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It is estimated the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority loses around $35 million in revenue from fare evasion on the commuter rail system each year. PHOTO BY ERIN BILLINGS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA loses up to $42 million due to fare evasion

Oriana Durand April 28, 2016

After a report found that fare evasion costs up to $42 million annually, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority released plans Monday to address fare evasion by implementing improved collection...

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority held its first public meeting Wednesday concerning the Green Line extension in Somerville. ILLUSTRATION BY BRITTANY CHANG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA hosts public meetings regarding Green Line extension

Meagan Schwarz March 3, 2016

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority hosted the first in a series of public meetings to discuss the Green Line Extension Project Wednesday. According...

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority announced Monday that it has cut its deficit by 43 percent. PHOTO BY BRIAN SONG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA shrinks 2017 projected operating deficit

Kalina Newman March 3, 2016

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority announced that it would decrease its projected fiscal 2017 operating deficit by 43 percent, according to a Monday press release. The release stated that...

Several Boston-area advocacy groups have spoken out about the possible fare increase of Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority services that would go into effect in July. ILLUSTRATION BY ETHAN CAPELLO/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Possible MBTA fare increase upsets locals

Oriana Durand February 11, 2016

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority met with backlash during a public meeting regarding a potential fare increase. Frank DePaola, general manager of the MBTA, addressed concerns that...

After nearly two years and $82 million in renovation, the Government Center transit station is set to reopen March 26. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Government Center Station to reopen March 26

Brianne Garrett February 5, 2016

Scheduled to resume service March 26, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority plans to reopen Government Center Station after two years of renovation. It will include updated features such as...

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and Samaritans Inc., will launch the "You Are Not Alone" campaign Friday on public transit in an effort to provide greater awareness of the Samaritans’ help line to those feeling alone or depressed. PHOTO COURTESY JASON B. JOHNSON

MBTA, Samaritans Inc. launch “You Are Not Alone” campaign

Paige Smith January 21, 2016

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and Samaritans Inc. of Boston launched the “You Are Not Alone” campaign Friday to spread awareness of suicide prevention through a statewide helpline...

A Red Line train carrying about 50 passengers drove for nine minutes and traveled more than five miles without a conductor before MBTA officials cut power to the third rail, stopping it near North Quincy Station Thursday morning. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Red Line train departs station without operator

Carolyn Hoffman December 15, 2015

Following an inbound Red Line train’s departure from Braintree Station without an operator, officials from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority...

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority trains are running at full service after winter weather related service interruptions, and refurbished Green Line trains will be released for service in April. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Subway service fully restored, Green Line gets refurbished trolleys

Paige Smith March 26, 2015

Following a record-breaking amount of snowfall in the beginning months of 2015, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority announced a number of updates...

Richard Davey, Secretary of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, resigned Saturday to take time to be with family and explore new career options. PHOTO COURTESY OF MASSDOT

Richard Davey resigns, current highway administer steps in as acting secretary

Keela Sweeney November 6, 2014

After years of service to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Richard Davey left his post as secretary of MassDOT Friday. He held the position since 2011. Highway Administrator Frank DePaola...

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