MBTA
Harvard Affiliates Praise the University’s West Station Pledge
In Jan. 2018, Harvard promised $50 million to fund West Station, a commuter rail stop on the Framingham-Worcester line, and up to $8 million to help construct another, interim transportation station in Allston.
In Allston, Mixed Feelings Over Univ. Funding for West Station
In the wake of the University’s pledge some Allston and Brighton residents said they were thrilled by the promised influx of Harvard money. Others were less optimistic.
Allstonians Rally to Protest Against West Station Delay
Standing by a congested intersection and braving 21 degree weather, Allstonians held up colorful signs to protest construction delays on West Station.
Pepper Spray Causes Irritation in Harvard T Stop
A release of pepper spray in the Harvard MBTA station briefly closed the Red Line stop Sunday, burning the eyes of some passerby and hospitalizing one person.
Pepper Spray on the MBTA
The T station in Harvard Square was closed briefly on Sunday evening following reports of pepper spray released inside.
Freshmen Praise CharlieCard HUID Integration
A pilot program that allows Harvard University IDs to be used as MBTA “CharlieCards” has drawn praise from members of the Class of 2021.
All Aboard
Passengers line up outside an arriving MBTA subway car, preparing to board during rush hour traffic Thursday evening.
After MBTA Fare Hike, UC Augments Transportation Funding
The UC's Finance Committee voted unanimously to increase the maximum transportation subsidy student organizations may receive in response to an increase in fares due to take effect July 1.
MBTA Increases Fares Amid Public Protest
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority fiscal control board voted on March 7 to increase the cost of riding the T and buses, changes slated to take effect in July.
Late-night T Service Stops
People rush in and out of the Harvard Square T station shortly before the service shut down for the night on Saturday, the first night during which there was no late-night T service.
Harvard Students Ambivalent About Late Night T Cuts
Harvard students said they were either unaware or ambivalent about the end of late-night service on the T on March 18, following a unanimous MBTA vote in February.
MBTA Votes Unanimously to Cut Late Night Weekend Service
The cuts will end T service after midnight on Friday and Saturday nights and are slated to take effect on March 18. Currently, the T ceases operations at 2:00 a.m. on weekend nights.
T Adventures
I asked Dalen L. Ferreira ‘19 about his favorite experience on the T. He told me he couldn’t think of one but said, “I just finished the orange line, but it was cold, so I didn’t stay for too long.”
GSAS Increases MBTA Discount to 50 Percent
Students at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences will be able to purchase semester MBTA bus and link passes at 50 percent off beginning next fall, a more generous discount than the current 11 percent.
Fixing the MBTA
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) appears set to cut late-night service. However, this is not the answer to its long-standing budget problems.
Students, Alumni Concerned Over Potential MBTA Cuts
Students and alumni expressed concern for the potential shuttering of MBTA late night service following last week’s public meeting at Cambridge City Hall.
Local Residents Criticize Potential MBTA Cuts
According to the MBTA, the net cost per-passenger is $1.43 during regular service hours compared to $13 per-passenger during late night hours due to the lower number of riders. The overall cost for the late-night service is 14 million dollars, according to an MBTA presentation.
Kennedy School Fellow Proposes Reforms to the T
The report, authored by Charles Chieppo, a fellow at the Ash Center, outlines several steps that the transportation service should take to reduce costs and increase ridership
Allston Residents Frustrated Over West Station Revelations
Allston residents express frustration over the lack of transparency in the state's discussion with Boston University over its potential funding of a new commuter rail station in the neighborhood.
BU Was Prepared To Fund Allston 'West Station'
Boston University had pledged to fund the final $8.33 million needed to build a new commuter rail station called "West Station" on Harvard-owned property in Allston, according to The Boston Globe, but the deal was never finalized.
MBTA To Offer Free Fare Day Next Month
In response to multiple shutdowns of services this winter, the MBTA will offer a free fare day on April 24 and a 15 percent discount on monthly passes in May.