by Miles Taylor | Mar 21, 2014 | Miles on the MBTA
“Hi Miles, I have a question regarding the express buses for you. When taking them, was the increased fare taken from your CharlieCard when you got on? I’m asking because there are some express buses that also have local portions, so I’m wondering if...
by Miles Taylor | Mar 14, 2014 | Miles on the MBTA
You probably know I’m a sucker for a good skyline. And planes that fly low. Well, I saw both when I took the bus to City Point (brace yourself, this post has a lot of pictures)… The neighborhood where the bus dropped me off. It’s really nice… A...
by Miles Taylor | Mar 14, 2014 | Miles on the MBTA
You’ve probably noticed the new Miles on the MBTA background! It was suggested by my friend, Sam, and frankly, I love it! Also, it’s my own picture this time, not something I got off the internet.
by Miles Taylor | Mar 13, 2014 | Miles on the MBTA
I always figured the 72 was a pretty bad bus. Looking at the map, you can see that the route is absolutely tiny and most of it is within walking distance of another route. But it ran with trackless trolleys, making it a good route in my book. But then they stopped...
by Miles Taylor | Mar 11, 2014 | Miles on the MBTA
This happened a little while ago, but at Alewife Station (the smaller entrance), I noticed that the MBTA put up the new map! It’s pretty small, and on an old ticket machine. Well, better than nothing. A zoomed in photo. I don’t know what that woman was...
by Miles Taylor | Mar 11, 2014 | Miles on the MBTA
When the Silver Line Waterfront was first opened, it consisted of three routes: the SL1 to the airport, the SL2 to the Design Center, and the SL3 to City Point. The SL1 and SL2 still exist (obviously – I’ve reviewed them both), but the SL3 was eliminated...
