Crews are on scene dealing with an incident involving a pedestrian at a Brockton Commuter Rail Station. Fire officials say they are currently operating at a pedestrian accident at the Campello station. MBTA officials say the Middleborough Line Train 005 is terminating at Brockton and that passengers will be accommodated by shuttle bus for further […]
More than 175 towns are subject to new state zoning that would allow for dense multi-family projects in “MBTA Communities.” Attorney General Andrea Campbell said in an official advisory that those zoning rules are mandatory, and that the state or outside advocacy groups may sue non-compliant towns. The zoning requires a minimum density of 15 […]
State Representative Patrick Kearney spoke with WATD’s Dan McCready about Gov. Maura Healey’s proposed budget, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s proposed audit of the State Legislature, and the state of the MBTA.
The month of March will be the start of an audit of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority or MBTA. WATD’s Christine James has this:
The MBTA has appointed an Interim General Manager. Transportation Secretary Jamey Tesler announced on Thursday that MBTA Deputy General Manager Jeffrey Gonneville will assume the role, succeeding Steve Poftak, who served as General Manager since January 1, 2019. He previously served as Interim GM in 2018 until Poftak assumed the role. In addition he also […]
A Field Hearing for the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Policy was held in Boston on Friday by Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey to discuss the current state of the MBTA following a report by the Federal Transit Administration regarding 53 problem areas. Senator Elizabeth Warren spoke with […]
Red Line commuters face delays and shuttle buses were called in after two people were found dead near Wollaston Station. MBTA Police say that at approximately 6 a.m. Monday, the operator of a Red Line train reported seeing two people on the northbound Red Line just north of Wollaston Station. Crews were called to the […]
Two people have been found dead near Wollaston Station. MBTA Police say that at approximately 6 a.m., the operator of a Red Line train reported seeing two people on the northbound Red Line just north of Wollaston Station. Crews were called to the scene and emergency personnel found a man and woman, both of whom […]
Red Line commuters found their morning commute was disrupted on Monday. MBTA officials say shuttle buses were brought in to replace service between JFK/UMass and Quincy Center due to police activity near Wollaston. Shortly before 7 a.m. Quincy Police released a tweet saying that “Commuter Rail Service will resume as scheduled.” We are continuing to […]
State Rep. Patrick Kearney spoke with WATD’s Dan McCready about the recently passed state budget, concerns about the MBTA, and the ongoing drought.