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== News ==
* The Commonwealth: [http://commonwealthmagazine.org/transportation/buses-are-whats-next-in-transportation/ Buses are what’s next in transportation], by Mary Skelton Roberts (Jan 23, 2017)
* The Commonwealth: [http://commonwealthmagazine.org/transportation/mbta-governance-needs-radical-makeover/ MBTA governance needs radical makeover], by James Aloisi (Jan 17, 2017)
=== 2016 ===
* Boston Herald: [https://www.bostonherald.com/news/columnists/joe_battenfeld/2016/09/battenfeld_carmens_union_bullies_t_bidders_gm_says Battenfeld: Carmen's union bullies T bidders, GM says], by Joe Battenfeld (Sept 29, 2016)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/09/06/mbta-could-privatize-maintenance-and-bus-driver-jobs/FGgShhgOEfydZTBosD96HJ/story.html MBTA could privatize maintenance and bus driver jobs], by Nicole Dungca (Sept 6, 2016)
* The Commonwealth: [http://commonwealthmagazine.org/transportation/t-parking-revenue-is-up-but-why/ T parking revenue is up, but why?], by Bruce Mohl (Aug 11, 2016)
* The Commonwealth: [http://commonwealthmagazine.org/transportation/the-ghost-of-stephanie-pollack/ The ghost of Stephanie Pollack], by CommonWealth Staff (May 12, 2016)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/05/10/scaled-back-green-line-extension-would-still-one-priciest-projects-mbta-history/bbHjra27mAlmNFqBQ9aFgL/story.html Scaled-back Green Line extension would still be one of the priciest projects in MBTA history], by Matt Rocheleau (May 9, 2016)
* Boston Herald: [https://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_coverage/2016/03/t_delays_release_of_firm_s_findings_on_absenteeism T delays release of firm’s findings on absenteeism], by Matt Stout (Mar 13, 2016)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2016/03/09/judge-rules/cVBF6AGGMkXPJ34K9K7a6J/story.html Judge calls for open MBTA pension files], by Beth Healy (Mar 8, 2016)
* The Commonwealth: [http://commonwealthmagazine.org/transportation/t-board-to-unveil-new-online-dashboard/ T board to unveil new online dashboard], by Bruce Mohl (Mar 7, 2016)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/editorials/2016/03/07/mbta-wrong-hike-fares/gX5LF9FyMRO8YullEt1viK/story.html MBTA wrong to hike fares], unattributed (Mar 6, 2016)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/03/07/mbta-board-meeting-decide-fare-increases/KiSweWyB1MwLORUXvEzWnK/story.html MBTA board meeting to decide on fare increases], by Nicole Dungca (Mar 6, 2016)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/03/02/scaled-back-stations-for-green-line-extension-rile-advocates/d2wsPbM8xQ52U9VO9kIbmO/story.html Scaled-back stations for Green Line extension rile advocates], by Nicole Dungca (Mar 2, 2016)
* The Commonwealth: [http://commonwealthmagazine.org/transportation/mbta-cancels-late-night-service/ MBTA cancels late-night service], by Andy Metzger (Feb 29, 2016)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/01/31/commuter-rail-struggles-with-new-locomotives/uy7k30xspXPtzLlmQt8nRM/story.html Commuter rail struggles with new locomotives], by Nicole Dungca (Jan 31, 2016)
* Boston Herald: [https://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_coverage/2016/01/mbta_s_sick_time_pension_pad MBTA’s sick time pension pad], by Erin Smith (Jan 26, 2016)
* Boston Herald: [https://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_coverage/2016/01/decades_old_pension_plan_draining_mbta Decades-old pension plan draining MBTA], by Matt Stout (Jan 21, 2016)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/01/20/mbta-had-high-rate-breakdowns-compared-with-other-transit-systems/UjXGn9n7dOfVX8QUv8pLEJ/story.html MBTA had high rate of breakdowns in 2014 compared with other US transit systems], by Matt Rocheleau (Jan 19, 2016)
* The Commonwealth: [http://commonwealthmagazine.org/transportation/a-beacon-hill-switcheroo/ A Beacon Hill switcheroo], by Bruce Mohl (Jan 7, 2016)
* Boston Herald: [https://www.bostonherald.com/opinion/op_ed/2016/01/chieppo_t_s_retirement_fund_needs_major_fix Chieppo: T’s retirement fund needs major fix], by Charles Chieppo (Jan 7, 2016)
* Boston Herald: [https://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_coverage/2016/01/mbta_s_runaway_pay_report_reveals_t_paying_workers_top_dollar MBTA’s runaway pay: Report reveals T paying workers top dollar], by Erin Smith and Matt Stout (Jan 7, 2016)
* Boston Herald: [https://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_coverage/2016/01/t_loophole_allows_fat_ot_paydays T loophole 
allows fat OT paydays], by Erin Smith and Matt Stout (Jan 5, 2016)
=== Dec 2015 ===
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2015/12/29/years-later-did-big-dig-deliver/tSb8PIMS4QJUETsMpA7SpI/story.html 10 years later, did the Big Dig deliver?], by Anthony Flint (Dec 28, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/12/23/two-previous-mbta-drivers-disciplined-for-tampering-with-train-throttle/8b6auOjrBO62qwOk9qPlrK/story.html Two previous MBTA drivers disciplined for tampering with train throttle], by Eric Moskowitz (Dec 23, 2015)
* The Commonwealth: [http://commonwealthmagazine.org/transportation/t-maintenance-worker-paid-315000/ T maintenance worker paid $315,000], by Andy Metzger (Dec 21, 2015)
* Boston Herald: [https://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_coverage/2015/12/rail_watchdog_says_mbta_being_crushed_by_a_mountain_of_debt Rail watchdog says MBTA ‘being  crushed by a mountain of debt’], by Jack Encarnacao (Dec 14, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/12/14/mbta-poised-end-late-night-service/glWmxphBNHjBsVaFRqs7wO/story.html Late-night service, Green Line extension could get cut by MBTA], by Nicole Dungca (Dec 13, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2015/12/14/mbta-repeats-big-dig-mistakes/6KgBzPSW4WsH6RU2oU9f2H/story.html MBTA repeats Big Dig mistakes], by Nicole Gelinas (Dec 13, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/12/11/operator-used-rope-didn-set-brakes/livTW6F86vVdZ04tzTE2sK/story.html MBTA operator tied off throttle, didn’t set brakes on runaway train], by Eric Moskowitz (Dec 10, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/12/10/red-line-train-leaves-station-without-operator/L5NzTcDEX8dMQCQLvC7UBN/story.html Red Line train leaves station without operator], by Andy Rosen and Nicole Dungca (Dec 9, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/12/10/mbta-notifies-several-firms-working-green-line-extension-that-their-contracts-will-ended/lKPvXXyLtXUxklk7IVPXnO/story.html MBTA notifies several firms working on Green Line extension that their contracts will be ended], by Martin Finucane (Dec 9, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/12/09/mbta-state-transportation-board-discuss-next-steps-for-green-line-extension/tM0y5IK7uLlwkmWVte5dvO/story.html State won’t rule out canceling Green Line extension], by Nicole Dungca (Dec 8, 2015)
* Transportation for Massachusetts blog: [http://www.t4ma.org/cutting_service Cutting Transit Service Doesn't Save As Much As You Think], by Tony Dutzik (Dec 7, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/12/06/mbta-looks-fare-hikes-reopening-union-contracts-balance-budget/PnRwU9uHhzu0C3MfxO60qO/story.html MBTA looks at fare hikes, reopening union contracts to balance budget], by Nicole Dungca (Dec 6, 2015)
=== Nov 2015 ===
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/11/30/green-line-project-plagued-with-problems-consultants-say/VjSlACBEmPQn6JLwVodTJO/story.html Green Line project plagued with problems, consultants say], by Nicole Dungca (Nov 29, 2015)
* Boston Herald: [https://www.bostonherald.com/news/columnists/hillary_chabot/2015/11/chabot_pols_look_to_cuts_to_save_green_line_extension Chabot: Pols look to cuts to save 
Green Line extension ], by Hillary Chabot (Nov 23, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/11/21/how-much-can-massachusetts-save-from-driving-less/Qt1uTpbkYM9IBJCAF53TaL/story.html How much can Massachusetts save from driving less?], by Nicole Dungca (Nov 20, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/11/19/here-how-can-save-late-night-service/cfhpzBRqXfMj5tug4LyxxM/story.html Can late-night MBTA service be saved?], by Shirley Leung (Nov 19, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/11/19/mbta-suddenly-cancels-contracts-for-green-line-public-art/wLk4ONvF2CTsfw4ujf1QhP/story.html MBTA suddenly cancels contracts for Green Line public art], by Nicole Dungca (Nov 18, 2015)
=== Oct 2015 ===
* Politico: [http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/massachusetts/2015/10/8579572/moulton-look-texas-model-boston-rail-link Moulton: Look to Texas model for Boston rail link], by Lauren Dezenski (Oct 14, 2015)
* Boston Herald: [https://www.bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_politics/2015/10/beverly_scott_bows_out_of_bid_for_ntsb_post Beverly Scott bows out of bid for NTSB post], by Matt Stout (Oct 6, 2015)
* Boston Herald: [https://www.bostonherald.com/business/business_markets/2015/09/logan_chief_terminal_e_must_grow Logan chief: Terminal E must grow], by Jordan Graham (Oct 1, 2015)
=== Sept 2015 ===
* The Commonwealth: [http://commonwealthmagazine.org/transportation/massport-says-uber-is-deceptive/ Massport says Uber is deceptive], by Jack Sullivan (Sept 24, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/09/14/contracting-process-cited-ballooning-costs-green-line-extension/2GIx45SiQdXotzJZJtmB5N/story.html Contracting process cited in ballooning costs of Green Line extension], by Nicole Dungca (Sept 13, 2015)
* The Commonwealth: [http://commonwealthmagazine.org/transportation/once-again-mbta-maps-out-growing-budget-deficits/ Once again, MBTA maps out growing budget deficits], by Andy Metzger (Sept 9, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/09/03/chinese-company-break-ground-mbta-railcar-plant/SkUj2oHK0sXtJBaiVtlyBN/story.html Chinese company to break ground on MBTA railcar plant], by Nicole Dungca (Sept 2, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/09/02/look-fom-inside/yydq1RUXLnAnix0JwEDh4J/story.html Former advocate sees how much MBTA is a mess], by Yvonne Abraham (Sept 1, 2015)
=== Aug 2015 ===
* The Commonwealth: [http://commonwealthmagazine.org/transportation/t-control-board-may-hire-green-line-consultant/ T control board may hire Green Line consultant], by Gabrielle Gurley (Aug 31, 2015)
* The Commonwealth: [http://commonwealthmagazine.org/transportation/mbtas-good-repair-cost-rises-to-7-3b/ MBTA's 'good repair' cost rises to $7.3b], by Andy Metzger (Aug 31, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/08/31/mbta-panel-needed-fix-buses-trains-stations/YJtDqTaZfu4qwzuci00wQK/story.html MBTA panel: $7.3b needed to fix buses, trains, stations], by David Scharfenberg (Aug 30, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/08/30/pollack-finds-herself-opposite-side-green-line-debate/yeZHQunZg0JP7kac1hVVxI/story.html Pollack finds herself on opposite side of Green Line debate], by Stephanie Ebbert (Aug 30, 2015)
* The Commonwealth: [http://commonwealthmagazine.org/politics/healey-pollack-at-odds-over-casino/ Healey, Pollack at odds over casino], by Compiled by CommonWealth (Aug 28, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/08/27/charlie-baker-will-build-green-line-but-his-terms/FsKoatiisYuBVw4yGC16vM/story.html Charlie Baker will build the Green Line but on his terms], by Shirley Leung (Aug 27, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/08/25/possible-delay-green-line-extension-stuns-investors/HH3uZFuZtX51nZe1c7xV6L/story.html Possible delay of Green Line extension stuns investors], by Dan Adams (Aug 25, 2015)
* The Commonwealth: [http://commonwealthmagazine.org/transportation/green-line-extension-endangered/ Green Line extension endangered], by Andy Metzger (Aug 24, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/08/24/mbta-green-line-extension-cost-billion-more-than-projected/dU65AoqBXDs4T33K97AMXN/story.html $1 billion increase in cost could imperil MBTA Green Line extension to Somerville, Medford], by Nicole Dungca (Aug 23, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/08/19/mbta-exploring-privatization-bus-routes-including-late-night-service-union-president-says/Cl5hjyben3c2H6aQEpsDZL/story.html MBTA exploring privatization of bus routes, including late-night service, union president says], by Nicole Dungca (Aug 19, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/08/18/leung/Chv5NuiwdyYrBcMbOrYCPJ/story.html Dukakis, Weld team up to push link between North, South stations], by Shirley Leung (Aug 18, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/editorials/2015/08/16/take-aggressive-steps-improve-bicyclists-safety/cguIbeVaHIedGk2nt8TDaI/story.html Take aggressive steps to improve bicyclists’ safety], by The Editorial Board (Aug 16, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/08/12/south-boston-bypass-road-open-all-traffic-for-month-pilot-program/hfXDJLg2nv8FpK2fxYXdSL/story.html South Boston Bypass Road to open to all traffic for 6-month pilot program], by Dan Adams (Aug 11, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/08/11/boston-accidents-have-claimed-cyclists-years/7obC56A1OfleGcp2z21PTM/story.html Death toll mounts for bicyclists on Boston's streets], by Nestor Ramos and Catherine Cloutier (Aug 11, 2015)
=== July 2015 ===
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/07/31/state-aging-infrastructure-worries-businesses/hsNeGaaqAmif0L51rQ2KWO/story.html State’s aging infrastructure worries businesses], by Sarah Shemkus (July 31, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/07/30/wynn-aims-first-company-subsidize-mbta-operations-with-orange-line-plans/bzI3fNIPbSBzBsogXDYpsI/story.html Wynn aims to be first company to subsidize MBTA operations with Orange Line plans], by Jon Chesto (July 30, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/07/30/massdot-announces-leadership-shakeup-mbta/dcKinIVIDfqXgBsFItKohP/story.html MassDOT announces leadership shakeup at MBTA], by Nicole Dungca (July 29, 2015)
* Gloucester Times: [http://www.gloucestertimes.com/opinion/column-more-work-needed-to-fix-the-t/article_21dfc59c-a922-51a1-b8b4-8be9fdfc6476.html More work needed to fix the T], by Jim Stergios and Charles D. Chieppo (July 27, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/07/17/baker-names-mbta-fiscal-control-board/JmMsv6PPD02e6KzOgO2VyH/story.html Baker names 5 to MBTA fiscal control board], by David Scharfenberg (July 16, 2015)
* Boston Herald: [https://www.bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_coverage/2015/07/report_mbta_lost_450m_in_savings_because_of_pacheco_law Report: MBTA lost $450M in savings because of Pacheco Law], by Matt Stout (July 8, 2015)
* The Commonwealth: [http://commonwealthmagazine.org/transportation/ridesharing-choices-must-be-protected/ Ridesharing choices must be protected], by Cathy Zhou (July 7, 2015)
* The Commonwealth: [http://commonwealthmagazine.org/transportation/uber-is-a-transportation-outlaw/ Uber is a transportation outlaw], by Stephen Regan (July 7, 2015)
* Boston Herald: [https://www.bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_politics/2015/06/carmens_union_honcho_denies_littering_buses_with_mbta_reform Carmen's union honcho denies littering buses with MBTA reform agenda], by Erin Smith (July 1, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/06/30/montigny-urges-state-lawmakers-address-mbta-pension-controversy/PfQ6REUIAw71v7PzpyZGzH/story.html Montigny urges state lawmakers to address MBTA pension controversy], by Beth Healy (July 1, 2015)
=== June 2015 ===
* Worcester Telegram: [http://www.telegram.com/article/20150630/NEWS/150639964 JetBlue adds checked bag fee], by Scott Mayerowitz, Associated Press (June 30, 2015)
* ItemLive.com: [http://www.itemlive.com/news/t-plans-to-take-hard-look-at-commuter-garage-fix/article_3c6342dc-1ed7-11e5-8af7-7788f894ca6e.html T plans to take hard look at commuter garage fix-ups], by Thor Jourgensen (June 30, 2015)
* Boston Business Journal: [http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2015/06/29/mbta-signs-222deal-with-canadian-company-for-new.html MBTA signs $222M deal with Canadian company for new hybrid buses], by David Harris (June 29, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/06/27/whistle-blower-markopolos-questions-pension-fund-accounting-shares-report-with-authorities/O5KCbBOdn3g50IHLLVjqWP/story.html Whistle-blower Markopolos questions T pension fund accounting, shares report with authorities], by Beth Healy (June 27, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/06/25/lobbying-mbta-overhaul-intensifies/o6q1jl1pv5lvmX9idHiILJ/story.html Lobbying on MBTA overhaul intensifies], by David Scharfenberg (June 26, 2015)
* Boston Herald: [https://www.bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_coverage/2015/06/gov_charlie_baker_urges_solons_to_give_him_more_control_over_t Gov. Charlie Baker urges solons to give him more control over T], by Chris Cassidy and Matt Stout (June 23, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/06/22/lawmakers-mbta-plan-retains-limits-fare-hikes/Glwpr5w3oZnAiFyIHuEXoL/story.html Lawmakers’ MBTA plan retains limits on fare hikes], by David Scharfenberg (June 23, 2015)
=== May 2015 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/05/18/signature-findings-report-flawed/WjJksRzY2MFrraEFRdl1xL/story.html Critics fault key findings in Baker panel MBTA report], by David Scharfenberg and Nicole Dungca (May 19, 2015)
* Boston Herald: [http://www.bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_coverage/2015/04/carmen_s_pac_fined_over_40g_for_pol_cash_discrepancy Carmen’s PAC fined over $40G for pol cash discrepancy], by Matt Stout (May 1, 2015)
=== Apr 2015 ===
* Commonwealth Magazine: [http://commonwealthmagazine.org/transportation/t-report-misses-mark-on-absenteeism-numbers/ T report misses mark on absenteeism numbers], by Steve Koczela (Apr 30, 2015)
* ItemLive.com: [http://www.itemlive.com/news/t-management-issues-concern-mcgee/article_a0e471da-ee22-11e4-afcf-a3b316114f44.html T management issues concern McGee], by Thor Jourgensen (Apr 29, 2015)
* Boston Herald: [http://www.bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_coverage/2015/04/carmens_union_fights_to_keep_time_off Carmen's union fights to keep time off], by Matt Stout (Apr 29, 2015)
* Boston Herald: [http://www.bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_coverage/2015/04/carmen_s_union_rips_foolish_findings_of_baker_mbta_panel Carmen’s Union rips ‘foolish’ findings of Baker MBTA panel], by Matt Stout (Apr 28, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/04/27/lawmakers-scrutinize-mbta-governance-proposals/mlQiedxsRiqzz1xc3yNNcP/story.html Lawmakers question Baker’s study on MBTA], by Nicole Dungca (Apr 27, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/04/22/charlie-baker-unveil-mbta-overhaul-legislation-wednesday/y8ZxQYFCQWJTQUxC2WBEnM/story.html Baker wants new body to oversee transit agency], by Nicole Dungca (Apr 22, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/04/15/massdot-board-meet-for-first-time-since-scathing-mbta-report/STl10eY1wSmCL2NQgwgJIJ/story.html Baker asks board that oversees MBTA to resign], by Nicole Dungca (Apr 15, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2015/04/14/free-mbta-from-pacheco-law/0gTJ2Er0JGzvXlpDiyguON/story.html Free MBTA from Pacheco Law], by Scot Lehigh (Apr 14, 2015)
* Boston Herald: [http://www.bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_politics/2015/04/fate_of_t_s_fed_funds_concerns_watchdogs Fate of T’s fed funds concerns watchdogs], by Richard Weir (Apr 8, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/04/07/mbta-failed-spend-more-than-billion-budgeted-for-upgrades/jEzg2ph6H8AuApZkdEme7J/story.html Panel cites management, not debt, for MBTA’s fiscal woes], by David Scharfenberg and Nicole Dungca (Apr 7, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/04/07/mbta-failed-spend-more-than-billion-budgeted-for-upgrades/jEzg2ph6H8AuApZkdEme7J/story.html MBTA didn’t spend $2b budgeted for crucial upgrades], by Nicole Dungca (Apr 7, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/04/06/panel-blames-mbta-weak-management-for-excessive-worker-absences/vyrAPESTX3ZJ87UJsncx5L/story.html MBTA system strained by worker absences, report finds], by Nicole Dungca (Apr 6, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/04/05/panel-mbta-review-cites-ways-control-costs-not-invest-more-system/xrZrcuxLwdIVPdI4xd9XTK/story.html Panel calls for T to rein in its costs], by David Scharfenberg (Apr 5, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/04/01/business-leaders-issue-report-urging-mbta-continue-invest-expansion/fcGhXa2feRcz7GMqW8M2CL/story.html Business leaders urge MBTA to invest in expansion], by Nicole Dungca (Apr 1, 2015)


== News ==
=== Mar 2015 ===
=== 2015 ===
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/03/30/leader-system-failed-take-steps-that-other-systems-would-have/thf8sTs0CKfQ0RkDjnGu2O/story.html MBTA learns from other cities after rough winter], by Nicole Dungca (Mar 30, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/03/30/leader-system-failed-take-steps-that-other-systems-would-have/thf8sTs0CKfQ0RkDjnGu2O/story.html MBTA learns from other cities after rough winter], by Nicole Dungca (Mar 30, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/03/09/mbta-spending-paradox/rpTmflub694C1IT4cble2H/story.html At the MBTA, a spending paradox], by David Scharfenberg (Mar 9, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/03/03/some-transportation-board-members-skeptical-about-offering-storm-rebate-mbta-customers/jvoHrTeW33E4tAdEfEHgeN/story.html MBTA sets upgrade costs at $6.7b], by Nicole Dungca (Mar 3, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/03/03/some-transportation-board-members-skeptical-about-offering-storm-rebate-mbta-customers/jvoHrTeW33E4tAdEfEHgeN/story.html MBTA sets upgrade costs at $6.7b], by Nicole Dungca (Mar 3, 2015)
=== Feb 2015 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/02/14/transportation/U7vNqP861gKQFRly2jmjdL/story.html The MBTA’s long, winding, infuriating road to failure], by David Scharfenberg (Feb 14, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/02/14/transportation/U7vNqP861gKQFRly2jmjdL/story.html The MBTA’s long, winding, infuriating road to failure], by David Scharfenberg (Feb 14, 2015)
* Boston Herald: [http://www.bostonherald.com/business/business_markets/2015/01/hyundai_sues_over_subway_cars Hyundai sues over subway cars], by Chris Cassidy, Bob McGovern (Jan 21, 2015)
* Boston Herald: [http://www.bostonherald.com/business/business_markets/2015/01/hyundai_sues_over_subway_cars Hyundai sues over subway cars], by Chris Cassidy, Bob McGovern (Jan 21, 2015)
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* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2014/09/29/take-away-lawmakers-easy-way-out-gas-tax/j4R5SVGwZppXNQEL8g7QCJ/story.html Take away lawmakers’ easy way out on gas tax], by Tom Keane (Sept 30, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2014/09/29/take-away-lawmakers-easy-way-out-gas-tax/j4R5SVGwZppXNQEL8g7QCJ/story.html Take away lawmakers’ easy way out on gas tax], by Tom Keane (Sept 30, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/09/19/boston-carmen-union-agrees-divulge-some-pension-data-but-keeps-most-private/51l5j5reTy0TTr9Y3FhlwK/story.html MBTA union to make pension benefits public], by Beth Healy (Sept 19, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/09/19/boston-carmen-union-agrees-divulge-some-pension-data-but-keeps-most-private/51l5j5reTy0TTr9Y3FhlwK/story.html MBTA union to make pension benefits public], by Beth Healy (Sept 19, 2014)
* Mass Live: [http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/09/massachusetts_ranks_low_in_hig.html Massachusetts ranks low in highway system cost-effectiveness, study finds], by Shira Shoenberg (Sept 18, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.commonwealthmagazine.org/Voices/Back-Story/2014/Summer/011-Time-to-get-serious.aspx#.VEGRMhYZiRM Time to get serious], by James Aloisi (Sept 18, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.commonwealthmagazine.org/Voices/Back-Story/2014/Summer/011-Time-to-get-serious.aspx#.VEGRMhYZiRM Time to get serious], by James Aloisi (Sept 18, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/1561603739.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Sep+13%2C+2014&author=Metzger%2C+Andy&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Cost+of+Green+Line+extension+to+increase Cost of Green Line extension to increase], by Andy Metzger (Sept 13, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/1561603739.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Sep+13%2C+2014&author=Metzger%2C+Andy&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Cost+of+Green+Line+extension+to+increase Cost of Green Line extension to increase], by Andy Metzger (Sept 13, 2014)
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* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/1016796148.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=May+29%2C+2012&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Lawmakers+yet+to+agree+on+bridging+T+funds+gap Lawmakers yet to agree on bridging T funds gap], by Eric Moskowitz (May 28, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/1016796148.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=May+29%2C+2012&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Lawmakers+yet+to+agree+on+bridging+T+funds+gap Lawmakers yet to agree on bridging T funds gap], by Eric Moskowitz (May 28, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/1014202854.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=May+19%2C+2012&author=Anonymous&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=A+Boston-Cape+Cod+train+would+ease+traffic+woes A Boston-Cape Cod train would ease traffic woes], editorial (May 19, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/1014202854.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=May+19%2C+2012&author=Anonymous&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=A+Boston-Cape+Cod+train+would+ease+traffic+woes A Boston-Cape Cod train would ease traffic woes], editorial (May 19, 2012)
=== 2013 ===
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/1331048624.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+22%2C+2013&author=Powers%2C+Martine&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Looking+for+a+financial+lift Looking for a financial lift], by Martine Powers (Apr 22, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/1331048624.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+22%2C+2013&author=Powers%2C+Martine&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Looking+for+a+financial+lift Looking for a financial lift], by Martine Powers (Apr 22, 2013)
=== 2012 ===
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/992903154.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+10%2C+2012&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=MBTA+rescue+plan+in+jeopardy MBTA rescue plan in jeopardy], by Eric Moskowitz (Apr 10, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/992903154.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+10%2C+2012&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=MBTA+rescue+plan+in+jeopardy MBTA rescue plan in jeopardy], by Eric Moskowitz (Apr 10, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/964040031.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+5%2C+2012&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=MBTA+board+OK%27s+fare+hikes%2C+service+cuts+in+stormy+session MBTA board OK's fare hikes, service cuts in stormy session], by Eric Moskowitz (Apr 5, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/964040031.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+5%2C+2012&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=MBTA+board+OK%27s+fare+hikes%2C+service+cuts+in+stormy+session MBTA board OK's fare hikes, service cuts in stormy session], by Eric Moskowitz (Apr 5, 2012)
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* Boston Globe: [http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/860347538.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+7%2C+2011&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=T+riders+get+one+more+year+without+fare+increase T riders get one more year without fare increase], by Eric Moskowitz (Apr 7, 2011)
* Boston Globe: [http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/860347538.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+7%2C+2011&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=T+riders+get+one+more+year+without+fare+increase T riders get one more year without fare increase], by Eric Moskowitz (Apr 7, 2011)
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/860159139.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+6%2C+2011&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Governor+aims+to+rein+in+auxiliary+transit+costs Governor aims to rein in auxiliary transit costs], by Eric Moskowitz (Apr 6, 2011)
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/860159139.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+6%2C+2011&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Governor+aims+to+rein+in+auxiliary+transit+costs Governor aims to rein in auxiliary transit costs], by Eric Moskowitz (Apr 6, 2011)
* Boston Globe: [http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/858688197.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Mar+27%2C+2011&author=Conti%2C+Katheleen&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Route+125+is+called+conduit+for+new+development Route 125 is called conduit for new development], by Katheleen Conti (Mar 27, 2011)
* Boston Globe: [http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/853662702.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Feb+25%2C+2011&author=Chieppo%2C+Charles&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Unions+must+adjust+to+the+new+economic+realities Unions must adjust to the new economic realities], by Charles Chieppo (Feb 25, 2011)
* Boston Globe: [http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/853662702.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Feb+25%2C+2011&author=Chieppo%2C+Charles&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Unions+must+adjust+to+the+new+economic+realities Unions must adjust to the new economic realities], by Charles Chieppo (Feb 25, 2011)
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/853191077.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Feb+23%2C+2011&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=MBTA+forges+plan+to+reduce+deficit MBTA forges plan to reduce deficit], by Eric Moskovitz (Feb 23, 2011)
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/853191077.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Feb+23%2C+2011&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=MBTA+forges+plan+to+reduce+deficit MBTA forges plan to reduce deficit], by Eric Moskovitz (Feb 23, 2011)
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* Boston Globe: [http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/749805857.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Sep+8%2C+2010&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=State+rejects+Green+Line+bid State rejects Green Line bid], by Eric Moskowitz (Sept 8, 2010)
* Boston Globe: [http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/749805857.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Sep+8%2C+2010&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=State+rejects+Green+Line+bid State rejects Green Line bid], by Eric Moskowitz (Sept 8, 2010)
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/743825817.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Aug+15%2C+2010&author=Anonymous&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=MBTA+riding+high+with+%241.2m+surplus+at+close+of+fiscal+year%2C+best+finish+in+5+yearsNo+texting+in+backups MBTA riding high with $1.2m surplus at close of fiscal year, best finish in 5 years], by Eric Moskowitz (Aug 15, 2010)
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/743825817.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Aug+15%2C+2010&author=Anonymous&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=MBTA+riding+high+with+%241.2m+surplus+at+close+of+fiscal+year%2C+best+finish+in+5+yearsNo+texting+in+backups MBTA riding high with $1.2m surplus at close of fiscal year, best finish in 5 years], by Eric Moskowitz (Aug 15, 2010)
* Boston Globe: [http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/858688197.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Mar+27%2C+2011&author=Conti%2C+Katheleen&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Route+125+is+called+conduit+for+new+development Route 125 is called conduit for new development], by Katheleen Conti (Mar 27, 2011)
* Boston Globe: [http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/193910122.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+21%2C+2010&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=MBTA+launches+first+of+hybrid+buses MBTA launches first of hybrid buses], by Eric Moskowitz (Apr 21, 2010)
* Boston Globe: [http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/193910122.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+21%2C+2010&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=MBTA+launches+first+of+hybrid+buses MBTA launches first of hybrid buses], by Eric Moskowitz (Apr 21, 2010)
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/404769111.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Mar+21%2C+2010&author=Anonymous&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=From+the+Big+Dig+to+the+Turnpike+Authority%2C+what+a+long%2C+strange+trip+it%27s+been From the Big Dig to the Turnpike Authority, what a long, strange trip it's been], by John Tlumacki (Mar 21, 2010)
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/404769111.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Mar+21%2C+2010&author=Anonymous&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=From+the+Big+Dig+to+the+Turnpike+Authority%2C+what+a+long%2C+strange+trip+it%27s+been From the Big Dig to the Turnpike Authority, what a long, strange trip it's been], by John Tlumacki (Mar 21, 2010)
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* Boston Globe: [http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/405209776.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Dec+6%2C+2009&author=Bierman%2C+Noah&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=A+system+under+strain A system under strain], by Noah Bierman (Dec 6, 2009)
* Boston Globe: [http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/405209776.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Dec+6%2C+2009&author=Bierman%2C+Noah&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=A+system+under+strain A system under strain], by Noah Bierman (Dec 6, 2009)
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/405144973.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Mar+12%2C+2009&author=Bierman%2C+Noah&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=MBTA+rolls+in+budget+plan+with+eye+on+%24160m+bailout MBTA rolls in budget plan with eye on $160m bailout], by Noah Bierman (Mar 12, 2009)
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/405144973.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Mar+12%2C+2009&author=Bierman%2C+Noah&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=MBTA+rolls+in+budget+plan+with+eye+on+%24160m+bailout MBTA rolls in budget plan with eye on $160m bailout], by Noah Bierman (Mar 12, 2009)
=== 2006 ===
* The Commonwealth: [http://commonwealthmagazine.org/politics/learning-from-the-big-dig/ Learning from the Big Dig], by Phil Primack (July 24, 2006)


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== Reports ==
== Reports ==
* [http://reason.org Reason Foundation]: [[Media:21st_annual_highway_report.pdf|21st Annual Highway Report on the Performance of State Highway Systems]] (Sept 18, 2014)
* [http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/Portals/0/docs/infoCenter/docs_materials/TheWayForward_Jan13.pdf The way forward: a 21st century transportation plan], by MassDOT (Jan 2013)
* [http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/Portals/0/docs/infoCenter/docs_materials/TheWayForward_Jan13.pdf The way forward: a 21st century transportation plan], by MassDOT (Jan 2013)
* [[Media:BlueRibbon_Background.pdf|Background on the finances of the MBTA and Regional Transit Authorities]], Blue Ribbon Summit on Financing the MBTA and RTAs (Nov 1, 2010)
* [[Media:BlueRibbon_Background.pdf|Background on the finances of the MBTA and Regional Transit Authorities]], Blue Ribbon Summit on Financing the MBTA and RTAs (Nov 1, 2010)
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