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A Red Line train.

MBTA releases new interactive Speed Restriction Dashboard

Bailey Scott March 28, 2023
The new interactive map shows which tracks have speed restrictions, allowing for more transparency.
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Mayor Wu explains bike lane expansion as MBTA Orange Line nears return

Taylor Hawthorne September 15, 2022
As the MBTA is being fixed up, Michelle Wu announces bike lane expansion, hoping to use this as an opportunity to rebuild the transportation system.
The MBTA suspended operation of portions of the Orange Line for maintenance over the weekend. The shutdown will be repeated over three more weekends after 8:45 p.m. on Friday’s into mid-February. PERRY SOSI/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Orange Line to suspend weekend service until mid-February

Angela Yang January 20, 2020
Commuters will not be able to take the Orange Line most weekends until Feb. 16. The closures begin Friday nights at 8:45 p.m.
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
The City of Boston started a pick-up and drop-off zone pilot Friday in the Fenway neighborhood, working with Uber and Lyft to improve passenger safety and efficiency in the pick-up process. RACHEL SHARPLES/ DFP STAFF

Boston piloting dedicated rideshare zones in Fenway

Joel Lau March 19, 2019
The City of Boston launched a pick-up and drop-off zone pilot for ridesharing services in the Fenway neighborhood Friday.
Phase 2A of the Commonwealth Avenue reconstruction project focuses on widening Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority tracks and narrowing sidewalks between the Boston University Bridge and Packard’s Corner, which could be dangerous for both cyclists and pedestrians. PHOTO BY MIKE DESOCIO/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Comm. Ave. construction project to widen MBTA tracks, trim sidewalks

Mina Corpuz September 2, 2014

The City of Boston is currently rolling out a $16 million plan to reconstruct a portion of Commonwealth Avenue along Boston University’s campus, widen Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Green...

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