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Recent Posts from Miles on the MBTA
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...
Random Photos: City Point Beach
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 nice industrial...
Miles on the MBTA – New Background!
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.
72 (Huron Ave – Harvard Station via Concord Ave)
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...
Random Photos: The New MBTA Map Finally Up
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 doing hanging...
7 (City Point – Otis and Summer Streets via Summer Street and South Station)
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 in 2009 due...
Random Photos: Bunching Buddies
I was at Sullivan Station, and noticed two 89's right next to each other. This is bunching taken to a whole new level... It's just fantastic. Not that I like bunching, but it's fantastic.
Random Photos: A Ride on a Security Camera Bus
I was pretty excited when I was able to ride not one, but two of the new buses equipped with security cameras. Some people seemed to find the screen on the bus quite amusing... I apologize for the product placement... Hey, I can see myself! Just in case nobody noticed...
Kenmore
I had been wanting to go to Kenmore for awhile, simply because of the countdown clocks they installed there. I finally got the chance to visit after - what else? - taking a bus. And the busway, I have to say, is pretty darn...awesome. Just the fact that a station in...
Miles on the MBTA is Now on Twitter (and a Big Thanks to Universal Hub)!
I've never really wanted a Twitter account. The whole 140 character thing just irritates me, and I've never seen the need to get one. The only reason I got an account was that one day, I got a surprising amount of views on my blog, all of whom were looking at one...
The MBTA Needs to Update Its Online Map
I was looking at the Interactive Street Map version of the MBTA subway map on its website. It's essentially Google Maps with MBTA lines over it. You can click on each stop and it tells you bus connections, what Commuter Rail zone the station's in if served, gives you...
501 (EXPRESS BUS Brighton Center – Downtown via Oak Square and Mass Turnpike)
The 501 had one of those drivers that hates when you take pictures of them. He said that I needed to have his permission to take pictures of the bus. I wasn't really sure what to say, so I just said "Okay, sorry," and went to the back. Neither of us mentioned it...
Random Photos: Keeping Watch Over the Humans
I was at Sullivan Square, and by the CharlieCard machines, there was a pigeon just sitting up on a gate. No one seemed to notice, so I took the liberty of taking a picture. Very photogenic!
Random Photos: Dystopian City
Yet another foggy picture. This one was on the 93, just outside of Sullivan. To the left of the bus, Boston was visible, and I'm sure it's a fantastic view on sunny days. On this day, however, it looked oddly menacing and, as the post title suggests, dystopian....