Update 10/28/23 – The T’s transparency is noticeably better. There’s definitely still a backlog (none of the incidents covered in this post have been addressed), but they’re definitely making steps in the right direction. What do the 30-day orange line…
Don’t mind me, just adding a note about this post: It’s pretty poorly written. I don’t want to delete it, because there’s already not much content on the site, but I desperately need to work on this post. Read at…
Background The MBTA has one of the most expansive commuter rail networks in the country – only behind New Jersey Transit and Metra (somehow the MBTA and Metrolink in LA are tied for 3rd place… they both have 388 track…
Background Despite it’s challenges, maintenance backlogs, debt and safety record, the MBTA is a lifeline for the city of Boston, one that must be expanded over the next few years to help Massachusetts meet its climate goals, ease traffic congestion,…
As many are aware, the T is in a crisis right now. Crumbling infrastructure and major safety incidents have led to degraded service, and unfortunately, the MBTA is still under the assumption that weekend ridership doesn’t exist – that its…
The bidding process In late 2013, the MBTA was looking to replace its aging fleet of orange line trains – Cars that were 34 years old, and nearing the end of their useful lives.[1] They were going to have more…
This is here for archival purposes. Read this at your own caution. Lets try this again Earlier this year, I set out on a mission to redesign the MBTA map. The result? A blocky mess that showed the system inaccurately…