Media Statement: Massachusetts can improve rail service now with targeted Regional Rail investments
MassINC Policy Center and TransitMatters identify “No Regrets” projects to deliver more frequent, reliable service while building toward a modern statewide rail network.
Media Statement: Boston Transportation Advocates Respond to Proposed Cuts to Transportation Department Operating Budget
These cuts to the City’s transportation personnel move Boston in the wrong direction at a time when we should be accelerating efforts to make our streets safer and commutes better.
Cole Lewis Testifies at a May 4th City Council Budget Hearing
TransitMatters calls on the City of Boston to take swift action on the "Safe Streets" projects that have been paused or removed from the capital budget.
Cole Lewis Testifies at Last Wednesday’s Public City Council Hearing
TransitMatters calls on Mayor Wu and Boston City Council to #PressPlay on Boston’s paused street projects.
🔥 From Bridge Fires to Fire Service 🔥
The Orange Line has been through a lot over the last few years. The line hit a particularly low point in the summer of 2022, with a highly-publicized fire in July that involved a train evacuation. Today, service is wildly different.
Media Statement: MBTA’s Regional Rail Operating Contract Short List; Priorities for Next Operator
This transition offers significant financial and economic benefits while directly improving service delivery to help the Commonwealth reach its decarbonization goals.
How the MBTA can fill empty seats on the Commuter Rail
Every day, thousands of seats on the Commuter Rail remain unfilled, yet the operating cost for the MBTA stays the same.
Media Statement: MBTA Sees Results From Early Progress On Commuter Rail Transformation
The report recommends reducing off-peak and reverse commute fares by half, providing deeper discounts for low-income riders, and partnering more closely with property owners to ensure that those living and working in new buildings near transit can take full advantage of the service.
Media Statement: December Green Line Closure
This broad stretch affects nearly all Green Line riders and will push more than 50,000 daily riders onto already crowded alternatives.
Back for More: TransitMatters Reveals MBTA's Slowest and Most Bunched Buses
The 1 bus remains the slowest bus in the T’s network, and after coming in sixth place last year, the 23 bus took the top spot for bunching.