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Multiple MBTA line sections shut down for month of February

Caterina Tomassini February 3, 2023
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s Red, Orange, Green and Haverhill Commuter Rail lines will experience service changes and shutdowns throughout February.
MBTA proposes fare changes

MBTA proposes fare changes to buses, trains to improve equity across Boston

Tian Liao January 27, 2022
The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority held a virtual meeting Wednesday to discuss changing fare prices for its services to help improve equity across the city of Boston.
MBTA officials cut a ceremonial ribbon Tuesday at the newly constructed Amory Street Green Line stop. Two new Green Line stops opened on Commonwealth Avenue Monday after nine months of construction. ZOE TSENG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA opens two new Green Line stations open to BU community

Zoe Tseng November 17, 2021
Two new Green Line stations opened Monday on Comm. Avenue after nine months of construction.
Mayoral candidate Annissa Essaibi-George speaks during a debate against candidate Michelle Wu

Wu, Essaibi George square off on transit, childcare in final televised debate before 2021 mayoral election

Cici Yu October 26, 2021
Mayoral candidates Annissa Essaibi George and Michelle Wu faced-off in their final TV debate.
symphony station

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.
Vanessa Bartlett/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: MBTA’s proposed service cuts overlook communities who rely on public transit

Editors November 16, 2020
If we continue to overlook our community’s needs, the barriers of wealth inequality and gentrification will only worsen in a time when we cannot afford them to.
Tourists gather on Essex Street in downtown Salem. Businesses in Salem will shut down by 8 p.m. on Oct. 30 and 31 to limit the spread of COVID-19. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Salem to shut down businesses, discourage visitors this Halloween

Daily Free Press Staff October 28, 2020
Salem, home of the historic Salem witch trials and a traditional fall tourist hub, will close early on Halloween evening to limit transmission of COVID-19. 
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has proposed budget cuts to recover from a budget deficit brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. AMANDA SCHNEIDER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA’s proposed budget cuts could hurt commuters

Taylor Brokesh October 8, 2020
After suffering financially during the pandemic due to lower ridership, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is looking at budget-reducing measures that include reduced and eliminated service.
Boston City Councilor Andrea Campbell announced her run for mayor of Boston on Thursday. MARIA CASTILLO/ DFP FILE

Mayoral candidate Andrea Campbell shares her vision for Boston

Allison Pirog September 30, 2020
In an interview with The Daily Free Press Tuesday, Councilor Andrea Campbell discussed how she hopes to address systemic racism and listen to community members when looking for solutions, as well as how she is campaigning during a pandemic.
Passengers board the Green Line at the Kenmore stop. Boston’s public transportation was ranked second best in the nation in a list of rankings released by WalletHub on Tuesday. BRIAN SONG/ DFP FILE

Boston’s public transit ranks second in the nation

Joel Lau September 13, 2019
Seattle was the only city to beat Boston, taking first place in the rankings, which looked at accessibility, reliability, and available resources.
Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announces a new commission to review transportation needs and possible forms of future funding. PHOTO BY MEGHAN CRONIN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

New commission to oversee transportation needs, funds

Lillian Ilsley-Greene October 3, 2017

Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced Wednesday at a transportation forum hosted by the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation that Gov. Charlie Baker will issue an executive order calling for...

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