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Modernizing the Franklin/Foxboro Line: Rapid, reliable transit for Norwood, Foxborough, and Franklin.
Our newest data tool helps riders keep track of MBTA shutdowns and shows them how shutdowns improve our system.
Read the NextGen Bus team’s newest report to discover the MBTA’s top 10 slowest and most bunched buses.
The Labs team won the Transit Data Challenge People's Choice Award at the TRB Annual Meeting!
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Compared to early July, there are 3.6-minute savings northbound and 77-second savings northbound, bringing travel times back in line with pre-COVID averages.
"This monumental step represents the first real commitment to the Regional Rail vision laid out five years ago. [TransitMatters is] excited that the T is partnering with Keolis to test new technology that allows us to electrify the service faster and bring tangible benefits to riders.”
We hope this tool will help riders and increase transparency regarding the successes and failures of MBTA shutdowns this year. Transparency is paramount, and we hope the Shutdown Tracker further educates riders on the system and assists them in advocating for change.
Featured reports
Rapid, Reliable Transit for Norwood, Foxborough, and Franklin
Released: June 2024
Introducing TransitMatters’ first-ever Pokey/Schleppie Awards! Read the report to discover the MBTA’s top ten slowest and most bunched buses.
Released: April 2024
Rapid, Reliable Transit for Framingham, Worcester, and Newton
Released: January 2024