How much would it cost to fix the MBTA?

The overall pricetag for the Circle Line would likely be in the range of $14.5B - $18.7B. This was determined by using an average cost per mile range of $850M - $1.1B. Everyone in Massachusetts would need to do their part and pay a portion of the cost.



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Lack of Funding: The MBTA relies heavily on state funding to operate, but funding has been inconsistent over the years. This has made it difficult for the MBTA to keep up with the maintenance and upgrades needed to keep the system running smoothly. Labor Costs: The cost of labor is a significant expense for the MBTA.

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The MBTA's General Manager Phil Eng says problems with the new Green Line Extension are more extensive than first thought. The tracks' prefabricated ties were built with the rail gauge too narrow and will have to be repaired. According to Eng, the problem was identified as far back as April 2021.

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This shutdown will allow crews to replace rail, ties, and ballast to improve reliability and reduce maintenance needs. Without the shutdown, the T said that work would have taken six months to complete.

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The MBTA is a public entity owned and operated by the state. to file a lawsuit against the MBTA, you must file a letter of presentment within 2 years of the accident and your injuries per Mass.

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The Tremont Street subway, the first passenger subway in North America, was opened in stages in 1897 and 1898, with underground stations at Boylston, Park Street, Scollay Square, Adams Square, and Haymarket.

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The MBTA's finances have been in trouble for many years. In 2004 the MBTA Advisory Board budget report warned that the “threat to the operating budget and to the long-term fiscal solvency of the Authority is the tremendous debt load that the MBTA currently bears.

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A major loss of fare revenue has caused the MBTA to become over-reliant on federal funds. Ridership has not returned to pre-pandemic levels (see figure 2). In 2020, ridership ground to a near-complete halt.

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Employees can use their MBTA badge to ride the T for free. That includes all modes: subway, bus, Commuter Rail, ferry, and paratransit (The RIDE).

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A new independent report commissioned by the MBTA found that insufficiently trained track staff and a lack of clear roles around maintenance contributed to a massive backlog of repairs that culminated in the end-to-end speed restrictions that affected the entire subway system in March.

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Massport Shuttle is always free, and the Silver Line is free from Logan Airport. You'll need to buy a ticket or pass to make a connection to the bus, train, or ferry.

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4? Subway Tour | Porter MBTA Station (Red Line) | Deepest T station - YouTube. A quick look at Porter station, the deepest MBTA station in the T system at 105 feet (32m).

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These are the busiest T stops
  • Harvard Square's station sees an average of 23,199 travelers enter on weekdays.
  • An average of 23,478 passengers enter the Downtown Crossing station daily from Monday through Friday.
  • The busiest T stop, South Station, receieves a daily average of 25,037 riders on a typical weekday.


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Today, the MBTA is one of the largest public transit systems in the country, serving nearly 200 cities and towns and over 1 million daily riders on the subway, bus, ferry, and commuter rail.

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At most MBTA subway stops, you'll use your CharlieCard or CharlieTicket at a fare gate to access the train platform. At street-level stops on the Green Line and Mattapan Trolley, you'll pay your fare at the onboard fare box. Did you know? The T has both trains and trolleys.

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