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🧐 Have you been caught off guard by an MBTA shutdown this year? We’ve got you covered!

➡️ Check out our Shutdown Tracker to see the MBTA’s current shutdown schedule: mbtashutdowns.info

🚨 Heads up, Orange Line riders! The Orange Line will be shut down from Feb. 28 through Mar. 8 between Back Bay & Forest Hills.

➡️ During this shutdown, the T will work on upgrading signals. Learn more here: boston.gov/mbta-shutdowns

✈️ ICYMI: TransitMatters & @culturehousecc.bsky.social are collaborating on a proposal to improve the shuttle service between the Blue Line & Logan Airport, & we need your help to gather feedback from shuttle riders!

➡️ Learn more here: drive.google.com/file/d/1N3kU...

💪 TransitMatters gives you the tools & resources to advocate for yourself & your community.

➡️ Donate to TransitMatters to support our work: transitmatters.org/donate

How the MBTA can fill empty seats on the Commuter Rail — TransitMatters Every day, thousands of seats on the Commuter Rail remain unfilled, yet the operating cost for the MBTA stays the same.

📝 Before the holidays, we released our latest report, a collab with @massincpolling.bsky.social, about how fare policy can help unleash the potential of Regional Rail.

➡️ If you didn't get the chance to read the full report, visit our blog for an overview! transitmatters.org/blog/how-mbt...

✈️ TransitMatters & @culturehousecc.bsky.social are collaborating on a proposal to improve the shuttle service between the Blue Line & Logan Airport, & we need your help to gather feedback from shuttle riders!

➡️ Learn more here: drive.google.com/file/d/1NP8H...

Did I use the @transitmatters.bsky.social train tracker to hunt and film the @mbta.com holiday trains on the Orange and Green lines? Why yes I did. Happy holidays and Merry Christmas y'all. And good transit to all

traintracker.transitmatters.org?line=Green

🌟 Use our New Train Tracker to track down the holiday Orange & Green Line trains! traintracker.transitmatters.org

Media Statement: MBTA’s Regional Rail Operating Contract Short List; Priorities for Next Operator — TransitMatters This transition offers significant financial and economic benefits while directly improving service delivery to help the Commonwealth reach its decarbonization goals.

➡️ We are pleased to see 3 qualified bidders emerge as the T seeks a new Commuter Rail operator.

💪 This decision presents an opportunity to solidify a commitment to Regional Rail with frequent, reliable, & electrified service. Read our full statement: transitmatters.org/blog/media-s...

Of the largest U.S. transit agencies (50 million+ annual riders) here are the 5 growing fastest:
1. @wmata.com, DC ⬆️ 15%
2. @mtalirr.bsky.social, NY ⬆️ 14%
3. @mbta.com, MA ⬆️ 10%
4. @mta.info @nyctransit.bsky.social, NY ⬆️ 10%
5. Port Authority NY/NJ ⬆️ 9%

#TransitWrapped2025 is fall 2025 to fall 2024

Flyer Text: All MBTA shuttle buses are accessible / You have the right to take the provided shuttle bus. If you are being denied access to board, report it to: 617-222-2300 / Accessible vans are optional; you can take the shuttle bus even if vans are provided. Flyer images: The silhouette of three figures: two walking with canes and one using a wheelchair / The logos of the Boston Transportation Department, Boston Disabilities Commission, and TransitMatters

♿️ Did you know that all MBTA shuttle buses are accessible? And that accessible vans are optional?

🗣️ If you are denied access to board an MBTA shuttle bus, report it to 617-222-3200 or submit a complaint at mbta.com/customer-support.

Harnessing the Full Potential of Regional Rail with Variable Pricing and Equitable Fare Policies - MassINC This analysis outlines a practical path to increasing ridership and expanding access on the commuter rail through variable pricing and more equitable fare structures. The report shows how Massachusett...

🚂 Our Commuter Rail system has far more capacity than it currently uses.

💡 Affordable fares, variable pricing, & income-based discounts are key to unlocking mobility, housing growth, & more.

➡️ Read our newest report with @massincpolling.bsky.social to learn more: massinc.org/research/har...

🫶 Thank you to everyone who attended our holiday party last week—we had an amazing time celebrating with all of you! Also, a big shout-out to James for taking these wonderful event photos.

🌟 We look forward to seeing you at more events in 2026!

Media Statement: December Green Line Closure — TransitMatters This broad stretch affects nearly all Green Line riders and will push more than 50,000 daily riders onto already crowded alternatives.

🟢 Today through Dec. 22, the T will shut down the Green Line from North Station to Babcock St, Kenmore, & Heath St, pushing 50k+ daily riders onto already crowded alternatives.

➡️ TransitMatters urges the MBTA to put a stronger mitigation plan in place: transitmatters.org/blog/media-s...

🧐 Have you been caught off guard by an MBTA shutdown this year? We've got you covered!

➡️ Check out our Shutdown Tracker to see the MBTA's current shutdown schedule: mbtashutdowns.info

🚨 Heads up, Green Line riders! The Green Line will be shut down from Dec. 8 to 22 between North Station & Babcock Street, Kenmore, & Heath Street.

➡️ During this shutdown, the T will replace a wire trough that dates back to the 1800s. Learn more here: boston.gov/mbta-shutdowns

🤔 Did you miss out on #GivingTuesday? Don't worry! You can still bid in TransitMatters' first-ever online auction.

➡️Bids will be matched dollar for dollar up until midnight TOMORROW! Check out the items up for auction here: givebutter.com/c/transitmat...

DONATE TO TRANSITMATTERS ALL DONATIONS WILL BE MATCHED UP TO $6,250! TRANSITMATTERS.ORG/DONATE

🗣️ There's still time to double your impact to TransitMatters!

🚨 Donate before midnight tomorrow, Dec. 5, to have your donation matched dollar for dollar. transitmatters.org/donate

🧐 Have you been caught off guard by an MBTA shutdown this year? We've got you covered!

➡️ Check out our Shutdown Tracker to see the MBTA's current shutdown schedule: mbtashutdowns.info

🚨 Heads up, Orange Line riders! The Orange Line will be shut down FRIDAY, Dec. 5, to Sat., Dec. 6, between Back Bay & Forest Hills.

➡️ It's the last Orange Line shutdown of the year! Learn more here: boston.gov/mbta-shutdowns

TransitMatters advances people-focused, data-driven solutions to push Massachusetts to reach its full potential by creating a more robust transit network.

Donations will be matched up to $6,250 until Friday. Donate today! transitmatters.org/donate

MBTA Shutdown is still your top artist. You spent 175 days together.

#SpotifyWrapped is here, & we’re pretending to be shocked.

Our first-ever online auction is a great way to support TransitMatters this #GivingTuesday while bidding on transit-related items & experiences!

Bids will be matched dollar for dollar up to $6,250! Check out the items up for auction here: givebutter.com/c/transitmat...

GIVING TUESDAY All donations will be matched up to $6,250

We advance people-focused, data-driven solutions to push the state to reach its full potential by creating a more robust transit network.

Your support helps us build the grassroots infrastructure needed to move real power. Double your impact today: transitmatters.org/donate

Cheer & Transit · Luma Join us on December 2 for our annual holiday party! As we look to 2026, we invite you to join us for Cheer & Transit on Tuesday, December 2 (Giving Tuesday),…

🌟 Secure your spot! Our annual holiday party is TOMORROW & there are just a few tickets left.

➡️ Celebrate with us at Trillium – Fenway from 6–8:00pm. Register here: luma.com/mgw10vew

🌟 Our annual holiday party is NEXT WEEK! Join us at Trillium – Fenway to celebrate TM' 2025 successes & look ahead to the important work still to come in the new year.

👀 We'll ​also be hosting our first-ever silent auction! Register here: luma.com/mgw10vew

➡️ Find your legislator using this link! malegislature.gov/Search/FindM...

Action Alert

🚨 If you are a constituent of Sen. Michael Barrett, Sen. Michael Brady, Sen. John Cronin, Sen. Julian Cyr, Sen. Dylan Fernandes, or Sen. Bruce Tarr... we need your help!

🗣️ Urge your legislators to support the Freedom to Move Act, increasing our transportation options: secure.ucs.org/a/2025-freed...

Cheer & Transit · Luma Join us on December 2 for our annual holiday party! As we look to 2026, we invite you to join us for Cheer & Transit on Tuesday, December 2 (Giving Tuesday),…

🌟 ICYMI: Our annual holiday party is on Dec. 2! Celebrate with us on Giving Tuesday: luma.com/mgw10vew

Buses are a crucial factor towards reducing car dependency

The Pokey/Schleppie Awards report is a must read for anybody who wants to make buses a more attractive alternative transit option

(and especially for anyone who has taken the #1 bus 🥲)