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September 11, 2024

MBTA Announces Opening of Newly Built Dorchester Ave Bridge September 23

The newly constructed Dorchester Avenue Bridge will open at 4 am Monday, September 23, 2024. The bridge, located between Von Hillern and Kemp Streets, will carry vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists over the Red Line as well as the Old Colony Commuter Rail and Cabot Yard maintenance tracks. The MBTA’s Route 18 bus service will revert back to its typical routing via Dorchester Avenue between Columbia Road and Andrew station on September 25.

September 10, 2024

Commuter Rail Sees Major Increase in Weekend Pass Sales this Summer

Overall ridership was up 16% and Cape Flyer ridership was up 6% compared to last year.

September 3, 2024

Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates MBTA’s New Income-Eligible Reduced Fare Program

First-of-its-kind program funded by Governor Healey’s FY24 and FY25 budgets officially launches tomorrow.

September 3, 2024

REMINDER: Red Line Braintree Branch Service Suspended for 24 Days Between JFK/UMass and Braintree September 6 – 29

Shuttle buses will make stops at Braintree, Quincy Adams, Quincy Center, Wollaston, North Quincy, and Ashmont. This notice serves as a reminder of the upcoming Red Line closure previously announced on July 18 and August 22.

August 29, 2024

Keolis and MBTA Launch NaviLens Pilot to Help Blind and Low Vision Riders Navigate Stations

Service is live at North Station and Salem with four stations being added soon.

August 28, 2024

MBTA Fall Service Changes Introduce New Routing for Route 66 through Harvard Bus Tunnel

This service change aligns with broader Bus Network Redesign Phase 1, set to launch December 15, 2024, enhancing rider experience and connectivity.

August 28, 2024

MBTA Makes Significant Progress on Critical Track Work on Red Line, Removes Six Speed Restrictions

The work accomplished will result in a safer, more reliable trip for riders with fewer unplanned service disruptions.

August 23, 2024

Red Line Suspension between Kendall/MIT and JFK/UMass Will Be Extended One Day through Monday, August 26

Additional time is required after an overnight accident involving track maintenance equipment.

August 22, 2024

REMINDER: MBTA’s Income-Eligible Reduced Fare Program Launches September 4

Riders who qualify can apply online or at five in-person locations around the MBTA service area in partnership with Action for Boston Community Development and the Massachusetts Association for Community Action network starting September 4.

August 22, 2024

September Service Changes Planned on Red Line to Improve Reliability and Train Speeds for Riders

Red Line service will be suspended between JFK/UMass and Braintree September 6 – 29. Shuttle buses will make stops at Braintree, Quincy Adams, Quincy Center, Wollaston, North Quincy, and Ashmont. Kingston, Middleborough, and Greenbush Commuter Rail line service will be suspended between South Station and Braintree during the weekends of September 7 – 8 and September 14 – 15.