by Miles Taylor | Jun 28, 2015 | Miles on the MBTA
It’s been a while since a Random Photos! I mean, how could I not post this…interesting vandalism of a “Stairs” sign at Quincy Adams? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
by Miles Taylor | Jun 28, 2015 | Miles on the MBTA
And here we are at the end of the Needham Line! Is there a big shiny terminus? Well, unfortunately not. There’s just Needham Heights. The station’s shelter. Firstly, this station does have official MBTA parking, with 100 spaces. It may not seem like much,...
by Miles Taylor | Jun 28, 2015 | Miles on the MBTA
Alright, we’re moving north to the middle of the three Needham Commuter Rail stations (or at least the ones with “Needham” in their name – sorry, Hersey). Nestled right in downtown Needham, Needham Center may not be tranquil like its southern...
by Miles Taylor | Jun 24, 2015 | Miles on the MBTA
I’ve been to a few Commuter Rail stations so far with old station buildings. They always look very nice, but have relatively boring uses functionally. I mean, we’ve seen old buildings used as a club, a barbershop, and a closed visitor’s...
by Miles Taylor | Jun 24, 2015 | Miles on the MBTA
On the Needham Line between Roslindale Village and West Roxbury, there’s a clump of really close stops serving the West Roxbury neighborhood. Bellevue is the least-used one, and it feels very suburban in nature. But can it be considered suburban when it’s...
by Miles Taylor | Jun 24, 2015 | Miles on the MBTA
There’s a clump of bus routes, numbered 35-37, that basically parallel the Needham Commuter Rail from Forest Hills to West Roxbury. The 36 is the one in the middle, both numerically and geographically. Also, for a short route, it’s incredibly confusing. It...