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Bostonians’ concerns to shape citywide planning effort
BOSTON – Affordable housing, better transit services and quality education are the keys to the city's future, Bostonians say. [perfectpullquote align=…
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Hub’s growth will strain transit, power, other services: Study
BOSTON – The Hub is expected to be a more crowded place by 2030 and a report issued Tuesday says growth in Greater…
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DePaola stepping down as MBTA GM, officials say
BOSTON – Frank DePaola, the general manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, will step down at the end of next month as…
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T fares to rise 9% as board votes for highest option
BOSTON – Over the objections of protesters, the board that oversees the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority voted to boost fares by an average…
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Late-night T service will end in Boston by March 19
BOSTON – After no discussion in a public meeting Monday, the MBTA control board canceled extended-hours weekend service, authorizing the transit agency…
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T union takes aim at outsourcing plan affecting 165 jobs
BOSTON – The MBTA's plans for a dramatic reduction in its business-side workforce through outsourcing of cash handling and fare…
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T’s late-night service backed at hearing over canceling it
BOSTON – A small crowd that gathered Tuesday evening to weigh in on the potential elimination of the MBTA's late-night…
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T fare hikes coming as huge paychecks go to some workers
BOSTON – Officials of Boston's financially beleaguered transit system revealed Monday that the top-paid worker on the T has received…
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MBTA fiscal woes take center stage at State House
BOSTON – The Massachusetts State House was abuzz Monday with reports and comments concerning a financial crisis gripping Boston's public transit…
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MBTA turning to private companies to increase service
Written by Andy Metzger BOSTON — The MBTA plans to test the appetite among private bus companies to provide service on all of…