March TAC Meeting
3/6: RailVision, Transit Signal Priority
We hope you will join us for the March Transit Advisory Committee meeting on Wednesday March 6 at 5:30 PM at the Citywide Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave. MassDOT/MBTA staff will present on the MBTA RailVision planning process and City of Cambridge staff will present the latest on transit signal priority implementations in the city.
March TAC Regular Meeting
LOCATION
Citywide Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA

DATE AND TIME
03/06/19 5:30pm - 03/06/19 7:30pm

MBTA Rail Vision and City of Cambridge Transit Signal Priority presentations
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Transit News
MBTA fare increase proposal gets a reaction
The MBTA released a fare increase proposal on January 28 that many advocates and riders have reacted strongly to. The fare increase is proposed to begin on July 1 and increase all fares by an average of 6.3%.

MBTA Better Bus Proposals
Meanwhile, the public has reacted to some of the MBTA's proposals to change bus services in the Better Bus Project.

Transit Service Updates
Red Line-replacement bus service through April

The MBTA will be using shuttle buses to replace Red Line service between Alewife and Harvard on the following weekends:

March 2-3, 9-10, 23-24, 30-31, and April 6-7
Green Line Extension - Bus routes on detour

As the result of bridge and underpass closures for the Green Line Extension, the MBTA will be running several bus routes on long-term detours beginning in March. Each detour will begin on different dates depending on the bridge closure that will affect each route. Cambridge-bound buses affected by these closures are listed below:
  • 80 - Lechmere to Arlington Center
  • 86 - Sullivan to Reservoir via Harvard
  • 91 - Sullivan to Central
  • CT2 - Sullivan to Ruggles via Kendall

Click the button below to go to the MBTA Green Line Extension page with more information.
MBTA launches one-stop webpage for weekend service changes

The MBTA now has a website devoted for information on weekend service changes that result from repairs and upgrades.
Public Meetings
3rd Floor, 200 Inner Belt Road, Somerville, MA 02143

Board Room, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02143

City Council Chamber, Medford City Hall, 85 George P Hassett Drive, Medford MA

Board Room, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02143

Planning Board Meeting 3/19/2019, 6:30 PM
City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway

First Floor Conference Room, Police Station, 125 Sixth St

Ackermann Room, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave.
Actions
RailVision Survey for People Who Do Not Ride Commuter Rail

Over 1,000 ideas submitted during this round of participatory budgeting, resulting in 20 specific projects. The city will spend $900,000 on participatory budgeting projects. Vote for projects between December 1 and 7.
MBTA Fare Vending Machine Locations
The MBTA is seeking your suggestions on places to locate fare vending machines for their new AFC system.
Featured Video
MBTA collaborates with Emerson College students to produce rider etiquette videos
The MBTA and students from Emerson College created a 90 second video to create a rider etiquette video including the following etiquette tips:
  • moving aside at doors and moving "in"
  • refraining from trash on tracks
  • removing baggage on seats
  • refraining from smoking, including vapes and e-cigarettes