by Miles Taylor | Apr 19, 2015 | Miles on the MBTA
There are quite a few bus routes that go from Sullivan or Wellington up to Malden Center. They all more or less travel in crescents, in order to serve neighborhoods not served by the Orange Line. Most of these routes serve the eastern side of the tracks, while there...
by Miles Taylor | Apr 19, 2015 | Miles on the MBTA
The 93 cuts right through the heart of Charlestown, and it’s a really nice ride that feels like you’re going through a really old neighborhood (which it is). The 92 still has that feeling, but along its route, there are hints of trashiness here and there:...
by Miles Taylor | Apr 18, 2015 | Miles on the MBTA
This is a route I’ve been wanting to take for a while. It’s not quite as elusive as the 217 (though I really want to take that one, too), but it does run weekdays only and not very often at that. It serves quite a few parts of southern Milton, and a large...
by Miles Taylor | Apr 18, 2015 | Miles on the MBTA
Geographically, the 27 runs very close to the Mattapan High Speed Line along its whole route. Looking at it on a map, I thought it seemed like the most useless bus route ever! But in actuality, it serves quite a lot. See, the Mattapan High Speed Line is separated from...
by Miles Taylor | Apr 11, 2015 | Miles on the MBTA
I’ve been to Lechmere. I’ve been to Dudley. I’ve been to Prudential, for heaven’s sake. Yet I was unprepared for Back Bay. This is the darkest, dirtiest, scariest, and overall dingiest MBTA station I’ve ever been to. Along with two...
by Miles Taylor | Apr 1, 2015 | Miles on the MBTA
As we all know, the MBTA had a rough time this winter. From outdated infrastructure to old trains, the MBTA needs to improve its winter performance for next year. But there’s a more pressing concern for Boston’s subway system: it’s not fun enough....
