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08 Feb 2012
…an independent think tank. He says the MBTA continues to borrow just to make ends meet…
…When state lawmakers changed the way the MBTA is funded instead of a blank check the…
…understand if we don't solve this soon, the MBTA will really being to shrink in it's service…
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MBTA hearing in Hingham on proposed cuts
08 Feb 2012
HINGHAM - A hearing to address proposed service cuts and fare hikes on the MBTA is being held Wednesday night in Hingham’s town hall auditorium. ...
Two men wanted for MBTA robbery
08 Feb 2012
BOSTON - MBTA Police are hoping the public can help identify two men wanted for the alleged unarmed robbery of a woman on a red line train. ...
Local boxing, reality tv star killed
04 Feb 2012
…2005 reality show "The Contender" died on Saturday morning after being hit by a train. Jeffrey Fraza, 34, was hit by an MBTA commuter train near Stevens and Winter Street just after 1 A.M. Saturday morning. He was pronounced dead at the scene by… ...
31 Jan 2012
…and there were no injuries to report. The crew was also unharmed. The passengers were taken off the train onto the platform and took the MBTA to their final destination. An investigation into the details surrounding the accident is ongoing. ...
Mayor critical of cuts, fare hike on T
31 Jan 2012
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino is urging the MBTA to reconsider plans to raise fares and cut services. ...
MBTA criticized for noise pollution
31 Jan 2012
BOSTON – Health officials are criticizing the MBTA for their noise pollution. The Boston Herald did sound tests at the Green Line's Government Center and Boylston stations. They recorded the screeching of the trolley wheels at 107 decibels. ...
Site: Take pics of commuter crushes
31 Jan 2012
…today's move will allow their social networking site to be the virtual kindling to a new romance. The MBTA released a statement, saying "the MBTA does not endorse this effort....nor does it have the legal authority to restrict it." ...
DA: Shooting staged for workers’ comp
27 Jan 2012
BOSTON – Fired MBTA bus driver Nancy Parker pleaded not guilty in court Friday after being accused of faking a shooting on board her bus so that she could collect nearly $8,000 in workman's compensation. ...
Casino ads substitute for booze on MBTA ?
26 Jan 2012
BOSTON - Alcohol ads may be banned from MBTA trains and buses, at a cost of $1.5 million, but ads for casino gambling are still a sure bet for Massachusetts. ...
Gov: Gas tax not answer to transit woes
26 Jan 2012
…electric cars will make the gasoline tax a less viable revenue source in the future. Proposed fare hikes of up to 43 percent on the MBTA have prompted some renewed calls to raise the state's current 21-cents-per-gallon gasoline tax as an alternative method… ...
Cash-strapped T says no to booze ads
25 Jan 2012
Expected to lose $1.5 million in ad revenue BOSTON – The MBTA is giving booze the boot, and dropping alcohol advertising sales starting July 1. The MBTA says it will no longer allow advertising of alcoholic beverages at its stations, on the subways or on trains and buses. ...
Two hurt in wrong-way crash in Medford
25 Jan 2012
MEDFORD – Two people were rushed to the hospital after a two-car wreck in Medford. Massachusetts state troopers responded to the crash at 12:25 a.m. Wednesday on Route 16 eastbound near the Wellington MBTA station. ...
23 Jan 2012
BOSTON (AP) - The number of murders, rapes and violent assaults on the MBTA dropped a little last year, but property crimes, including the theft of cellphones, bicycles and even catalytic converters from vehicles parked in T lots jumped 17 percent. ...
Pedestrian and driver seriously injured
19 Jan 2012
QUINCY - Two people were seriously injured near the North Quincy MBTA station after an accident involving a van and a pedestrian. ...
Son stabbed, dad beaten outside "T" stop
18 Jan 2012
QUINCY – A rush hour stabbing sent police on a manhunt near the Quincy station MBTA stop. A 22-year old man from Quincy was stabbed in the chest outside the Red Line station just before 4 p.m. Wednesday. ...
Fare hike, service cut meeting in Newton
18 Jan 2012
NEWTON – Hundreds turned out Tuesday night for a pair of public meetings to discuss increasing fares and cut service on the MBTA. ...
MBTA to hold hearings on hikes, cuts
16 Jan 2012
BOSTON — Riders will have a chance this week to sound off on proposed MBTA fare hikes and service cuts. The first public meetings are set for Tuesday night in Newton and Worcester, with others scheduled later in the week in Chelsea and in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood. ...
MBTA fare hike meetings to begin
15 Jan 2012
BOSTON - Riders will have a chance to sound off on proposed MBTA fare hikes and service cuts when the T begins a series of public meetings this week. ...
MBTA worker snoozing on the job
11 Jan 2012
BOSTON - The MBTA worker caught sleeping inside the Wollaston Station at the height of rush hour on Wednesday night has been issued a warning. The incident triggered more backlash from commuters who already upset by the MBTA's proposed service cuts and fare increases. ...
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SPECIAL REPORT - In Massachusetts, we depend on our coffee and our "T." White collar, blue collar, no collar, hundreds of thousands of people ride every day. Suffolk University student Daniel Lampariello travels the orange and blue line, as frustrating as that can sometimes be.
“…temporary. In one understand that if we don't all the soon. The MBTA. . Will really Begin to -- in service -- and and this service quality. Will really be decorated it. …”
MBTA criticized for noise pollution
BOSTON – Health officials are criticizing the MBTA for their noise pollution. The Boston Herald did sound tests at the Green Line's Government Center and Boylston stations. They recorded the screeching of the trolley wheels at 107 decibels.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
DA: Shooting staged for workers’ comp
BOSTON – Fired MBTA bus driver Nancy Parker pleaded not guilty in court Friday after being accused of faking a shooting on board her bus so that she could collect nearly $8,000 in workman's compensation.
“…Four is accused of making it all lop off former MBTA bus driver who told police. A man attacked her and shot at her and her bar is now facing charges of faking …”
“…Parker done much to comment. 53 year old fire MBTA bus driver pleaded not guilty to charge -- they did shooting on board her but -- could collect nearly 8000 dollars in …”
Casino ads substitute for booze on MBTA ?
BOSTON - Alcohol ads may be banned from MBTA trains and buses, at a cost of $1.5 million, but ads for casino gambling are still a sure bet for Massachusetts.
Thu, 26 Jan 2012
Cash-strapped T says no to booze ads
Expected to lose $1.5 million in ad revenue BOSTON – The MBTA is giving booze the boot, and dropping alcohol advertising sales starting July 1. The MBTA says it will no longer allow advertising of alcoholic beverages at its stations, on the subways or on trains and buses.
“…Is gaining boot the boot the MBTA says it will no longer allow advertising of alcoholic beverages added they shouldn't on the subways or trains and bus as. The …”
Two hurt in wrong-way crash in Medford
MEDFORD – Two people were rushed to the hospital after a two-car wreck in Medford. Massachusetts state troopers responded to the crash at 12:25 a.m. Wednesday on Route 16 eastbound near the Wellington MBTA station.
Wed, 25 Jan 2012
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