by Miles Taylor | Jul 17, 2017 | Miles on the MBTA
The 1 used to be the shortest, stubbiest little route, and I always wondered how the heck it could possibly get ridership. Ever since the demise of the 22, though, the 1 has been rerouted to cover some of the lost service, as well as extended to Walmart for…some...
by Miles Taylor | Jul 16, 2017 | Miles on the MBTA
Alright, take the B. Give it a bunch of extra deviations. Make it have a significantly worse schedule and way fewer riders. That’s the A! The bus at Walmart, with an actual sign! Leaving Walmart, we went down a hill out of the parking lot and turned onto Main...
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...