lights, the drama, and the magic of live performance are just steps from the station. No parking hassles, no traffic stress, just endless ways to explore via the T.
Reason 161: Penguins, Planes, and Perfect Days
From ocean views to global gateways, the Blue Line brings it all within reach. Touch down at Logan Airport without the traffic, dive into fresh seafood and local flavor near Revere Beach, or come face-to-fin with marine life at the New England Aquarium. Whether you're catching a flight, meeting friends for brunch, or spending the day with seals and penguins, the T makes it all seamless.
Reason 42: Getting Back to Routine in Total Train-quility
With 86% of workers commuting from another town, it means more drivers in their cars, more congestion on the road, and more stress on your commute. And that makes opting for the T the easiest decision you’ll make any day. Let us handle the driving while you relax and enjoy a smooth, reliable ride in and out of town.
Reason 28: The Back to Work Gridlock Can Have You Seeing Red
After the summer lull, workers and more than 350,000 students across the city are on the move, bringing traffic to a halt. Boston-area commuters spend about 79 hours per year stuck in congestion, at an average cost of $1,414 per driver in wasted time and fuel. The T’s efficient, reliable, and cost-effective service is clearly the better route into town.
Reason 148: Park-ing Without Parking
We make getting to the park, a walk in the park. From Boston Common and the Public Garden to the Arnold Arboretum, Franklin Park, and beyond, there’s a sweeping range of public parks that riders can easily access by way of the T. No parallel parking required.
Reason 145: The Outdoors Are Even Greater in the City
No need to get out of town to get outdoors. From events at the Hatch Shell and kayaking on the Charles to trails in Alewife Brook Reservation and even the playground and splash pad at Neponset Landing, we’re connecting riders to more outdoor spaces than ever before. And with temperatures on the rise and nice long days ahead, there’s no better time to experience our great outdoors.
Reason 4: Boston Traffic Is the 4th Worst in America
Boston ranks once again as one of America’s most congested driving cities, with commuters losing an average of 79 hours of time to traffic congestion in 2024. Not to mention the ever increasing parking costs.
Meanwhile, thanks in great part to our now completed Track Improvement Program, the T is faster and smoother than it has been in more than 20 years.
Building a Better T
As part of our $9.6 billion, 5-year capital investment plan, we're renovating stations, modernizing fare collection systems, upgrading services for our buses, subways, and ferries, and improving the accessibility of the entire system.
Reason 22: More Frequent Train and Bus Service
We’ve increased the number of weekday subway trips on every line and headways, the times between trains, are the shortest they’ve been in years.
We’ve increased service hours on our most popular bus routes and added several new high-frequency routes. We’re providing more consistent, all-day service on the Commuter Rail to better match your schedule. So now you can get where you need to go that much faster.
Reason 44: It's Still the Best Deal in Town
You can still get pretty much anywhere in town on the newly improved and enhanced T for just $2.40. Our trains and buses will connect you to family, work, school, shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and other places of interest. How far will $2.40 get you in a rideshare?
Reason 50: That New Fleet Smell
We're adding new Red Line cars every month. Every car in the Orange Line fleet is new. By 2028 Battery-Electric Multiple Unit (BEMU) trains will be operating on the Commuter Rail. We have plans to add even more zero-emission Battery Electric Buses (BEBs) to the Silver Line and more hybrid buses to the rest of the fleet. And coming soon: our all-new Green Line Type 10 “supercar.”
Reason 61: Easy New Ways to Pay
Did you know you can now simply Tap to Ride? Riders can pay for MBTA subway and bus travel using a contactless credit/debit card, phone, or watch.
Reason 77: A More Sustainable Ride
Battery electric and hybrid buses are just two examples of the MBTA’s ongoing commitment to reducing emissions and increasing sustainability across the entire system. We seek to reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment wherever possible. It’s why 100% of the T’s electricity needs are now supplied by certified renewable energy.
Reason 100: The 7,580 of Us Who Never Stop to Keep You Going
Everyone here at the MBTA is dedicated to fulfilling the promise we’ve made to our riders: to provide you with the faster, smoother, safer service you deserve. We will continue to work tirelessly in 2025 and beyond on initiatives like power and signal improvements and many more to deliver the transit system the riding public can be proud of. So more and more of you will Get on Board.