Navigate Boston’s Public Transit

Boston, Mass., has some excellent highlights and adaptive ideology that is bringing Boston back up to the top of the tourist board. Part of Boston’s Big Dig, made it easily accessible and very walkable, despite New England’s harsh winters.

Boston really is beginning to offer a lot to outsiders. Currently, Boston is the leading U.S. city to put in a bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics, along with Washington D.C., San Francisco and Los Angeles. This is huge news, as a potential bid to host the Olympics would bring a global spotlight to Boston. And most people think Boston is ready for it. For more info see: www.2024boston.org.

One of the most talked about things in Boston is how walkable and accessible the entire city is. With a huge number of greenways, bike lanes, public transportation and linkability, Boston and the surrounding context is heavily dependent on the MBTA system, or the “T” as the locals call it. With a widespread commuter rail that spans into Western Massachusetts, Rhode Island and nearby New Hampshire, people from outside the city gain easy access into Boston for a max price of $11. The inner city subway will only cost you $2.10 to link up to anywhere else in Boston.

With a fleet of commuter trains, ferry boats, subway cars and multi-length buses, the MBTA services millions of customers every year. Boston is well known to be a “Green City,” but what are the cons of taking public transportation? Overcrowding and lack of options when there are delays can cause frustration.

Boston’s population is on the rise and it is no secret; Boston’s streetcar system is the oldest in America, dating back to 1854. The MBTA has to deal with more customers to transport than ever before, and at more hours. Having extended late night services till 2:30 a.m., the MBTA is in desperate need of some change. But, just how far away is Boston from having and needing a 24-hour subway system? People are starting to ask…

See more: www.mbta.com