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MBTA plans accessibility improvements to Green Line’s Symphony Station

Jesús Marrero Suárez March 5, 2021
Members of Green Line Transformation shared details of the station’s design at a virtual community meeting Wednesday, as the Symphony Station Accessibility Improvements project enters its final design phase.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority commuter rail. Service cuts to the commuter rail and MBTA ferry begin Saturday in an effort to curtail state spending. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA reduces commuter rail service, cuts weekend ferry service

Daniel Kool January 27, 2021
Fall 2020 commuter rail ridership was down roughly 92 percent compared to the previous year, while ferry ridership fell 88 percent, according to the MBTA.
A person wearing a mask rides the B-line train to Boston College. Through its new Ride Safer program, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has begun distributing free face masks to passengers in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19. LAURYN ALLEN/ DFP FILE

MBTA distributes free face coverings to commuters

Emily Stevenson November 30, 2020
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has begun distributing free masks during popular commuting times as part of their campaign to prevent coronavirus transmission.
East to West: September 4, 2020

East to West: September 4, 2020

Justin Tang September 4, 2020

Join Justin Tang and Edward Sturm on this Friday, September 4, as we cover a BU professor’s open criticism of Boston University’s Learn from Anywhere model, students’ reports of missing items...

A person uses the turnstile at the Kenmore T Station. Gov. Charlie Baker has proposed lowering fines and prohibiting arrest for MBTA fare evasion over concerns that transit police disproportionately target minority groups Friday. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS

State may reduce fees for evading MBTA fees

Allison Pirog February 4, 2020
Massachusetts may soon lower fines for people caught dodging fares for the T.
The Boston City Council has proposed letting Boston city workers buy CharlieCards with their pre-taxable income. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE

CharlieCards may grow more affordable for Boston workers

Daily Free Press Staff February 4, 2020
The City Council has proposed a measure to make CharlieCards more affordable for Boston employees.
An Alewife-bound train in Park Station. The red line is suspending service between Broadway and MIT/Kendall stations for renovations over four weekends beginning Friday. CHRISTOPHER GOUGH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA to shut down Red Line in Downtown Boston for four weekends

Mia Khatib November 14, 2019
The shutdowns begin 8:45 p.m. Friday and will last until December 15, with normal Red Line service the weekend after Thanksgiving.
An MBTA commuter rail train at Boston’s North Station. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

MBTA control board commits to major improvements for commuter rail

Mia Khatib November 7, 2019
These changes include the partial electrification of the commuter rail system and increased service on the rail's busiest lines, with some stations to see a new train every 15-20 minutes
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