Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Michelle McDowell’s organization
Jul 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Riders' Transportation Access Group Virtual Advisory Meeting
The meeting included updates from the Riders' Transportation Access Group regarding staff transitions and ongoing working groups focused on the Ride, blind and low vision accessibility, community outreach, and municipal coordination. The Systemwide Accessibility (SWA) report highlighted the MBTA's support during major summer events, the recent approval of a five-year contract for elevator and escalator maintenance with Schindler Elevator Corporation, ongoing accessibility upgrades on the Green Line's C branch, and the update of the 'Access in Motion' brochure.
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Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Safety, Health, And Environment Subcommittee Subcommittee Meeting
The meeting included a comprehensive update on the safety program, covering statistics regarding customer injuries across heavy rail, light rail, and bus services, as well as an analysis of collision rates, safety targets, and smoke or fire incidents. Additionally, the committee received an update on the Safety Management Inspection response, detailing the status of action items and open findings, alongside a discussion on developing data-driven processes for infrastructure maintenance planning.
Jun 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Bus Transformation Office Breakout Discussion
The discussion focused on the proposed updates for the MBTA bus network redesign in the Medford area. Key topics included evaluating different service packages (A, B, and C) to improve bus frequency and dependability, specifically regarding routes 67, 80, 94, 96, and 350. Participants discussed the potential impacts of route structure changes, the necessity of maintaining connections to the Red and Green lines, and trade-offs between frequency improvements and maintaining existing route paths like the 94. Concerns were raised regarding transit accessibility in neighborhoods like West Medford and Gilman Square, and the impact of proposed changes on commuting patterns.
Jun 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Mbta Board Of Directors Virtual Public Meeting
The meeting focused on proposed updates to the bus network redesign plan. Key topics included the goals of preserving front door access for vulnerable populations, maintaining service in areas that would otherwise see declines, and implementing minor route changes based on feedback and operational constraints. The discussion covered the current status of the project, including ridership gains, infrastructure improvements, and the timeline for finalizing and approving the proposed amendments by the end of the year.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
