by Miles Taylor | Aug 15, 2015 | Miles on the MBTA
After taking the CapeFlyer for the first time, I can now faithfully say that the ride is…nice. Not fast, but nice. It uses regular Commuter Rail trains, so it may not be luxurious, but it’s pleasant enough. And as for speed? Well, it runs 30 miles per hour...
by Miles Taylor | Aug 14, 2015 | Miles on the MBTA
Although no actual MBTA services serve this station, the CapeFlyer does. And yes, I know that’s run by the CCRTA, but hey, the trains it uses have MBTA logos on them, so I count that. So, let’s take a look at the CCRTA’s main hub and the terminus of...
by Miles Taylor | Jan 18, 2015 | Miles on the MBTA
Wow. Has it really been two years? It feels like so long ago that I would be proud to have gotten 40 or fewer views in a day. Now, 300 or more is the norm. Back then, my plan was to do a post every Friday, or four a month. Yet in November of 2014, there were as many...
by Miles Taylor | Nov 23, 2014 | Miles on the MBTA
This bus does not need to exist. There is no reason why it should exist. The 608 is a shuttle that runs from Haymarket to State, Government Center, and Bowdoin, before heading back up to Haymarket. It’s totally free to ride, and runs every 20 minutes....
by Miles Taylor | Nov 23, 2014 | Miles on the MBTA
These new buses are so cool! They’re all big and round! They’re so quiet! Some of the LED lights turn off whenever the doors close! The seats are amazingly comfortable! The automatic announcements are so clear! It’s amazing! You should ride one! They...
