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The MBTA is 11 years into a contract to replace its aging Orange and Red Line train cars. The project is up to a billion dollars and has been riddled with delays and challenges. Now, delivery of the cars is in sight – but Trump's tariffs could cause new problems.

In this episode of Spilling the T, we're joined by David Perry, Director of Ferry Operations at the MBTA. David shares the story of how his role came to be, what his day to day duties are and how far the ferry system has come in recent years. He also gives us a rundown on what riders can expect for ferry schedule and frequency as the T works to continue to support this incredible mode of transport. If you've never been on board an MBTA ferry before, we also go over ticketing, amenities, parking and more, so that listeners will be ready to ride! Got questions or ideas for the show? Email us at social@mbta.com – your feedback might end up in a future episode!

Brian Shortsleeve is a venture capitalist and former MBTA executive who is running for governor of Massachusetts as a Republican. Shortsleeve, a veteran who served with the Marine Corps, pledged to “restore fiscal responsibility to Massachusetts.” Top priorities for Shortsleeve include taxes, the MBTA housing law, government spending and managing the migrant crisis in MA. Brian Shortsleeve joined Dan to discuss his campaign!Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Brian Shortsleeve, a Republican candidate for governor, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss his vision for the state and his track record as a top administrator at the MBTA under former Gov. Charlie Baker.

Michele Stiehler knows paratransit inside and out. After 35 years at New Jersey Transit, she brought her deep operational experience to Boston's MBTA, where she now oversees one of the largest and most complex paratransit systems in the country. In this episode, Paul Comfort talks with Michele about her leadership philosophy, the importance of frontline experience (hint: everyone on her team is expected to ride The RIDE), and how MBTA is investing in staff and technology to build a smarter, more responsive system. From wage increases and morale-building to a future-facing mobility center, Michele is focused on modernizing paratransit—without losing its human heart. This episode covers: Leadership lessons from decades in the field Post-pandemic service recovery and staffing challenges Technology upgrades and on-demand flexibility What the future of accessible transportation might look like Tune in for a grounded, thoughtful conversation about moving people—and an entire industry—forward.

The procession to choose a new pope is underway, the defense and prosecution clash over witness in Karen Read retrial, and state lawmakers push to change MBTA communities act. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Michelle Steinberg, National Fire Protection Association-wildfire division director joined Dan to discuss Wildfire Community Preparedness Day, Coming up May 3rd. 48 million homes in the U.S. at high risk of wildfire - easy steps to protect homes and communities from wildfire destruction.Gerald Early, Professor of Modern Letters in the African and African American Studies Department at Washington University and Author of "PLAY HARDER: The Triumph of Black Baseball in America - how Black Americans have shaped baseball." stopped by.Mike Deehan – Axios Boston Reporter checked in to discuss MBTA will use cameras to crack down on parking in bus stops and bus lanes.Caroline Cory - Mental Health Expert &Co-Author of "The Silent Pandemic". Why Teen Anxiety Is Skyrocketing and How Early Energy Work Could Save Lives.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

What are the worst things about Boston's aging transit system? What are the best? And, most importantly, what does the future of the MBTA look like and how will it shape the city? This week, we're chatting with Seth Kaplan of TransitMatters, an organization that uses data to improve local transportation systems. Matt Stahm's new glove. Jalen Hurts skips the White House. Revere reenactment. Bill "Bae" Belichick and Jordan Hudson keep making news. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy was on Real World: Boston. Everybody Hits, Woohoo! Have feedback on this episode or ideas for upcoming topics? DM me on Instagram, email me, or send a voice memo.

Pari Kim from the Netflix hit show Love on the Spectrum joined Billy and Lisa live in studio! Matt Shearer, a journalist from WZB News Radio, has a video with Pari that has gone viral so we had him join in on the conversation too. Pari talked about her love for the MBTA, meeting Mayor Michelle Wu and her love of Taylor swift!

Quincy spring cleanups, live performances, family events and a road race. Quincy mayor prepares new budget. MBTA tests new electric buses.   Chapters (00:00:00) - Mayor: Budget will be up significantly next year(00:05:37) - EBT Cards to be temporarily unavailable this weekend(00:07:20) - Massachusetts Right Whale Day(00:09:03) - Quincy News Update: April 25th

Jury in Karen Read retrial visits 34 Fairview Road, UnitedHealthCare CEO shooter Luigi Mangione arraigned in federal court, and the MBTA revealed new plan to keep drivers out of bus lanes. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Text messages are read to the courtroom in the Karen Read case, considering a fare-free MBTA, and romance scams are afoot in Boston. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

In this episode of Spilling the T, we're joined by Kate Dineen, President and CEO of A Better City. Kate shares how her organization is working to shape a more sustainable, connected, and competitive Greater Boston through strategic investments in transportation, infrastructure, and land use. We talk about the role transit plays in economic growth, climate resilience, and regional equity, and how business leaders are stepping up to support the MBTA. Kate also gives her take on the importance of urgency, accountability, and collaboration in building the transit system our future depends on. Got questions or ideas for the show? Email us at social@mbta.com – your feedback might end up in a future episode!

Phil Eng, General Manager of the MBTA, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss what tariffs and Trump's reshaping of the federal government mean for the T.

In this episode of the Back in Session Podcast, hosts Ryan Stevens and Ryan DeMara welcome Massachusetts State Senator Brendan Crighton. The discussion dives into Crighton's journey from a civic-minded college student to a state senator, his work as chair of the Joint Committee on Transportation, and the pressing issues facing Massachusetts, including budget uncertainties and transportation challenges. From passing the Working Families Mobility Act to addressing MBTA deficits and coastal community concerns, Crighton shares insights on legislative priorities and coalition-building. The episode wraps up with a lighthearted take on the Boston Celtics' playoff prospects and the Red Sox's season outlook.

An MBTA commuter rail train collided with a tractor trailer in Canton, MA. Luckily, the truck driver is okay. It appears the truck got stuck behind the railroad crossing gate on one side of the road and on the track. Instead of driving through the other gate on the opposite side of the tracks, the driver decided to vacate the vehicle, abandoning it on the tracks. What would you do in this situation if your vehicle were stuck between barriers on a railroad track? Would you do the same thing as the driver and abandon the vehicle, drive through the opposing gate or something else?Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

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In September 2024, the MBTA released its Climate Assessment, taking stock of its climate commitments and work undertaken to date. It articulates a vision for sustainability and resilience at the MBTA. Listen in to a recent MCAN Network meeting where officials from the MBTA discuss the report. 

Mayor Koch talks about Upcoming Roadwork, MBTA Ferry Service in Quincy, Updates on New Furnace Brook Clubhouse, New Animal Care Facility, Public Safety HQ

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Combatting High Food Prices with a Free app (called Flashfood) that's partnering with groceries stores to offer nutritious food at affordable prices. Esther Cohn - VP of Communications & Public Affairs at Flashfood joined Dan.James Brown Saves Boston Tribute Concert to be held April 5th at Prince Hall in Dorchester! Tony Wilson – aka Young James Brown -James Brown impersonator/performer checked in.MBTA's South Coast Rail Is Up and Running After 34 Years In The Making. Nichole Davis – WBZ NewsRadio Anchor stopped by!Beth Israel performs its first robot-assisted live liver transplant! Dr. Martin Dib – surgeon involved in the procedure and director of Beth Israel's living liver transplant program explained.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

On this episode of Spilling the T, we're joined by Senator Brendan Crighton of the Third Essex district. Senator Crighton chats with us about his district's relationship to transit, how transit helps provide economic development to the region, and what T projects are particularly exciting to his constituents. We'll hear about electrification, ferry service and the environmental justice corridor and how the state legislature is helping to advance transit access across the region. If you're curious about something at the MBTA, please reach out with questions, comments and show suggestions at social@mbta.com. Your feedback might end up in an episode of the show. Follow the MBTA on social media to keep up with news and updates about the system!

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After 40 years of planning, work and more than one billion dollars, starting Monday morning, rail service will connect South Coast communities, including New Bedford and Fall River with Boston.

The MBTA will soon brings its services to several South Coast communities with its highly anticipated, $1.1 billion expansion. The first South Coast Rail train is set to begin taking passengers Monday morning.

The Ashmont branch of the MBTA's Red Line will be under construction for all of April.

The MBTA Red Line is moving faster than before for the first time in 20 years. For more, ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.

Back in 1958, passenger rail service came to an end between Boston and the South Coast of Massachusetts, leaving cities like Taunton, New Bedford, and Fall River without train access to the largest city in New England. Now, decades later, South Coast residents are about to get that access back, as the MBTA is starting up service in late March. MBTA General Manager Phil Eng joins the show to discuss the long-running project, what riders can expect, and what comes next.

Close calls on the runways, the MBTA reaches a new destination with Android, and Canada takes a stance with coffee. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

A car rolls on the Commuter Rail train tracks in Canton, the MBTA is introducing new crash prevention tech to the Green Line, and there's a Boston forecast for pests this spring. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

HR3 - Mike Vrabel clearly had his eyes set on being the Patriots' head coach and Arcand has some thought about his approach to the draft. How much of the Pats' needs can be addressed in a good draft? Then, the MBTA has some questions to answer after a bad collision on the Green Line that is currently being investigated in the New England Nightly News. And, reliving one of the greatest moments in boxing on its 35th anniversary.

Greg wasn't pleased with the halftime show, Wiggy dug it // Curtis says Mahomes took a huge step back in the GOAT convo last night // The News With Courtney: Philly is rioting and the MBTA is still a mess //

The Eagles are Super Bowl champions! Greg and Curtis could not be happier // Everyone is basking in the glory of the Patriots' dynasty remaining on top // Wiggy think Travis Kelce will come back for at least another year // Greg wasn't pleased with the halftime show, Wiggy dug it // Curtis says Mahomes took a huge step back in the GOAT convo last night // The News With Courtney: Philly is rioting and the MBTA is still a mess // Wiggy thinks the Super Bowl should be on earlier // Comparing Patrick Mahomes with other multiple Super Bowl winning QBs // Mahomes losing magnifies how special Brady's accomplishments were // A jubilant Matt Light calls in to bask in the glory of a Chiefs loss // Courtney takes some flack for saying Mahomes looked sick on Hill Notes // Keefe in studio with his thoughts on the Super Bowl //

Today:Gov. Healey announced plans to fill a $700 million shortfall in the MBTA's budget with income from the Fair Share Amendment, also known as the millionaire's tax. We talk transit with former state rep Bill Straus -- who chaired the House transportation committee on Beacon Hill -- and former assistant transportation secretary Chris Dempsey, now of urban planning firm Speck Dempsey.And, GBH reporter Adam Reilly attended Josh Kraft's campaign launch event Tuesday so you didn't have to. He debriefs us on the Boston mayoral race as it shapes up.

A child and five adults are dead after a small plane crashed in Philadelphia near a busy shopping mall area last night. Skaters returned to the ice yesterday with heavy hearts at the Skating Club of Boston. A lost "toy dog" is trying to find its way back home with the help of the MBTA. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

In 2021, Massachusetts signed a law requiring communities that are served by the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) to legalize multifamily housing development near MBTA transit stations. Recently, a state court ruled that the state has the authority to sue cities and towns that don't comply. In this episode of Upzoned, Abby and Chuck discuss whether that's a good idea, the broader trend of states intervening in city zoning practices, and how the root issue is actually poor transportation investment practices. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES “Court Ruling Paves the Way For State to Sue Towns With Exclusionary Zoning Laws” by Christian MilNeil, StreetsblogMASS (January 2025). “Our Financial System Favors Large-Scale Development…but at What Cost?” with Coby Lefkowitz. Abby Newsham (X/Twitter). Chuck Marohn (Twitter/X). Theme Music by Kemet the Phantom.

In this episode of Spilling the T, we're joined once again by MBTA General Manager Phil Eng, who shares exciting updates on the T's journey toward improvement. Phil reflects on the successful completion of the Track Improvement Plan and outlines how 2025 will mark another year of significant progress. He also dives into the implications of Governor Healey's transformative $8 billion commitment to transit over the next decade and what it means for riders and the MBTA's future. Curious about the next big steps for the T? Tune in as Phil lays out his vision for the year ahead and beyond. If you're curious about something at the MBTA, please reach out with questions, comments and show suggestions at social@mbta.com. Your feedback might end up in an episode of the show. Follow the MBTA on social media to keep up with news and updates about the system!

Today former state representative Lenny Mirra will be joining us to talk about the fake William Castro “scandal” in Lawrence, and the MBTA housing mandate in Massachusetts   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyPatriot Public Celebrity Page: https://www.facebook.com/tomdugganJr/?ref=page_internal Podbean: https://payingattention.podbean.com/     #Lillobrancato #Addiction #LocalPolitics #Tomduggan #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

Steve and Jenn sit down with Brian Kane, executive director of the MBTA Advisory Board, to discuss Governor Healey's plan to invest Fair Share funds in the MBTA and statewide transportation. Then, is Dunkin running out of donuts? Transportation Funding Task Force report: https://www.massdotat15.com/transportation-funding-task-force

The state's highest court ruled the MBTA Communities Act is constitutional and enforceable if certain guidelines are rewritten. Now, towns that are noncompliant with law are planning for the future.

Today: Former public safety secretary Andrea Cabral discusses Carter's legacy of truth, and Merrick Garland's plans to release the special counsel report on Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election.And, Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung discusses the future of DEI in higher education, and the latest development in the state's MBTA communities housing law.

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled on a challenge to the controversial housing law, the MBTA Communities Act. The court ruled in favor of the state ruling the law is constitutional however the regulations are unenforceable and requested that the detailed zoning guidelines that shape the law be re-written. We discussed it with Denny Swenson, a local resident and Attorney Paul Hogan.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

Today: We continue the conversation started yesterday with Gov. Healey about eliminating broker fees, with listeners.And, we discuss all things MBTA and transit with former transportation secretary Jim Aloisi & Reggie Ramos from Transportation for Mass.

Wiggy and the woman in for Greg, and Scheim returns // QB gifts and baboons can run a train but the MBTA can't // Eddie House and Joe Mazzulla take exception to the refs stinking //

Wiggy and the woman in for Greg, and Scheim returns // QB gifts and baboons can run a train but the MBTA can't // Eddie House and Joe Mazzulla take exception to the refs stinking // Wiggy is excited for the college football playoffs, but has some fixes // Jahlani Tavai joins, wishes defenders could still smack the crap out of QBs // People are already lining up in the cold for the Notre Dame game // Wiggy says he had dogs to guard his house when he was on away games // Whispers of a coaching change in Foxboro // The ever long debate of whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie // Reports are that the Krafts intend on sticking with Mayo, for now // Audacy betting insider Nick Kostos joins, talks bets to pad your wallet // Wiggy asks Ken Claus for new office chairs for Christmas //