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Transitmatters
The TransitMatters is your source for transportation news and analysis in Boston. We promote the use and growth of public transit, walking, cycling, skating and other sustainable modes.
Recent Episodes
35 episodes
Codcast 101: Salvucci takes new tack on West Station
Transportation guru Fred Salvucci said on the Codcast that the proposed West Station is needed now to deal with congestion in Kenmore Square and the S...
Codcast 100: Salvucci traces decline of T to Weld administration
Note: This podcast was originally broadcast on Commonwealth Magazine’s Codcast
Fred Salvucci, one of the state’s most influential transportation...
Podcast Episode 31 - Ride Sharing, Taxis, and Transit
The TransitMatters Podcast returns from break with a discussion on Lyft and ride sharing services with special guest Tyler George, General Manager of...
Podcast Episode 30.5 - Ride-Along with Jim Aloisi to WGBH's The Scrum
For this mini-episode of the podcast, we were joined by former Massachusetts Transport Secretary and TransitMatters Board Member Jim Aloisi. We both t...
Podcast 30 - Kids on Transit with Lee Biernbaum
[Lede Photo: Kids on transit is a tale as old as...transit — Shirley Temple Rides the 'L' via Flickr]
We're joined in studio by Lee Biernbaum, a...
Podcast 29 - Transit Advocacy with Rafael Mares from the Conservation Law Foundation
We're joined in studio by prominent Boston transit advocate Rafael Mares, Vice President and Director of Healthy Communities and Environmental Justice...
Podcast 28 - Commuter Rail Modernization & why the North South Rail Link matters
We're joined in studio by Brad Bellows in this conversation to talk about the state of Commuter Rail and what the North South Rail Link can do for our...
Podcast 27 - Transportation For Massachusetts (T4MA)
We're joined in the studio by Transportation For Massachusetts (T4MA) staff -- Josh Ostroff, Partnerships Director & Charlie Ticotsky, Policy Director...
Podcast 26 - Security, Maintenance and A Plan for Overnight Bus Service
Many things led to the end of the most recent attempt to extend MBTA service late into the night, and the latest MBTA mitigation proposals don't reall...
Podcast 25 - Fare Increases, Transfers, Late Night and how to advocate for better transit
The MBTA Control Board voted Monday to raise fares by 10 percent or more
despite disruptive protests by community advocates.
Podcast 24 - Rich Davey, Former MBTA GM & Secretary of Transportation
Former MBTA General Manager and MassDOT Secretary, Rich Davey joins us to reflect on his experience and share insight into the current challenges and...
Podcast 23 - Alon Levy, Pedestrian Observations
We sat down with urban transit student and author of the popular Pedestrian Observations blog, Alon Levy, well known among advocates for his knowledge...
Podcast 22 - MBTA Raising Fares Again, Overtime Lies, Challenges and Opportunities
The MBTA fare increase proposals (presentation, summary) are unnecessary and not even helpful in closing the budget gap. This is the latest example to...
Podcast 21b - Young Professionals Study & the Governor's Performance with Rich Parr
Our resident polling expert, Rich Parr joins us from the MassINC Polling Group to let us know what people think about Governor Baker and his handling...
Podcast 21a - Young Professionals Study & the Governor's Performance with Rich Parr
Our resident polling expert, Rich Parr joins us from the MassINC Polling Group to let us know what people think about Governor Baker and his handling...
Podcast 20 - Advocacy Updates: Fares, Late Night Service, Commuter Rail, GLX and Service Planning to make the MBTA network more effective
This show is focused on MBTA advocacy, with the full crew sharing our
thoughts on some of the things in the media lately, and which we've been...
Transit Funding Panel sponsored by Budget For All MA
On October 24, 2015, Budget For All hosted a discussion on the state of
transit in Eastern Massachusetts and strategies to achieve increased s...
Podcast 18 - Transit Operations & Public-Private Partnerships with John Attanucci
We sit down with longtime transit consultant John Attanucci at the MIT
Transit Lab to discuss some of the deficiencies in our transit network...
Podcast 17 - Commuter Rail: filling the gaps in local and regional transit
We turn our attention to the MBTA Commuter Rail network and how it must be
be part of the solution to many of our local and regional transport...
Podcast 16 - Former MassDOT Secretary James Aloisi on the state of transit in Boston
Former MassDOT Secretary James Aloisi joins us to share his thoughts on the MBTA fiscal and management control board - how focusing on the bottom line...
Podcast 15 - Amateur Planner on BRT, the MBTA report, Allston ...
Ari Ofsevit, transit operations professional and the Amateur Planner, joins
us once again to discuss how Governor Baker's MBTA Commission Repo...
Podcast 13 - moving a vision for Boston's future transportation network
How will we get around in 15 years? What could our transit system and other
public spaces look like if we develop goals and focus on achieving...
Podcast 12 - MBTA Panel Report
We debate the recent MBTA report (PDF | Globe) commissioned by Governor Baker. Is it accurate? Are it's recommendations sound? What will happen now? W...
Podcast 11b - Should MBTA Riders Receive Refunds?
After a historic month of MBTA service delays and suspensions, many riders, politicians and media figures are asking the T to refund money to February...
Podcast 11 - Transit Polling with Rich Parr of MassINC
MassINC Polling Research Director Rich Parr shares his recent work and
perspectives on what people think about the transportation dilemma in <...
Podcast 10 - Fixing the T: immediate and medium-term solutions
The collapse of Boston's long-neglected transit system has dominated the
news this week along with calls for more MBTA funding, but no action...
Podcast 09 - Snow Cripples MBTA, Governor Baker Presents Statewide Budget Cuts
It's been a terrible few weeks for the chronically neglected MBTA as record
snowfall and epic traffic congestion stalled buses and trains thro...
Podcast 08 - Boston 2024 Olympics Bid: Challenges & Opportunities
Boston has been selected by the US Olympic Committee as the country's contender for the 2024 Olympic games. What does this mean for the city and all o...
Podcast 07b - Transit News
Part two of a marathon episode: featuring a roundup of the latest Boston transit news and analysis. There's no shortage of controversial happenings:
Podcast 07a - StreetTalks on livable streets, effective transportation and smart planning
The LivableStreets Alliance recently hosted an event featuring ten speakers on various transportation and urban design topics. Episode 7a is our recap...
Podcast 06 - Dealing with Overcrowding | Guest: Amateur Planner
We are joined by the Amateur Planner to talk about transit challenges such as crowded trains and buses, planning and managing bus routes, taxis, parki...
Podcast 05 - Post-Election Roundup | Guest: Walking Bostonian
The panel is back for a post-election show crush-loaded with over an hour of the latest transportation news and analysis, this time joined by the Walk...
Podcast 04 - MBTA Present & Future: transit challenges and opportunities.
Discussing the state of transit in Boston are Marc Ebuna, Jeremy Mendelson and Josh Fairchild. In this wide ranging conversation, sure to be the first...
Podcast 02 - Urban truck & bus safety, too much free parking
Transportation researcher Alex Epstein shares his latest work improving
safety around trucks and buses. We focus on education/training, visibi...
Podcast 01 - Green Line updates; Bridj luxury bus service
Transit Matters co-editor Marc Ebuna joins me for this special inaugural
episode focusing on the Green Line. Following a recent public meeting...