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MBTA Advisory Board @tadvisoryboard.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Many thanks to T4MA and GBH News for hosting a great discussion on Fair Share revenue and the future of MA transit funding. AB ED Brian Kane joined State Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa and MBPC President Viviana M. Abreu-Hernández, moderated by Jeremy Siegel. www.youtube.com/live/fGy1DkR...

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Taking Stock of Transportation Funding in Massachusetts

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MBTA Advisory Board @tadvisoryboard.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

This week, the Advisory Board's Ferry Committee received a briefing from MBTA Ferry Operations. The Advisory Board is very grateful for the hard work of operations, stations and maintenance crews across the system that have kept the MBTA afloat this winter!

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MBTA Advisory Board @tadvisoryboard.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

MBTA officials joined the Advisory Board's Passenger Rail and Rapid Transit committees this week to discuss stations, facilities & structures and the T's recent approval to overhaul 40 HSP46 locomotives with municipal members.

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MBTA Advisory Board @tadvisoryboard.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Except for The RIdE (which i’m not eligible for) this CR trip makes it 5 modes ridden today. #MBTA

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MBTA Advisory Board @tadvisoryboard.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Red line to South Station to catch the next mode

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MBTA Advisory Board @tadvisoryboard.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Multi-modal Monday continues with a trip from Orient Heights to Airport via shuttle bus

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MBTA Advisory Board @tadvisoryboard.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

I’m visiting #Winthrop today to meet with town officials. My multi-modal journey continues with a trip on the Winthrop Ferry. So far, I’ve also taken light rail and heavy rail.

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MBTA Advisory Board @tadvisoryboard.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

The #MBTA Advisory Board’s Ferry Committee is meeting. This committee allows municipal leaders to discuss Ferry operations with senior T leadership monthly.

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MBTA Advisory Board @tadvisoryboard.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Stoughton Select Board Vice Chair Debra Roberts and AB Exec. Director Brian Kane presented the Advisory Board's oversight report of the MBTA's FY26 Operating Budget to the MBTA Board of Directors at their June meeting. The full report can be read here: mbtaadvisoryboard.org/agendas-minu...

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MBTA Advisory Board @tadvisoryboard.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Staff are in person at the @bostonchamber.com’s ongoing Transportation First series. Today’s topic is the state of Logan airport, operated by @massport.bsky.social

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MBTA Advisory Board @tadvisoryboard.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

The #MBTA Advisory Board is meeting to consider a report and recommendation of its Operating Budget Oversight Committee with respect to the T’s FY26 Operating Budget. Comparisons to SEPTA abide in this report.

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MBTA Advisory Board @tadvisoryboard.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

The #MBTA Advisory Board’s Operating Budget Oversight Committee is currently meeting. Cities and towns contribute $200 million towards T operations annually. This group scrutinizes T spending on behalf of the 178 cities and towns that receive T service.

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MBTA Advisory Board @tadvisoryboard.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. of Revere presented the MBTA Advisory Board's Capital Investment Plan Oversight Report for FY 2026-2030 to the MBTA Board of Directors at their meeting today. Read the full report here: mbtaadvisoryboard.org/wp-content/u...

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MBTA Advisory Board @tadvisoryboard.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

The #MBTA Advisory Board is currently meeting to review the MBTA’s proposed FY 26-30 Capital Investment Plan. Cities and towns have many questions about where the Authority’s limited infrastructure funding is programmed.

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MBTA Advisory Board @tadvisoryboard.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Staff are in person at today’s meeting of the #MBTA Board of Director’s Audit & Finance Committee. Today the Authority presents its draft FY26 Operating Budget.

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MBTA Advisory Board @tadvisoryboard.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Exec. Director Brian Kane testified before the Joint Comt on Transportation in support of House Bill H.53, urging them "to continue to lead on Chapter 90 to give cities and towns the funding necessary adequately operate and maintain the local road and bridge infrastructure that supports the MBTA.."

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MBTA Advisory Board @tadvisoryboard.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

#MBTA officials joined the Advisory Board's Capital Budget Oversight Committee this morning to present the Proposed FY26-30 CIP. Charged by state law, this process allows municipal officials to weigh in on the MBTA's vision for the future of the system, and the plans in place to build it.

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MBTA Advisory Board @tadvisoryboard.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Staff met with Rep. Steve Owens today to discuss T funding. Thank you for your service on the Transportation Committee, Rep.!

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MBTA Advisory Board @tadvisoryboard.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Staff are in person with @massgovernor.bsky.social and numerous local officials this morning in #Newton.

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MBTA Advisory Board @tadvisoryboard.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

The #MBTA Advisory Board’s Ferry Committee meets today. This committee gives local leaders from coastal communities the chance to question T officials and better understand this important mode of public transportation in the region.

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MBTA Advisory Board @tadvisoryboard.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

The Advisory Board is very excited to welcome its newest members, Fall River and New Bedford, to the service district! Happy South Coast Rail Week!

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MBTA Advisory Board @tadvisoryboard.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Staff are in person at today’s grand opening of the #MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line. #Taunton Mayor Shauna O’Connell is currently welcoming all to her city.

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MBTA Advisory Board @tadvisoryboard.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

The #MBTA Advisory Board’s Passenger/Regional Rail Committee is currently meeting with Keolis and MBTA leadership. Each month this committee, comprised of local leaders, scrutinizes the performance of the region’s passenger rail service.

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MBTA Advisory Board @tadvisoryboard.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

We are very grateful for all transit workers!!

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MBTA Advisory Board @tadvisoryboard.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

After many great visits to the 8th Norfolk last fall, today Advisory Board staff met with Vice Chair of the Joint Cmte on Transportation, Representative Ted Philips, to discuss transportation funding. Thanks, Vice Chair!

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MBTA Advisory Board @tadvisoryboard.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

The MBTA Advisory Board's Climate & Clean Energy committee is honored to be joined today by Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer to discuss equitable and resilient transportation systems, and the work of the Office of Climate Innovation and Resilience. Thank you, Chief Hoffer!

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MBTA Advisory Board @tadvisoryboard.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Staff met with Senator Brownsberger and Representative Garballey to discuss transportation funding today. Many thanks to the Rep., Sen., and their staff for hosting us!

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MBTA Advisory Board @tadvisoryboard.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

The #MBTA Advisory Board’s Rapid Transit and Bus committee is meeting to receive a briefing from T Operations on the structure of the Operations Division. Advisory Board communities are grateful to the Authority for its expanded transparency and openness.

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MBTA Advisory Board @tadvisoryboard.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Last week, the Advisory Board’s staff attended the Massachusetts Municipal Association’s annual conference, #Connect351, at the BCEC. A massive thank you to the MMA staff and conference organizers for all their hard work putting on this excellent event!

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MBTA Advisory Board @tadvisoryboard.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Executive Director Brian Kane joined fellow Transportation Funding Task Force members for @govmaurahealey.bsky.social Transportation & Infrastructure Funding announcement at Worcester’s Union Station.

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