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T notes: State preps for 100,000 visitors to casino on Sunday

T notes: State preps for 100,000 visitors to casino on Sunday

MassDOT gathering data on shutdown of I-93 HOV lane

By Bruce Mohl MBTA, Transportation 0 Comments Jun 17, 2019

A correction has been added to this story. THE STATE’S HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR says he is preparing for 100,000 people to show up for this Sunday’s opening of the Encore Boston Harbor casino, although officials at Wynn Resorts say they are expecting far fewer guests. A spokesman for the Las Vegas-based casino company said in an(...)

Derailment probe now focused on train itself

Rail safety review planned; calls to delay fare increases rejected

MBTA GM apologizes, says ‘tangible benefits’ near

Poftak: Fare increases to go forward as planned

Here’s what’s slowing down the Red Line now

And here’s what can be done to speed things up

Mass. ride-hailing trips rise 25% in 2018

Boston, Cambridge are hot spots, but reach growing

Baker: Repairs to T must not shut out riders

Walsh and Wu differ in response to guv's approach

Baker’s approach to T epitomizes his leadership style

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Baker’s approach to T epitomizes his leadership style

Analytical, diligent, cautious, and at times lacking inspiration

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Too many passengers, gridlock hindered replacement service

Where is Baker’s sense of urgency on the T?

‘Headed in the right direction’ is not enough

T still investigating Red Line derailment

Most train service restored Tuesday afternoon

Red Line train derails; gridlock ensues

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T notes: New fare inspectors will be civilians

Driver of derailed train suspended as operator error suspected

Special fare for low-income T riders gains momentum

Some control board members back more commuter rail discounts

T lures Henderson from MassDevelopment

Takes over as chief real estate officer July 1

T notes: Ridership up in 1st quarter

New employee to solicit pilot service proposals

Boston: the 22-7 city in terms of transit

T eliminates pilot bus service from 1 a.m. to 3 a.m.

Kicking the tires on battery-electric buses

The better option now for Greater Boston is the electric trolley bus

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Highway chief comes under fire for eliminating HOV lane

T to free the ramp, but only at certain times

Shortcut to Ted Williams Tunnel for Silver Line buses coming this summer

Pulling the data together

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Number could be factor in ongoing revenue discussion

State transportation policies fail communities of color

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MBTA GM wants less jargon in messages to customers

Poftak: MBTA needs more capacity to meet spending goals

T plans to up yearly repair budget to $1.5 billion

Time to step it up on bus rapid transit

MBTA making progress, but still has a way to go

On TNCs, Red-Blue connector, and tolls

A bold move to change course seems possible

How does that T energy efficiency program work?

Electric ratepayers are picking up 40% of $30m cost