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    • Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)

    Boston, MA 02116

    COMPANY OVERVIEW

    About Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)

    Contact

    10 Park Plaza, Room 3910
    Boston, MA 02116
    United States of America
    https://www.mbta.com
    617.222.3106

    More Info on Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)

    Products and Press Releases

    Spare
    Spare will help the MBTA to enhance accessibility in customer-facing software and communications, efficiency and the experience for individuals with disabilities who rely on paratransit services.
    Paratransit

    MBTA partners with Spare to improve its paratransit services

    Spare Labs Inc.
    Dec. 18, 2024
    Spare will help the MBTA to enhance accessibility in customer-facing software and communications, efficiency and the experience for individuals with disabilities who rely on paratransit...
    MBTA
    MBTA launches phase one of Bus Network Redesign
    Bus

    MBTA launches phase one of Bus Network Redesign

    Dec. 17, 2024
    The first phase of the Bus Network Redesign is a major initiative of the Better Bus Project, which aims to improve bus service reliability, frequency and connectivity throughout...
    Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
    Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Red Line
    Maintenance

    MBTA Red Line now slow zone-free for first time in 20 years

    Nov. 26, 2024
    The Red Line now joins both the Blue and Orange lines as speed restriction-free.
    MBTA
    a hand hols an iphone showing vehicle tracking on the screen with the T logo in the background
    Mobile Applications

    MBTA launches new mobile app MBTA Go

    Nov. 22, 2024
    MBTA Go became available in the App Store Nov. 20, 2024, and will eventually be released for Androids in February 2025.
    MBTA
    Crews performed track replacement work along the Red Line.
    Maintenance

    MBTA lifts four speed restrictions on Red Line

    Nov. 13, 2024
    There are now only four speed restrictions currently present along the entire MBTA subway system.
    MBTA
    Crews performed improvement work along the Orange Line.
    Maintenance

    MBTA removes nine speed restrictions on Orange Line

    Nov. 6, 2024
    The Orange Line is now completely free of all speed restrictions for the first time since 2010.
    MBTA
    MBTA removes 20 speed restrictions on Orange Line.
    Maintenance

    MBTA removes 20 speed restrictions on Orange Line

    Oct. 24, 2024
    As the result of the year-long Track Improvement Program, only one percent of MBTA’s entire transit system remains speed restricted.
    Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
    MBTA's new bus lanes will prepare the agency for the new Route 104 bus service which will help to connect communities from the city of Everett to the city of Chelsea.
    Infrastructure

    MBTA teams up with local communities to implement new bus lanes

    Oct. 22, 2024
    The new bus lanes will prepare the agency for the new Route 104 bus service which will help to connect communities from the city of Everett to the city of Chelsea.

    Articles & News

    Burns Engineering
    MBTA train.
    Railroad Signals, PTC, Control Systems and Products

    MBTA achieves full PTC functionality

    Paul Salvatore
    Dec. 17, 2024
    During the past decade, MBTA followed a phased approach to install PTC systems throughout its 394-mile commuter rail system.
    MBTA
    MBTA's Stations and Infrastructure team
    Safety & Security

    MBTA to bring back subway line managers

    Nov. 14, 2024
    Subway line managers provide hands-on management of station conditions, ensuring that facilities are clean, safe and welcoming for all riders.
    MBTA
    A Type 10 mockup vehicle stood displayed under a tent at City Hall Plaza.
    Vehicles

    MBTA, NJ Transit to bring in new rail cars

    Brandon Lewis
    Oct. 31, 2024
    MBTA celebrated the arrival of a future Green Line Type 10 vehicle mockup while NJ Transit showcased the agency’s new Multilevel III Power Cars.
    Amtrak
    Transit agencies, state DOT’s come together to celebrate See Tracks? Think Train® Week.
    Safety & Security

    Transit agencies, state DOT’s come together to participate in See Tracks? Think Train® Week

    Brandon Lewis
    Sept. 27, 2024
    The week was launched by OLI in 2017 to focus attention on the importance of making safe choices when driving or walking near railroad tracks and trains.
    MBTA
    MBTA fare gates.
    Fare Collection

    Fare collection updates: Hinton Public Transit, MBTA, NJ Transit

    Brandon Lewis
    Aug. 16, 2024
    HPT in Hinton, Alberta, and MBTA are looking to make it easier for riders to pay for using their respective transit systems while NJ Transit is offering a free week of public ...
    MBTA
    Maintenance

    Rail maintenance updates from MBTA and TTC

    Brandon Lewis
    July 31, 2024
    The rail maintenance work targets the removal of zones where trains are required to move slower..
    NCTD
    Management

    TOD updates from MBTA and NCTD

    Eman Abu-Khaled
    May 20, 2024
    MBTA and NCTD have entered a series of agreements with developers that will see more housing going up near their respective transit systems.
    Denver RTD
    Safety & Security

    Six transit agencies join federal ‘The Challenge to Save Lives from Overdose’ initiative

    Brandon Lewis
    March 19, 2024
    Denver RTD, BART, NJ Transit Police, SEPTA and WMATA train and equip officers with Narcan while MBTA is working to make Narcan available at all Red Line Heavy Rail Stations.
    MBTA
    A solar canopy at MBTA's West Hingham commuter rail station.
    Management

    MBTA zeros in on sustainability with new office focused on climate and resiliency

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    Sept. 29, 2023
    The authority’s new Climate and Resiliency Policy and Planning team will be part of MBTA’s Policy and Strategic Planning Division.
    MBTA
    Mbta Bus Credit Mbta
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    MBTA progresses commitment to more sustainable future with zero-emission bus contract, RFQ for renewable electricity

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    July 28, 2023
    The authority awarded a $119 million contract to New Flyer and plans to issue an RFQ for renewable electricity.

    Videos & Resources

    Mass Transit Weekly Update 5/6/2016
    Rail

    Mass Transit Weekly Update 5/6/2016

    May 6, 2016
    This week’s transit update includes videos from Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation...
    A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the MBTA's Operations Control Center
    Home

    A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the MBTA's Operations Control Center

    May 6, 2016
    MBTA invited the public into the central hub of Boston's mass transit system, the subway and light rail control center and operations hub, showing the public how it runs.

    All content from Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)

    MBTA
    MBTA bus.
    Bus

    MBTA to launch Phase 1 of its Bus Network Redesign Dec. 15

    Oct. 8, 2024
    The Bus Network Redesign is a major initiative of the Better Bus Project, aimed at improving bus service reliability, frequency and connectivity throughout the region.
    Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
    This new technology system was developed to assist bus operators with safely navigating their routes, detours, and roadway challenges.
    Communications, Navigation, CAD-AVL, GPS

    MBTA and Swiftly pilot new transit navigation system

    Oct. 2, 2024
    The system will be implemented into up to 100 buses by the end of the year as a part of the MBTA’s NextGen Bus Navigation Pilot.
    MBTA
    MBTA bus.
    Management

    MBTA to release Climate Assessment

    Sept. 27, 2024
    The assessment takes stock of the MBTA’s climate mandate, achievements to date and identifies next steps for enhancing the transit system’s resilience and sustainability.
    Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
    MBTA works to improve Red Line services with plans for new construction vehicle entrance
    Infrastructure

    MBTA works to improve Red Line services with plans for new construction vehicle entrance

    Sept. 17, 2024
    The project will work to improve the MBTA’s ability to maintain the Red Line, which will also result in faster, more frequent and more reliable service for riders.
    MBTA
    MBTA Commuter Rail train.
    Management

    LTD, MBTA ridership up during FY 24

    Eman Abu-Khaled
    Sept. 11, 2024
    Both agencies recorded higher levels of ridership during FY 24 compared to FY 23.
    MassDOT
    MassDOT, MBTA celebrate launch of Income-Eligible Reduced Fares Program.
    Fare Collection

    MassDOT, MBTA celebrate launch of Income-Eligible Reduced Fares Program

    Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
    Sept. 5, 2024
    The new program provides riders who are aged 18-64 and have low-income with reduced one-way and round-trip fares of approximately 50 percent off on all MBTA buses, subway, Commuter...
    Communications, Navigation, CAD-AVL, GPS

    MBTA, Keolis Commuter Services, pilot NaviLens technology to improve accessibility

    Keolis Commuter Services
    Sept. 3, 2024
    NaviLens technology helps passengers who are blind or have low vision to navigate stations with a smartphone app.
    MBTA
    Crews performed improvement work along the Red Line.
    Maintenance

    MBTA removes six safety speed restrictions on Red Line

    Aug. 29, 2024
    Five speed restrictions were planned to be removed, with a sixth slow zone identified during the service suspension that was also lifted.
    MBTA
    Crews performed improvement work along the Green Line B Branch.
    Maintenance

    MBTA removes eight safety speed restrictions on Green Line B Branch

    Aug. 20, 2024
    The removal of the safety speed restrictions will result in a safer, more reliable trip for riders with fewer unplanned service disruptions.