by Miles Taylor | Nov 15, 2014 | Miles on the MBTA
The first thing you notice when going to North Quincy is just how long it takes to get there. From here to JFK/UMASS is seven minutes by train, and it’s the longest distance between stations on the system at a little over 3 and a half miles. The...
by Miles Taylor | Nov 2, 2014 | Miles on the MBTA
I had to use Kendall to get to a job in late summer. I guess that technically makes this post “out of date,” but I can assure you that there haven’t been any astronomical changes here in the past three months. Just take my word for it. Let’s...
by Miles Taylor | Nov 2, 2014 | Miles on the MBTA
Okay, this station is absolutely beautiful. I think this is probably the flashiest, most modern, and – dare I say it – best looking station on the MBTA. Too bad it’s the second worst station on the system in terms of ridership. But for now,...
by Miles Taylor | Nov 1, 2014 | Miles on the MBTA
You gotta love the architectural style of Belmont Center. According to good ol’ Wikipedia, it’s called “American Craftsman,” which was popular from the late 1800s to the 1930s. Yes, this building is pretty darn old. The building itself is now...
by Miles Taylor | Jun 8, 2014 | Miles on the MBTA
I always thought Reading would be a one-off, but here we are with another Commuter Rail station. Waltham is a Zone 2 station on the Fitchburg Line, fairly close to Boston. It’s a pretty major bus hub, which is how I got here in the first place. The area where...
