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That screen is supposed to show next stop information (paired with the "Connections" screen on the right), so something's not working right here.
 
ritchiew said:
It took a long time after GLX for the T to update maps around the system. I don't see a lot of outdated maps anymore, so it was interesting to see this one. I would have thought part of the benefit of using a digital display is that it's easy to update, but I guess not.

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If you haven’t already, I highly recommend submitting to the MBTA Customer Support form, with as many details as you can remember: https://www.mbta.com/customer-support

Can’t remember if I’ve said this before, but based on my own experience, it’s always easier to get bug fixes prioritized if you can point to customer complaints. (The bane of the product manager’s existence is a bug they know is out there but can’t prove to the engineering team.)
 
Riverside said:
If you haven’t already, I highly recommend submitting to the MBTA Customer Support form, with as many details as you can remember: https://www.mbta.com/customer-support

Can’t remember if I’ve said this before, but based on my own experience, it’s always easier to get bug fixes prioritized if you can point to customer complaints. (The bane of the product manager’s existence is a bug they know is out there but can’t prove to the engineering team.)
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Thanks for the reminder! However....

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Ok, I submitted the feedback. And I also submitted the feedback that the feedback submission is broken.

I might even submit one more bit of feedback, if I dare. On the topic of updating system maps, the big exception is the Commuter Rail maps. The ones posted in stations are almost exclusively out of date, from what I've seen. It was bad enough when they weren't updated after GLX. Now it's nine months after SCR opened and they're still not showing the complete Commuter Rail network.
 
ritchiew said:
Ok, I submitted the feedback. And I also submitted the feedback that the feedback submission is broken.

I might even submit one more bit of feedback, if I dare. On the topic of updating system maps, the big exception is the Commuter Rail maps. The ones posted in stations are almost exclusively out of date, from what I've seen. It was bad enough when they weren't updated after GLX. Now it's nine months after SCR opened and they're still not showing the complete Commuter Rail network.
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The ones from the southwest corridor are from the 80s!
 
cubbe8 said:
The ones from the southwest corridor are from the 80s!
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Any that still mark the Green Line to Arborway as "Temporarily Closed." I feel like I've seen one of those at Forest Hills in the fairly recent past.
 
We should get some guys together and put up some new ones at Hynes, Forest Hills, etc. I can borrow hard hats and vests from work.
 
www.boston25news.com

Unlicensed driver takes wrong turn, lands Corvette on MBTA tracks

A 20-year-old man is set to face criminal charges after he allegedly drove a Corvette onto the MBTA tracks.
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According to Transit Police, officers were called to the Beacon Street and Marion Street area in Brookline at approximately 4:55 p.m. The driver told officers he was unfamiliar with the neighborhood and had simply taken a wrong turn.
During the stop, police determined the vehicle had no registration or insurance, and the driver himself did not possess a valid license. The car — a high-performance 2024 Corvette Stingray — was subsequently removed from the scene by an MBTA-contracted wrecker.
Transit Police say criminal charges will be pursued and there are no injuries to report.
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WestMedford said:
I don’t know where to put this or if it has already been posted. I just rode an Orange Line train decked out for the holidays. I failed to take a photo inside the car but they had red and green lights taped on the ceiling too.View attachment 69400
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I rode this last night to/from North Station fpr the Bruins game. Love seeing Phil Eng (I presume that's him) in a Santa hat on the side. Definitely something that the T should be lauded for. It's fun and festive.
 
Eng was on the lead car. I was so surprised by the decor I wasn’t camera ready to snap his car.
 
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Downed wires cause problems for Amtrak, Commuter Rail service

Wires are blocking the tracks, Amtrak said on Monday afternoon.
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All Amtrak service in and out of Boston was forced to stop because of downed overhead wires blocking the tracks, Amtrak announced. As of 3 p.m., the estimated time for restoration work was 90-120 minutes.
Additionally, the MBTA Commuter Rail announced that downed catenary wires forced the inbound Providence/Stoughton Line trains to bypass Hyde Park, Ruggles, and Back Bay. Passengers who need to access Ruggles or Back Bay were told to use the Orange Line and those who need Hyde Park were advised to use MBTA Bus 32.
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This came out last month, but MassInc Policy Center working with TransitMatters came out with this report on Commuter Rail fares.

Their position is the T should implement steep discounts (like, 50%) for off-peak and reverse commutes. Other systems do this around the world, and there is currently massive unused capacity on those MBTA trains. They point to the $10 weekend pass as an example of cheaper fares encouraging a lot more riders outside normal commuting patterns.

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Harnessing the Full Potential of Regional Rail with Variable Pricing and Equitable Fare Policies - MassINC

This analysis outlines a practical path to increasing ridership and expanding access on the commuter rail through variable pricing and more equitable fare structures. The report shows how Massachusetts can make measurable progress toward Regional Rail by leveraging existing system capacity to...
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