Bob Seay
WGBH
Boston, MA, United States
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Past articles by Bob:
Green Line Extension to finally open Dec. 12
MBTA board members fretted over the agency’s finances, with an expected dropoff in 2025. → Read More
What will Governor-elect Healey do with the MBTA?
Safety, reliability, service and cleanliness are top priorities. → Read More
Check your sticker: Mass. is changing its vehicle inspection policy
Vehicles will receive an inspection sticker showing the month the inspection was due, and not the month a vehicle was inspected. → Read More
Voters sour on state's infrastructure but don't blame Baker, poll finds
MassINC poll also finds most voters aren't willing to pay more for improvements. → Read More
The Orange Line is back on track, but without hundreds of new train cars
MBTA board members expressed concern about the delay in the production of new subway cars. → Read More
Federal regulators' report traces how the MBTA ended up in safety crisis
The FTA blamed understaffing and underinvestment for woes at the Greater Boston transit agency. → Read More
MBTA will shut down a section of the Green Line for 4 weeks
The Green Line extension to Medford has been delayed by three months. → Read More
MBTA announces historic 30-day shutdown of the Orange Line
Once completed, officials promised riders can expect much faster and more reliable service. → Read More
Regular T service might not be back until 2023
Training dispatchers and recruiting qualified applicants could take many more months than first predicted. → Read More
Another shutdown coming on the Blue Line
Train service will be suspended between Wonderland and Orient Heights stations from May 22 to June 8. → Read More
It's not just in your head, potholes really are worse this year
"There are more freeze-and-thaw cycles that create the opportunity for potholes to form." → Read More
Almost all workers on the MBTA are vaccinated, but not on commuter rail or Amtrak
Employees of commuter rail operator Keolis await court ruling on vaccine mandate. → Read More
Massachusetts' taxi business sees hope after the pandemic shifts power in transportation
Despite the pandemic and ride-share competition, conditions are better than they were before the pandemic. → Read More
Cambridge’s battle over bike lanes could be coming to a community near you
The state has granted more than $26 million to 161 cities and towns for projects that include bike lanes. But those lanes have proven to be contentious in some communities. → Read More
Traffic ‘Triple Whammy’ Hurtles Toward Boston This Weekend
The Boston Marathon, holiday weekend and — of course — the New England foliage could snarl toll roads. → Read More
Pack Your Patience If You’re Headed To The Cape
Work on the Sagamore Bridge will start April 12. → Read More
Could Coronavirus Spur Massachusetts To Transform Its Transportation System?
Some lawmakers and local leaders say this is the time to invest in the state's infrastructure and public transit. → Read More
Federal Dollars May Not Be Enough To Sustain The MBTA, GM Says
The T’s general manager says more money may be needed. → Read More
Changes Coming To Ride-Shares At Logan Airport
In an effort to get traffic at the airport under control, Massport is phasing in a series of changes that will affect how travelers using ride-share apps get to and from the airport. → Read More
A Tale Of Two Stations: Why Are There No Birds In South Station, While North Station Is Full Of Them?
The answer lies in a small speaker in the ceiling of South Station. → Read More