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 In response to a fatal car accident in February that killed 35-year-old Caitlin Clavette, of Winchester, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced Friday that it will be conducting extensive highway safety testing to avoid future incidents. PHOTO BY KANKANIT WIRIYASAJJA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MassDOT to improve roadway inspections across Massachusetts

David Franco April 21, 2016

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced plans Friday to improve its roadway inspection process after a woman was killed by a loose manhole cover in February, according to a statement...

Officials from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority announced Monday that they are looking to eliminate riders' ability to use cash as payment on buses and trains in an effort to create a more user-friendly system. PHOTO BY ERIN BILLINGS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA to eliminate cash payment option

David Franco April 1, 2016

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority plans to eliminate cash payments for its services, MBTA spokesperson Jason Johnson stated Wednesday. Johnson wrote in an email that the MBTA’s goal...

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority launched a “Performance Dashboard” website Monday that displays data concerning customer satisfaction and the accuracy of schedules among other aspects of the transit agency. ILLUSTRATION BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA launches new online Performance Dashboard

Grace Li March 31, 2016

Massachusetts Department of Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack announced Monday the launch of the new Performance Dashboard for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, according...

In response the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority cutting Late-Night Service, the ride sharing app Uber will offer a fixed $5 price for riders between 12:30 a.m. and 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights to compensate for the inconvenience. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Uber Boston introduces late-night flat rate

Kyler Sumter March 24, 2016

Uber Boston introduced a new late-night, flat-rate fare of $5 for uberPOOL rides near Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority stations, according to a Friday press release. UberPOOL riders who...

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...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker filed “An Act Financing Improvements to Municipal Roads and Bridges” Friday with the aim to increase Chapter 90 transportation funding across the commonwealth. PHOTO BY MADI GOLDMAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Baker-Polito administration file for increased transportation funding

Archana Beeram February 18, 2016

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito filed an act Friday that aims to improve the commonwealth’s transportation infrastructure and authorizes funding for a small bridge program...

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...

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