Fuller to T: Better Bus plan isn’t necessarily better for Newton
Mayor Ruthanne Fuller is raising concerns about several proposed changes to MBTA bus routes serving the Newton and neighboring communities. The changes are part of the T’s Better Bus Project, a system wide initiative the transit agency describes as a...
Norton: I am seriously concerned that Newton will jeopardize $26M that we are in a very strong position to receive
Writing on a West Newton online forum, Councilor Emily Norton suggests that Mayor Ruthanne Fuller may be putting MBTA funding at risk by suggesting that developers would pay to upgrade Newton’s three commuter rail stations. “[W]hen MassDOT signals that...
Three proposed bus routes for Newton that would truly be ‘better’
This is a guest blog post submitted by Newton resident Richard Rasala, a retired Professor and Associate Dean in the Khoury College of Computer and Information Science at Northeastern. The MBTA Better Bus Project will begin by shrinking service to Newton with no... Fuller: MBTA’s Better Bus Project ‘actually cuts service’ in Newton
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller issued this statement in an email to residents today in reaction to the MBTA’s “Better Bus Service” proposal.
“We’re pushing back on the MBTA proposed “Better Bus Project” that it says will improve bus service through Newton. I have deep concerns that rather than improving bus service in our City, this plan actually
Riverside Station vision meeting set for Feb. 10
The Newton Planning Department and their consultant, Civic Moxie are hosting a community open house to help create the future vision for the Riverside Station site on Sunday Feb. 10 at 4-6:30 p.m. at the Williams Elementary School (the presentation will be at 5... “Better Bus” project proposals
The MBTA is taking a different approach to reassessing their bus routes this year with the Better Bus project. Instead of asking how to cut service, they’re asking how to improve reliability, travel times, and overall ridership. Best of all, the MBTA is looking...Have you spotted the new Green Line train yet?
Apparently one of the new Green Line cars has been deployed on the Riverside line, with 23 more to arrive in 2019. Anyone ridden one yet?Check out this guide to public transportation in Newton
Check out this handy guide to all the various public transportation options in Newton.
What if we lose our commuter rail stations?
This past week I happened to be at a networking event talking with someone who has worked with the MBTA and knows Newton well. In fact, this person lived in Newton and spent part of his life commuting to Boston through one of the three commuter rail stops we have. He...MBTA plans upgrades at Newton Highlands station
MBTA officials will hold a public meeting to discuss proposed upgrades to the Newton Highlands Green Line station on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m. at the Women’s Club of Newton Highlands, located at 72 Columbus St. The Globe’s John Hilliard has the details. The...
Learn about the proposed Riverside Station project this Thursday
Mark Development is holding a meeting this Thursday, Sept 27 at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria at Newton North about its proposed transit-oriented development at Riverside Station. The proposed project includes new office space, a new hotel, affordable housing, shops and...
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