by Miles Taylor | Jul 15, 2017 | Miles on the MBTA
What do you think are the best D Line stations regarding functionality, aesthetics, and structure? The D Line is generally consistent with regards to its stations, but there are definitely some standouts along the line. First, in terms of functionality at least,...
by Miles Taylor | Jul 14, 2017 | Miles on the MBTA
Time to check out that “dubious-looking minibus” we saw in Grafton! This is the B, one of the WRTA’s “Community Shuttle Flex Van Services,” a long-winded name that basically means it’s a minibus route that one can call in to deviate...
by Miles Taylor | Jul 13, 2017 | Miles on the MBTA
Ohhhh, Grafton, you’re lucky the Commuter Rail tracks don’t come anywhere near your town center…otherwise, I would have to complain about this place being in the middle of nowhere! Which…yeah, it is. Interesting lighting from the bright morning...
by Miles Taylor | Jul 12, 2017 | Miles on the MBTA
What are the quaintest towns/commuter stations on the lines you have seen in your travels? Based on a pass through the Commuter Rail stations I’ve reviewed, I came up with a few towns or stations that were quite quaint: Greenbush Sure, the station itself is...
by Miles Taylor | Jul 9, 2017 | Miles on the MBTA
Yes, it’s true – I’ll be in Amherst with Sam for the next month attending the Summer Transportation Institute at UMass. I’ve given myself the lofty goal of riding every PVTA route, at least those that run in the summer. Thus, after I finish up...