TransitMatters
@transitmatters.bsky.social
We are a non-profit organization that uses people-focused, data-driven solutions to improve transportation in Greater Boston & across the Commonwealth.
🌟 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
👀 We'll also be hosting our first-ever silent auction! Register here: luma.com/mgw10vew
November 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
🌟 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
👀 We'll also be hosting our first-ever silent auction! Register here: luma.com/mgw10vew
🚨 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...
🗣️ Urge your legislators to support the Freedom to Move Act, increasing our transportation options: secure.ucs.org/a/2025-freed...
November 21, 2025 at 9:13 PM
🚨 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...
🗣️ Urge your legislators to support the Freedom to Move Act, increasing our transportation options: secure.ucs.org/a/2025-freed...
👎 Overall, bus service got slower & less reliable in 2024.
🚍 Average speeds on the MBTA’s 10 slowest routes fell from 6.8 mph to 6.5 mph, & the average bunching rate across the 10 most-bunched routes rose from 14% to nearly 16%.
🚍 Average speeds on the MBTA’s 10 slowest routes fell from 6.8 mph to 6.5 mph, & the average bunching rate across the 10 most-bunched routes rose from 14% to nearly 16%.
November 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM
👎 Overall, bus service got slower & less reliable in 2024.
🚍 Average speeds on the MBTA’s 10 slowest routes fell from 6.8 mph to 6.5 mph, & the average bunching rate across the 10 most-bunched routes rose from 14% to nearly 16%.
🚍 Average speeds on the MBTA’s 10 slowest routes fell from 6.8 mph to 6.5 mph, & the average bunching rate across the 10 most-bunched routes rose from 14% to nearly 16%.
📈 The 1 bus remains the slowest bus in the T’s network, & after coming in 6th place last year, the 23 bus took the top spot for bunching.
November 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM
📈 The 1 bus remains the slowest bus in the T’s network, & after coming in 6th place last year, the 23 bus took the top spot for bunching.
🚍 For the second year, we're identifying the MBTA's top 10 slowest & most bunched buses & the steps transportation decision-makers can take to improve our bus network.
➡️ Take a look at the full report here! static1.squarespace.com/static/533b9...
➡️ Take a look at the full report here! static1.squarespace.com/static/533b9...
November 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM
🚍 For the second year, we're identifying the MBTA's top 10 slowest & most bunched buses & the steps transportation decision-makers can take to improve our bus network.
➡️ Take a look at the full report here! static1.squarespace.com/static/533b9...
➡️ Take a look at the full report here! static1.squarespace.com/static/533b9...
🚨 Heads up, Red Line riders! The Red Line will be shut down Nov. 15–23 between North Quincy & Braintree.
➡️ During this shutdown, the T will perform regular maintenance work. Learn more here: www.mbta.com/news/2025-11...
➡️ During this shutdown, the T will perform regular maintenance work. Learn more here: www.mbta.com/news/2025-11...
November 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🚨 Heads up, Red Line riders! The Red Line will be shut down Nov. 15–23 between North Quincy & Braintree.
➡️ During this shutdown, the T will perform regular maintenance work. Learn more here: www.mbta.com/news/2025-11...
➡️ During this shutdown, the T will perform regular maintenance work. Learn more here: www.mbta.com/news/2025-11...
Another tabling season has come & gone!
From Brookline to Mattapan, thank you to everyone who stopped by our table—we hope you learned something about the T & TransitMatters. Until next year 👋
From Brookline to Mattapan, thank you to everyone who stopped by our table—we hope you learned something about the T & TransitMatters. Until next year 👋
November 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Another tabling season has come & gone!
From Brookline to Mattapan, thank you to everyone who stopped by our table—we hope you learned something about the T & TransitMatters. Until next year 👋
From Brookline to Mattapan, thank you to everyone who stopped by our table—we hope you learned something about the T & TransitMatters. Until next year 👋
🧐 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
➡️ Check out our Shutdown Tracker to see the MBTA's current shutdown schedule: mbtashutdowns.info
November 3, 2025 at 9:21 PM
🧐 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
➡️ Check out our Shutdown Tracker to see the MBTA's current shutdown schedule: mbtashutdowns.info
🚨 Attention, Green Line riders! From 8:00pm tomorrow through the end of service on Nov. 13, there will be no service from Medford/Tufts & Union Sq to Park St.
➡️ During this shutdown, the T will install GLTPS infrastructure. Learn more here: boston.gov/mbta-shutdowns
➡️ During this shutdown, the T will install GLTPS infrastructure. Learn more here: boston.gov/mbta-shutdowns
November 3, 2025 at 9:21 PM
🚨 Attention, Green Line riders! From 8:00pm tomorrow through the end of service on Nov. 13, there will be no service from Medford/Tufts & Union Sq to Park St.
➡️ During this shutdown, the T will install GLTPS infrastructure. Learn more here: boston.gov/mbta-shutdowns
➡️ During this shutdown, the T will install GLTPS infrastructure. Learn more here: boston.gov/mbta-shutdowns
🧐 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
➡️ Check out our Shutdown Tracker to see the MBTA's current shutdown schedule: mbtashutdowns.info
October 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
🧐 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
➡️ Check out our Shutdown Tracker to see the MBTA's current shutdown schedule: mbtashutdowns.info
🚨 Heads up, Green Line riders! The D Branch will be shut down between Riverside & Kenmore from 8:00pm tomorrow through end-of-service on Oct. 31.
➡️ During this shutdown, the T will install Green Line Train Protection System (GLTPS) infrastructure. Learn more here: boston.gov/mbta-shutdowns
➡️ During this shutdown, the T will install Green Line Train Protection System (GLTPS) infrastructure. Learn more here: boston.gov/mbta-shutdowns
October 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
🚨 Heads up, Green Line riders! The D Branch will be shut down between Riverside & Kenmore from 8:00pm tomorrow through end-of-service on Oct. 31.
➡️ During this shutdown, the T will install Green Line Train Protection System (GLTPS) infrastructure. Learn more here: boston.gov/mbta-shutdowns
➡️ During this shutdown, the T will install Green Line Train Protection System (GLTPS) infrastructure. Learn more here: boston.gov/mbta-shutdowns
Thank you to everyone who visited our table at Open Streets Mattapan this weekend! See you next month in JP 🚲🧑🦽🛹🛼🚶🛴
October 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Thank you to everyone who visited our table at Open Streets Mattapan this weekend! See you next month in JP 🚲🧑🦽🛹🛼🚶🛴
🧐 Are you planning to go to an Open Streets event this fall? We are!
🎉 We'll be out in Mattapan TOMORROW & JP in November. Learn more here: www.boston.gov/calendar/ope...
🎉 We'll be out in Mattapan TOMORROW & JP in November. Learn more here: www.boston.gov/calendar/ope...
October 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
🧐 Are you planning to go to an Open Streets event this fall? We are!
🎉 We'll be out in Mattapan TOMORROW & JP in November. Learn more here: www.boston.gov/calendar/ope...
🎉 We'll be out in Mattapan TOMORROW & JP in November. Learn more here: www.boston.gov/calendar/ope...
🚍 TY to everyone who attended our pre-launch party for 2025's Pokey/Schleppie Awards report 2 weeks ago!
🙌 Also, TY to Ethan from the Boston Region MPO for teaching us about recent funding for bus priority & the MPO’s goals for supporting more reliable transit in the region.
🙌 Also, TY to Ethan from the Boston Region MPO for teaching us about recent funding for bus priority & the MPO’s goals for supporting more reliable transit in the region.
October 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
🚍 TY to everyone who attended our pre-launch party for 2025's Pokey/Schleppie Awards report 2 weeks ago!
🙌 Also, TY to Ethan from the Boston Region MPO for teaching us about recent funding for bus priority & the MPO’s goals for supporting more reliable transit in the region.
🙌 Also, TY to Ethan from the Boston Region MPO for teaching us about recent funding for bus priority & the MPO’s goals for supporting more reliable transit in the region.
🚘 3 out of 4 adults in the US who rely on cars say they have no choice but to drive as much as they do.
📈 The cost is enormous: the average household with cars spends $14,545/year on transportation. #WeekWithoutDriving weekwithoutdriving.org/join
📈 The cost is enormous: the average household with cars spends $14,545/year on transportation. #WeekWithoutDriving weekwithoutdriving.org/join
September 29, 2025 at 6:54 PM
🚘 3 out of 4 adults in the US who rely on cars say they have no choice but to drive as much as they do.
📈 The cost is enormous: the average household with cars spends $14,545/year on transportation. #WeekWithoutDriving weekwithoutdriving.org/join
📈 The cost is enormous: the average household with cars spends $14,545/year on transportation. #WeekWithoutDriving weekwithoutdriving.org/join
Thank you to everyone who visited our Open Streets Dorchester & Brookline Day tables yesterday! See you next month for Open Streets Mattapan 🚲🛼🚶🛹🛴🧑🦽
September 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Thank you to everyone who visited our Open Streets Dorchester & Brookline Day tables yesterday! See you next month for Open Streets Mattapan 🚲🛼🚶🛹🛴🧑🦽
🎉 We will be at Brookline Day for the first time ever THIS SUNDAY!
☀️ Stop by our table in Coolidge Corner—we'll be there all day. Learn more here: www.brooklinema.gov/CivicAlerts....
☀️ Stop by our table in Coolidge Corner—we'll be there all day. Learn more here: www.brooklinema.gov/CivicAlerts....
September 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
🎉 We will be at Brookline Day for the first time ever THIS SUNDAY!
☀️ Stop by our table in Coolidge Corner—we'll be there all day. Learn more here: www.brooklinema.gov/CivicAlerts....
☀️ Stop by our table in Coolidge Corner—we'll be there all day. Learn more here: www.brooklinema.gov/CivicAlerts....
🧐 Are you planning to go to an Open Streets event this fall? We are!
🎉 We'll be out in Dorchester THIS SUNDAY & Mattapan in October. Learn more here: www.boston.gov/calendar/ope...
🎉 We'll be out in Dorchester THIS SUNDAY & Mattapan in October. Learn more here: www.boston.gov/calendar/ope...
September 9, 2025 at 1:51 PM
🧐 Are you planning to go to an Open Streets event this fall? We are!
🎉 We'll be out in Dorchester THIS SUNDAY & Mattapan in October. Learn more here: www.boston.gov/calendar/ope...
🎉 We'll be out in Dorchester THIS SUNDAY & Mattapan in October. Learn more here: www.boston.gov/calendar/ope...
🚨 Heads up, Green Line riders! The D Branch will be shut down from Sept. 3 through Sept. 11 between Riverside & Kenmore.
➡️ During this shutdown, the T will install Green Line Train Protection System infrastructure & perform regular maintenance work. Learn more here: boston.gov/mbta-shutdowns
➡️ During this shutdown, the T will install Green Line Train Protection System infrastructure & perform regular maintenance work. Learn more here: boston.gov/mbta-shutdowns
August 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🚨 Heads up, Green Line riders! The D Branch will be shut down from Sept. 3 through Sept. 11 between Riverside & Kenmore.
➡️ During this shutdown, the T will install Green Line Train Protection System infrastructure & perform regular maintenance work. Learn more here: boston.gov/mbta-shutdowns
➡️ During this shutdown, the T will install Green Line Train Protection System infrastructure & perform regular maintenance work. Learn more here: boston.gov/mbta-shutdowns
🚍 On Thursday, @mbta.com will host a hearing to listen to feedback about automated enforcement.
🧵 If you are available at 6:00pm on Aug. 21, please attend the hearing & share your support for this essential policy.
🧵 If you are available at 6:00pm on Aug. 21, please attend the hearing & share your support for this essential policy.
August 19, 2025 at 7:13 PM
🚍 On Thursday, @mbta.com will host a hearing to listen to feedback about automated enforcement.
🧵 If you are available at 6:00pm on Aug. 21, please attend the hearing & share your support for this essential policy.
🧵 If you are available at 6:00pm on Aug. 21, please attend the hearing & share your support for this essential policy.
🪪 Fare-free service is also coming for 5 weekends starting Sept. 5!
🌃 After 9:00pm, all modes of transportation are free in an effort to promote late-night service.
🌃 After 9:00pm, all modes of transportation are free in an effort to promote late-night service.
August 14, 2025 at 8:04 PM
🪪 Fare-free service is also coming for 5 weekends starting Sept. 5!
🌃 After 9:00pm, all modes of transportation are free in an effort to promote late-night service.
🌃 After 9:00pm, all modes of transportation are free in an effort to promote late-night service.
🚏The T is investing in some of the T’s slowest & most bunched buses!
🐌 According to our 2024 Pokey/Schleppie Awards report, the 1 bus was last year’s slowest & most bunched bus. The 22 & 23 are also some of the slowest, & the 23 is also one of the MBTA's most bunched buses.
🐌 According to our 2024 Pokey/Schleppie Awards report, the 1 bus was last year’s slowest & most bunched bus. The 22 & 23 are also some of the slowest, & the 23 is also one of the MBTA's most bunched buses.
August 14, 2025 at 8:04 PM
🚏The T is investing in some of the T’s slowest & most bunched buses!
🐌 According to our 2024 Pokey/Schleppie Awards report, the 1 bus was last year’s slowest & most bunched bus. The 22 & 23 are also some of the slowest, & the 23 is also one of the MBTA's most bunched buses.
🐌 According to our 2024 Pokey/Schleppie Awards report, the 1 bus was last year’s slowest & most bunched bus. The 22 & 23 are also some of the slowest, & the 23 is also one of the MBTA's most bunched buses.
🚌 Exciting things are coming to our bus network!
🚍 Routes 1, 15, 22, 23, 28 & 31 will operate under a new “frequent-service” standard with service every 15 minutes or less all day, each day of the week.
🚍 Routes 1, 15, 22, 23, 28 & 31 will operate under a new “frequent-service” standard with service every 15 minutes or less all day, each day of the week.
August 14, 2025 at 8:04 PM
🚌 Exciting things are coming to our bus network!
🚍 Routes 1, 15, 22, 23, 28 & 31 will operate under a new “frequent-service” standard with service every 15 minutes or less all day, each day of the week.
🚍 Routes 1, 15, 22, 23, 28 & 31 will operate under a new “frequent-service” standard with service every 15 minutes or less all day, each day of the week.
🌙 You may have heard about late-night service on Fridays and Saturdays, but did you catch these updates?
🚇 Let’s dive into this newest service extension & some other changes to the MBTA on Aug. 24!
🚇 Let’s dive into this newest service extension & some other changes to the MBTA on Aug. 24!
August 14, 2025 at 8:04 PM
🌙 You may have heard about late-night service on Fridays and Saturdays, but did you catch these updates?
🚇 Let’s dive into this newest service extension & some other changes to the MBTA on Aug. 24!
🚇 Let’s dive into this newest service extension & some other changes to the MBTA on Aug. 24!
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table at Open Streets Hyde Park yesterday! See you next month in Dorchester 🚲🛼🚶🛹 🛴🧑🦽
August 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table at Open Streets Hyde Park yesterday! See you next month in Dorchester 🚲🛼🚶🛹 🛴🧑🦽