TransitMatters

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We are a non-profit organization that uses people-focused, data-driven solutions to improve transportation in Greater Boston & across the Commonwealth.

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
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Action Alert
A graph illustrating the change in average speed of the slowest bus routes.
A photo of the 23 bus.
The Pokey/Schleppie Awards 2025 Slowest: Route #1, Route CT3, Route SL4/5, Route #19, Route #66, Route #45, Route #91, Route #23, Route #10, Route #28 Most Bunched: Route #23, Route #111, Route #1, Route #39, Route #32, Route SL4/5, Route #22, Route #66, Route #28, Route #57
A screenshot of the TransitMatters Shutdown Tracker
Kenmore to Riverside: October 24 to October 31 Free MBTA shuttles will make all stops between Kenmore and Riverside, except for Beaconsfield Alternatives Scan QR code for more information Use code MBTAGREEN1024 for 5 Bluebike unlocks Use the C Branch of the Green Line for $2.40 Scan QR Code Contact MBTA: (617) 222-3200 boston.gov/mbta-shutdown mbtashutdowns.info
Week Without Driving
Brookline Day Sept 14th Coolidge Corner
Open Streets Boston Dorchester Dorchester Ave. and Ashmont Street and Adams Street Sunday September 14, 10:30am to 3:00pm City of Boston boston.gov/open-streets
Kenmore / Riverside: September 3 to September 11 Shuttle Service Free MBTA shuttles will make all stops between Kenmore and Riverside, except for Beaconsfield Alternatives Scan QR code for more information Code MBTAGREEN925 equals 5 Bluebike unlocks $2.40 equals Green Line C Branch Scan Contact MBTA: (617) 222-3200 boston.gov/mbta-shutdowns mbtashutdowns.info
Proposed Regulation 703 CMR 6.00, Issuance and Enforcemnt of Automated Bus Lane and Bus Stop Violations Hybrid Public Hearing Thursday, August 21 6:00pm 10 Park Plaza, Boston via Zoom
Hand holding a Charlie Card Photo credit by Aram Boghosian/Boston Globe
TransitMatters' Pokey/ Schleppie list of the slowest and most bunched buses in the MBTA's network.
Map of the 6 “frequent-service” bus routes Credit: StreetsBlogMASS
Park Street Station at the Boston Common Photo credit: Aram Boghosian/Boston Globe
A screenshot of the TransitMatters Shutdown Tracker with the upcoming Blue Line shutdown highlighted.
Blue Line shutdown from Airport to Wonderland August 9 to August 17 Shuttle Service: MBTA shuttles will serve between Airport and Wonderland / Autobuses de enlace MBTA en Airport y Wonderland Alternatives /Alternativas Scan QR code for more information Escanee el código QR para más información #116 (Maverick to Wonderland) #120 (Maverick to Orient Heighs) #121 (Maverick to Wood Island) $2.40 for the East Boston Ferry Scan / Escanee QR Code Contact MBTA: (617) 222-3200 boston.gov/mbta-shutdown
Open Streets Boston Hyde Park Hyde Park Ave. and River Street to Fairmount Ave and Davison Street Sunday August 10, 10:30am to 3:00pm City of Boston boston.gov/open-streets