✈️ ICYMI: TransitMatters & @culturehousecc.bsky.social are collaborating on a proposal to improve the shuttle service between the Blue Line & Logan Airport, & we need your help to gather feedback from shuttle riders! ➡️ Learn more here: drive.google.com/file/d/1N3kU...

💪 TransitMatters gives you the tools & resources to advocate for yourself & your community. ➡️ Donate to TransitMatters to support our work: transitmatters.org/donate

📝 Before the holidays, we released our latest report, a collab with @massincpolling.bsky.social, about how fare policy can help unleash the potential of Regional Rail. ➡️ If you didn't get the chance to read the full report, visit our blog for an overview! transitmatters.org/blog/how-mbt...

✈️ TransitMatters & @culturehousecc.bsky.social are collaborating on a proposal to improve the shuttle service between the Blue Line & Logan Airport, & we need your help to gather feedback from shuttle riders! ➡️ Learn more here: drive.google.com/file/d/1NP8H...

Did I use the @transitmatters.bsky.social train tracker to hunt and film the @mbta.com holiday trains on the Orange and Green lines? Why yes I did. Happy holidays and Merry Christmas y'all. And good transit to all traintracker.transitmatters.org?line=Green

🌟 Use our New Train Tracker to track down the holiday Orange & Green Line trains! traintracker.transitmatters.org

➡️ We are pleased to see 3 qualified bidders emerge as the T seeks a new Commuter Rail operator. 💪 This decision presents an opportunity to solidify a commitment to Regional Rail with frequent, reliable, & electrified service. Read our full statement: transitmatters.org/blog/media-s...

Of the largest U.S. transit agencies (50 million+ annual riders) here are the 5 growing fastest: 1. @wmata.com, DC ⬆️ 15% 2. @mtalirr.bsky.social, NY ⬆️ 14% 3. @mbta.com, MA ⬆️ 10% 4. @mta.info @nyctransit.bsky.social, NY ⬆️ 10% 5. Port Authority NY/NJ ⬆️ 9% #TransitWrapped2025 is fall 2025 to fall 2024

♿️ Did you know that all MBTA shuttle buses are accessible? And that accessible vans are optional? 🗣️ If you are denied access to board an MBTA shuttle bus, report it to 617-222-3200 or submit a complaint at mbta.com/customer-support.

🚂 Our Commuter Rail system has far more capacity than it currently uses. 💡 Affordable fares, variable pricing, & income-based discounts are key to unlocking mobility, housing growth, & more. ➡️ Read our newest report with @massincpolling.bsky.social to learn more: massinc.org/research/har...

🫶 Thank you to everyone who attended our holiday party last week—we had an amazing time celebrating with all of you! Also, a big shout-out to James for taking these wonderful event photos. 🌟 We look forward to seeing you at more events in 2026!

🟢 Today through Dec. 22, the T will shut down the Green Line from North Station to Babcock St, Kenmore, & Heath St, pushing 50k+ daily riders onto already crowded alternatives. ➡️ TransitMatters urges the MBTA to put a stronger mitigation plan in place: transitmatters.org/blog/media-s...

🚨 Heads up, Green Line riders! The Green Line will be shut down from Dec. 8 to 22 between North Station & Babcock Street, Kenmore, & Heath Street. ➡️ During this shutdown, the T will replace a wire trough that dates back to the 1800s. Learn more here: boston.gov/mbta-shutdowns

🤔 Did you miss out on #GivingTuesday? Don't worry! You can still bid in TransitMatters' first-ever online auction. ➡️Bids will be matched dollar for dollar up until midnight TOMORROW! Check out the items up for auction here: givebutter.com/c/transitmat...

🗣️ There's still time to double your impact to TransitMatters! 🚨 Donate before midnight tomorrow, Dec. 5, to have your donation matched dollar for dollar. transitmatters.org/donate

🚨 Heads up, Orange Line riders! The Orange Line will be shut down FRIDAY, Dec. 5, to Sat., Dec. 6, between Back Bay & Forest Hills. ➡️ It's the last Orange Line shutdown of the year! Learn more here: boston.gov/mbta-shutdowns

#SpotifyWrapped is here, & we’re pretending to be shocked.

Our first-ever online auction is a great way to support TransitMatters this #GivingTuesday while bidding on transit-related items & experiences! Bids will be matched dollar for dollar up to $6,250! Check out the items up for auction here: givebutter.com/c/transitmat...

We advance people-focused, data-driven solutions to push the state to reach its full potential by creating a more robust transit network. Your support helps us build the grassroots infrastructure needed to move real power. Double your impact today: transitmatters.org/donate

🌟 Secure your spot! Our annual holiday party is TOMORROW & there are just a few tickets left. ➡️ Celebrate with us at Trillium – Fenway from 6–8:00pm. Register here: luma.com/mgw10vew

🌟 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

🚨 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...

🌟 ICYMI: Our annual holiday party is on Dec. 2! Celebrate with us on Giving Tuesday: luma.com/mgw10vew

Buses are a crucial factor towards reducing car dependency The Pokey/Schleppie Awards report is a must read for anybody who wants to make buses a more attractive alternative transit option (and especially for anyone who has taken the #1 bus 🥲)

🚍 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...

🚨 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...

📆 Mark your calendars! Our annual holiday party is on Dec. 2—Giving Tuesday 👀 🎉 This is your chance to celebrate TransitMatters' 2025 successes with your fellow supporters & look ahead to the important work still to come in the new year. luma.com/mgw10vew

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 👋

🚨 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

finally got a physical copy of this gem! amazing work by the @transitmatters.bsky.social team

🚨 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

📈 Some TransitMatters Labs applications may be experiencing issues today, along with a lot of the Internet, due to issues with our web host. 🙏 They should hopefully be back up soon!

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 are grateful to Sec. Tibbits-Nutt for her unwavering advocacy for transit justice & for delivering concrete gains for riders. We trust new leadership will deliver a safe, reliable multimodal transportation network that supports the region. transitmatters.org/blog/stateme...

🚍 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.

🚘 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

🚍 Do you walk, ride your bike, or take a bus on the Lynnway? The MBTA & the City of Lynn want to hear from you! ➡️ The Lynnway Multimodal Corridor Project team seeks public feedback about traveling along the Lynnway. Take their survey here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LynnwayMul...

🚍 Happening TONIGHT! Join us at Lamplighter - Broadway for a preview of which bus routes made the 10 slowest & most bunched lists. ➡️ RSVP here: luma.com/j8hen7q4

🚍 Join us on Wednesday at Lamplighter - Broadway for the soft launch of our second annual Pokey/Schleppie Awards report! ➡️ RSVP to learn more! luma.com/j8hen7q4

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....

🧐 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...

🚨 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

🧵 Here’s what you missed at July & August’s MBTA board meeting ↓

🚍 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.

🙌 In Jan., we saw something we’d never seen before: zero slow zones on the MBTA! 📈 Now, our Labs team is using this as a new baseline for the T, holding the MBTA to the standard it set earlier this year. Learn more on our blog: transitmatters.org/blog/zero-sl...

🌙 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!

🪩 Late-night service on Fridays & Saturdays gives folks a more dependable ride to experience Greater Boston's nightlife. It also gives our late-night & early-morning workers more transportation options! 💪 This is a clear win for riders, workers, & our local economy.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table at Open Streets Hyde Park yesterday! See you next month in Dorchester 🚲🛼🚶🛹 🛴🧑‍🦽