by Miles Taylor | Sep 1, 2019 | Miles on the MBTA
I was with my friend on the Red Line leaving Ashmont. “I have to use the bathroom,” they said. And I…had no idea where any bathrooms were. I knew there was one at South Station, but were there any before that? “If only someone had made a map...
by Miles Taylor | Aug 29, 2019 | Miles on the MBTA
Time to tackle the Massachusetts RTAs! Not every system is incorporating changes, and not all of those changes are groundbreaking, but there’s some cool stuff in here. If you’re short on time, head down to RIPTA, which is doing the coolest thing....
by Miles Taylor | Aug 28, 2019 | Miles on the MBTA
Better Bus is here, my friends, and I am so excited to have a generally positive service change post for once! Even aside from the changes branded as “Better Bus,” there are a number of others that are great as well. It’s not like we don’t have...
by Miles Taylor | Aug 16, 2019 | Miles on the MBTA
There have been too many openings this week! First the new Orange Line cars, and now, after a year and a half of Yankee shuttles, Wollaston has finally reopened. If you don’t feel like reading the whole post, I’ll just say that it’s a great station...
by Miles Taylor | Aug 14, 2019 | Miles on the MBTA
They’re here. They’re in service. Yes, they’re delayed by who knows how many months, but that’s not what we’re here to talk about! I took the inaugural ride on these new trains, taking photos and many pedantic notes, and now it’s...
by Miles Taylor | Aug 11, 2019 | Miles on the MBTA
Um, what? Has anyone else heard of this? I only discovered it by reading a recent CTPS report that gave it a passing reference on page 28. It said that the “Massachusetts Convention Center Authority” contracted Bay State Cruises to lease a few boats from...
