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Healey names first-ever MassDOT safety chief
Patrick Lavin will oversee safety on rail, bus, paratransit and highways across Massachusetts. -
Worcester area buses to remain free for at least another year
The WRTA's advisory board voted unanimously to continue the transit system's zero-fare policy. -
MBTA plans to lift Blue Line slow zones by November
The line will close at 7 p.m. nightly for more than a week to speed up the timetable on fixes. -
The big reason why the U.S. is seeking the toughest-ever rules for vehicle emissions
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing its most ambitious new regulations yet for cutting pollution from vehicles. The overarching goal is not… -
On Eng’s first day, transit advocates hope new MBTA general manager can turn the agency around
Hiring, more funding and dealing with diversions like slow zones need to be immediate priorities, says LivableStreets Alliance’s Stacy Thompson. -
Spill the T: Can Boston Marathon runners beat the Green Line?
The MBTA, even with its slow zones, is often still faster than traveling on foot. -
Airline passengers could be in for a rougher ride, thanks to climate change
In March, Ingrid Weisse, her husband and two young sons were aboard Alaska Airlines 889 from Portland, Ore., on a flight home to Hawaii when the Boeing… -
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Transit experts say new MBTA general manager will 'fail' without more resources
Phillip Eng will need help from the governor and the legislature, experts said. -
5 things to know about Phillip Eng, the new general manager of the MBTA
The Boston area transit agency's new leader comes with decades of experience.
