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Recent Posts from Miles on the MBTA
Random Photos: The Event at the JFK Library
On Friday there was an event at the JFK Library about Doug Most's book, The Race Underground, concerning the race between Boston and New York's subway construction in the late 1800s to early 1900s. Former Governor Michael Dukakis was also there and spoke with...
CT2 (Sullivan Station – Ruggles Station via Kendall/MIT)
You may remember my Transit Tales post about the time my mother and I had to take a CT2 bus from the MFA to Kendall because a 47 passed us by. I wasn't a fan of the CT2 then, but I had only taken part of the route. Now I can say that I've taken the whole thing, and I...
MBTA Unveils New Teleportation Proposal
In a statement made yesterday, the MBTA announced their plans to replace the entire subway, bus, and Commuter Rail network with teleporters by 2018. This is apparently starting with Government Center. "Some people are wondering why it's taking two whole years to...
Random Photos: The View From the Aquarium
Not really transit-related, but there was a fantastic view of the Boston Skyline from the Aquarium that I just had to take a picture of. The Custom House Tower simply dominates the picture.
Random Photos (Videos): A Trip Through Government Center
I was riding the Blue Line from Aquarium (again, review coming at some point), and I decided to take it to Bowdoin so that I could see what Government Center's looking like. I was the only one in my car and possibly the whole train after State. But I decided to whip...
Random Photos: Train to Dubai
I got a ride on the Emirates Air train! It's basically just a big Emirates Air ad, but it's still cool. I wonder if I should make this the blog background...leave a comment! The outside of the train.
Random Photos: Caution – Wet Floor
At Aquarium Station (review coming at some point or another), I noticed a pretty useless caution sign. Perhaps it would have a purpose if it were on the platform, but... The tracks don't look very wet...
Mini Metro
Mini Metro is a little game I found online. It's currently a free flash game, but it's been greenlit for Steam (which, for those who don't know, is essentially an online game store that a lot of people - including myself - use). Basically, you start out with...
65 (Brighton Center – Kenmore Station via Washington Street, Brookline Village, and Brookline Ave)
There are, for all intents and purposes, two buses that terminate at Brighton Center (I'm counting the 501/503 as one, since they follow each other for almost the whole route). When I ended up on the 501, I wanted to do the double-whammy. And lo and behold, there was...
Polls Are Back!
I've decided to bring back polls! The reason I got rid of them before was because they were insanely glitchy, bouncing back people's votes for no reason. It remains to be seen if that will happen again. If this doesn't work, feel free to suggest a better...
Random Photos: You Gonna Eat That?
I was on the bus in Lynn, and found this on the seat across from me. Needless to say, nobody sat there during the ride. Pretty gross...
77 (Arlington Heights – Harvard Station via Massachusetts Ave)
I've taken the 77 more times than I can count, but I had never taken it past North Cambridge before. I finally got the chance after taking the 79. The 77 is a big, bunching behemoth, stretching from Arlington Heights all the way down to Harvard Station. Not to mention...
Random Photos: Where’s The Next Bus Going?
I think I've made this joke before...
79 (Arlington Heights – Alewife Station via Massachusetts Ave)
The 79, like many other buses I've reviewed, was a "whatever comes first" situation, and the 79 happened to come first. It's basically a companion to the 77, except that it leaves from Alewife instead of Harvard. Other than a short bit at the beginning, this runs with...
Ali Asks…
"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 the drivers have...