by Miles Taylor | Jan 18, 2018 | Miles on the MBTA
It turns out that “Essex Town Line” means exactly that: this route starts right at the border between Essex and Gloucester. There’s not even a signed stop or a proper loop! The bus literally just bangs a u-turn in the middle of Eastern Ave and...
by Miles Taylor | Jan 17, 2018 | Miles on the MBTA
Reviewing a summer-only route in January…great. The Ipswich-Essex Explorer (say it three times fast!) is Ipswich’s summer shuttle to Crane Beach, and that’s where 99% of the riders take it. Of course, being the stickler I am, I had to get...
by Miles Taylor | Jan 16, 2018 | Miles on the MBTA
Who knew Beverly had its own circulator route? And who knew it costs a mere 50 cents to ride, or 25 cents for seniors and people with disabilities? It has an 8 dollar monthly pass! Of course, to get where you want to go on the Yellow Line, you have to sit through...
by Miles Taylor | Jan 15, 2018 | Miles on the MBTA
The final stop on the Rockport Line, and its namesake! What kind of epic terminal station does it have? Is it full of amazing amenities? No? Well, okay then… The parking lot. Rockport has a strange layout. The parking lot has 88 free (!) spaces, and it wraps...
by Miles Taylor | Jan 14, 2018 | Miles on the MBTA
I was gonna do the Beverly Farms/Prides Crossing combo during the morning rush one day in the summer, but nope – the conductor decided to just skip Beverly Farms, which is a flag stop, without asking anyone if they were getting off there. I ended up at...
