by Miles Taylor | Dec 28, 2017 | Miles on the MBTA
It’s interesting just how close this route comes to MBTA bus territory. The 1 ends only about a mile away from the southern terminus of the 238 and the 240! Does that mean the route itself is interesting? Nah. The bus entering the BAT Centre. We headed down...
by Miles Taylor | Dec 28, 2017 | Miles on the MBTA
Just as a disclaimer: no, I was not able to ride one of BAT’s fancy new buses. And that’s a real shame, because it’ll make these reviews that much more boring. Lo and behold, the 6! The bus at the BAT Centre. From the Bat Centre, we headed down...
by Miles Taylor | Dec 20, 2017 | Miles on the MBTA
Boy, I can’t wait to ride this summer-only bus route to this summer-only ferry service! Mm-mm, I am totally not late at all on this one… The bus coming into Providence Station. The 91 serves as a free connector from Providence Station and downtown...
by Miles Taylor | Dec 18, 2017 | Miles on the MBTA
Considering RIPTA’s typical express policy of three inbound trips in the morning and three outbound trips in the evening, it’s interesting to see one that’s primarily designed for reverse commuters. The 8X is especially unique, as it gets...
by Miles Taylor | Dec 17, 2017 | Miles on the MBTA
What’s the best way of getting to South Station for a 5:30 AM train to Providence? How about walking to Clarendon Hill for the early-morning 89/93 trip that only departs at 4:33 AM? Sounds good to me! The Clarendon Hill busway is weird at this time… It was...