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The Suffolk Journal

OPINION: Mask up on the MBTA

OPINION: Mask up on the MBTA

Roxanne Snowden, Staff Writer October 19, 2021

Even though the major spikes in COVID-19 cases feel like they are behind us, the importance of wearing a mask on the MBTA subway system has not been lost –– and some Bostonians need a reminder. I want...

Sam Humphrey/Journal Staff

Panel debates governor’s report on MBTA

Sam Humphrey May 5, 2015

By now, commuters are well aware of the report commissioned by Governor Charlie Baker to identify problems and propose solutions for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. On Tuesday, Suffolk...

Governor Charlie Baker speaking at Suffolk Law School in February 2014. (Courtesy of Suffolk University)

MBTA needs major reforms before new revenue

Sam Humphrey April 15, 2015

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority suffers from poor management, inefficient spending, and excessive employee absenteeism, according to an panel of experts' new report on the agency’s operations...

Jeremy Hayes/Journal Staff

What can Suffolk do about so many snow days?

February 18, 2015

By Patricia Negrón If there is one thing uniting all the people in Boston, it is our hatred for the record-breaking snowfalls we’ve had this winter. Boston has broken its record for most snowfall...

New president, new direction

New president, new direction

Melissa Hanson September 9, 2014

Norman Smith stepped into Suffolk’s top position on Sept. 1 after the shocking and unexpected leave of former president James McCarthy. Smith, who has had a robust career of turning around universities...

MBTA fare hike set for July

Thalia Yunen June 5, 2014

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation, or MassDOT, recently approved a 5 percent fare increase for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), which will go into effect July 1. The...

Editor’s word: MBTA fare hikes and late night hours

March 26, 2014

Government Center is officially shut down. Late-night service starts Friday. Fare hikes may be on the way. The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority has more than a few changes in store for Bostonians. Starting...

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