East Boston Residents Frustrated With Bennington Street Exit Closure During Sumner Repairs

MassDOT says they remain on track to reopen the tunnel on Aug. 5 and that date can't come soon enough for Eastie residents.

T Riders Will Be Able To Tap-To-Pay Beginning August 1

Starting August 1, the MBTA will no longer require a Charlie Card to ride parts of the T.

Amtrak Service Between NYC And Boston Restored After Lightning Strike

The rail service Amtrak restored service between Penn Station and Boston after a power outage Saturday.

2 Mass. Pike Lanes Reopen After Rollover, Fuel Spill Closes Highway

Traffic was being diverted off the highway eastbound at Cambridge Street late Monday morning.

MassDOT Reduces Length Of Full Sumner Tunnel Closure

The tunnel carrying vehicles from Logan Airport and East Boston to I-93 will close fully starting July 5.

Low-Income Travelers To Ride Half Price Under New MBTA Plan

The program targets those between the ages of 26 and 64 years old who are income-eligible.

Sumner Tunnel In Boston Shut Down Briefly After Truck Gets Stuck

Traffic was diverted to the Ted Williams Tunnel until the Sumner re-opened just after 6 a.m.

MBTA Admits Power Outage On Green, Blue And Orange Lines Caused By Its Own Equipment

"A failed joint in a feeder cable located underground, only accessible by manhole," said T spokesperson Joe Pestauro.

Plane With Wing Damage Lands Mid-Flight En Route To Boston

“The wing is partially coming apart, it was shaking so hard I just can’t believe it," one passenger told media outlet KDVR.

Logan Airport To Get $12M In Federal Funds For Terminal Upgrades

The grant will fund a two-phase project to expand and renovate the existing traffic control tower.

Boston Extends Free Bus Service For Two More Years

The program began in 2021 with just Route 28. The year-long pilot expanded to two years and two more routes.

MBTA Unveils Plan To Make The T More Affordable For Low-Income Riders In Massachusetts

This week, Gov. Maura Healey announced a significant financial contribution to public transportation systems.

Blue Apple Bus Company Announces Service from Canton to Logan Airport

The New Daily Bus Service from Canton Rte 138 Park and Ride Lot to Logan Airport begins on December 13, 2023.

Advocates Say Green Line Closure Is A Sign MBTA Is "Getting Better"

The green line closure is the early phase of the T's ambitious year-long plan to eliminate all slow zones along the entire system.

MBTA Plans 188 Days Of Service Interruptions To Fix Slow Zones By End Of 2024

"Depending on the day they're pretty bad. I've missed classes because of them, and they're kind of annoying to me," said Letendre.

MBTA Contractor Proposes Overnight Shutdown To Fix Green Line Extension Tracks

Eng explained that the gauges along the tracks were pre-made too tight, leading the rails to be a fraction of an inch too close together.

Massachusetts Governor Says Defects On New Green Line Tracks "Absolutely Unacceptable"

On Thursday, MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng revealed a large portion of tracks on the $2.3 billion project are too narrow​.

Is Greater Boston Traffic Getting Worse?

Boston commuter traffic is notoriously bad but waned significantly over the course of the pandemic.

ACEC/MA Announces Gold Engineering Excellence Award Winners for 2023

Nominations open for 2024 Engineering Excellence Awards

Logan Airport Ranked Among Worst In North America By JD Power

J.D. Power ranked the nation’s airports based on satisfaction, finding travelers are mostly satisfied despite operational challenges.

Plane Possibly Struck By Lighting While Landing At Logan: Reports

A Delta plane landing at Logan late Monday night was possibly struck by lightning.

ACEC/MA Announces Silver Engineering Excellence Award Winners for 2023

Nominations for the 2024 Engineering Excellence Awards are available now through October 3rd.

ACEC/MA Announces Bronze Excellence Award Winners for 2023

Nominations open for 2024 Engineering Excellence Awards

Sumner Tunnel Reopening: What To Know As Future Closures Loom

The Sumner Tunnel closed for the summer on July 5. It'll be open for the Labor Day weekend rush.

MA Labor Day Travel 2023: See MassDOT Traffic Alerts

Here's what MassDOT is doing with traffic volumes expected to rise sharply starting Thursday ahead of Labor Day.

MBTA's Fall Schedule Begins For Subway And Bus Lines

The MBTA said to use the Trip Planner on its website for the most up-to-date schedule information.

MA Labor Day Travel 2023: Gas Prices, Best Times To Travel

Here's what to know about travel if you're heading out for an end-of-summer trip over the Labor Day weekend.

Sumner Tunnel Two-Month Closure: How To Avoid Traffic Mess

The Sumner Tunnel will close for about two months on July 5, cutting off a main driving route to Logan Airport. Here's what to know.

Massport Asks Travelers Not To Drive To Logan Airport During Sumner Tunnel Closure

State and local officials are working overtime to get out the word that the closure's impacts will be far-reaching.

Sumner Tunnel Closure: MBTA To Offer Free Rides, Discount Parking

The Sumner Tunnel will close for two months in July, cutting off a main driving route from Logan Airport and East Boston.

Mayor Wu Announces New Speed Hump Street Safety Program

"We're releasing a new speed hump policy and design directive that designates speed humps as part of our standard street design."

MBTA Unveils Planned Closures Along Most Lines For Month Of May

A federal investigation revealed lapses in safety paperwork on the MBTA, prompting the slowdown of more than 25% of the whole system.

MBTA Blue Line Speed Restrictions Through November, Possible Plan To Expedite Repairs

For the first time, the MBTA provided insight into the duration of these speed restrictions.

2 MBTA Derailments Greet General Manager Phillip Eng To Job

The first derailment occurred on new MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng's first day.

MBTA Announces Boston Marathon Service Plan

All subway lines, the commuter rail, and ferries will operate on a regular weekday schedule.

New Road Safety Law Protecting "Vulnerable Users" Takes Effect In Mass.

The law requires drivers to provide at least four feet of space between their vehicle and "vulnerable road users."

Violence In Boston Co-Founder Dies In Easton Collision

Clark Grant and wife Monica Cannon-Grant had been charged with fraud over their management of the Boston nonprofit.

MBTA Launches New Tool To Alert Riders To Speed Restrictions

The "Speed Restriction Dashboard" gives riders up-to-date information on restrictions that are in place and the reason why.

FAA Issues Safety Alert After Runway Incidents, Including 2 At Logan

Two recent runway incidents at Logan are among several across the nation that have drawn attention in recent weeks.

Blanket Green Line Speed Restrictions Lifted, 'Block' Slowdowns Stay

The Green Line and Mattapan Trolley were the last two lines still under global restrictions following a service alert last week.