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The MBTA Go app. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority released a new app to track the T on Nov. 20. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

MBTA launches first-party transit app to enhance rider experience

Samantha Genzer December 2, 2024
MBTA Go, a first-party mobile transportation app, was released by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority on Nov. 20, offering real-time transit updates and accessibility features designed to improve commuting.
Lucas Zhang / DFP Staff

Heartland: You shouldn’t need a car to live in the suburbs

Maxwell Pociask April 26, 2022
If other suburbs implemented the policies and attitudes of New Brunswick, many more North Americans could choose to live in a smaller city without the worry of a car payment or the fear of a car collision.
Alexia Nizhny / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Public infrastructure is more important than it seems

Editors September 14, 2021
It is worth asking how many accidents it will take for any significant progress to be made in public infrastructure?
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Amtrak expansions provide new opportunity to boost economy, eco-friendly travel

Editors April 4, 2021
Amtrak’s plan and new funds from Biden will benefit the entire country, especially college students.

MBTA survey shows overwhelming support for late-night service

Daily Free Press Admin March 27, 2013

Despite overwhelming popular support for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to be open later, officials said they would not do so until they receive more funds from the governor’s transportation...

On heavy day of travel, trains face problems

Daily Free Press Admin March 18, 2013

As many students and residents were coming home from spring vacations Sunday, major transportation issues caused significant delays on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Green line and on...

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