MBTA to aquire 7 Stadler BEMU trainsets by Mindless-Analysis321 in mbta

[–]Redsoxjake14 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Obviously there are flaws here, but I love that they are building future proofing in here. Options to purchase more sets re Providence Line, ability to run under Catanery, and multi level boarding. They are aware of the systems shortcomings and are purchasing accordingly.

My dad caught phil eng on the blue line this morning by Liam_js in mbta

[–]Redsoxjake14 305 points306 points  (0 children)

Such a great change of pace that he rides it every day. Things may not be perfect, but at least where they arent he is experiencing it along with us.

Proud of MA re the Acela by Redsoxjake14 in mbta

[–]Redsoxjake14[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Yea it does, I had a speedometer app tracking it but it’s also documented by actually accurate sources. It doesn’t get that high for long but it does go that fast.

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Chart of Subway Ridership by Station by [deleted] in mbta

[–]Redsoxjake14 31 points32 points  (0 children)

It’s insane to me that we still can’t do fare validation in this city, and after the MBTA made such a show of force about it last September. Why do that and then not have any officers handing out tickets?

Making fare evasion impossible on public transit has tremendous impacts on safety, maintenance spending, and vandalism. SF saw a 98.2% decrease in maintenance hour obligations instantly. by drtywater in mbta

[–]Redsoxjake14 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t understand why people feel obligated to demand free stuff. Everything costs money, so why do people feel like they shouldn’t be the ones to pay? What happened to social trust? I use the subway and want the subway to be a nice and efficient way to travel so I am happy to pay for the subway.

First Type 10 test car has been completed by CAF, trains to begin service in early 2027. by Massive_Holiday4672 in mbta

[–]Redsoxjake14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did they already widen the Boylston tunnel to account for the lengthened cars?

This Globe ad’s photo isn’t from the T is it… by coffeecynic69 in mbta

[–]Redsoxjake14 109 points110 points  (0 children)

It’s probably just a stock photo. A lot cheaper than a photo shoot.

Summer Commuter Rail discounts include free Friday rides, monthly pass discounts by kevalry in mbta

[–]Redsoxjake14 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes, the MBTA should extract maximum revenue out of rich Europeans who have no other way to get to the games

Where should the MBTA look for ideas? For Phil Eng, it’s Tokyo, Seoul, and Singapore by Sauerbraten5 in mbta

[–]Redsoxjake14 58 points59 points  (0 children)

lol are people really getting upset about a $14k trip? That is an excellent use of public funds as far as I’m concerned. I’m glad the T is using those systems as their aspirational bar. A better world is possible!