Press Coverage
The city celebrated the completion of seven different art installations at public-transit stations throughout Lynn for the Art on the Move project at Frederick Douglass Park on Wednesday morning.
Average speeds on the Red Line have fallen over the last month, following a brief recovery in July: now about 12.8 miles per hour in August, compared to 18.7 in January 2020, according to data from advocacy group TransitMatters.
And riders say they can feel it.
Daniel Kool | The Boston Globe
Instrumental in the securing of these funds was transportation advocate group Transit Matters, which has drawn attention to the connector’s necessity through a series of initiatives including events, campaigns and published think pieces.
Layla Kennington | Cambridge Day
“Who in the Baker administration knew about this issue and why was it not addressed earlier? I think that’s the biggest issue,” [Jarred Johnson] told Boston 25 News.
Rebecca Turco, Chris Lisinski, and Julianne Lima | Boston 25 News
Electric, regional rail would be “an absolute game changer,” says a rail expert, but even 2020 cost estimates top $40 billion.
Dan Zukowski | Smart Cities Dive
TransitMatters Executive Director Jarred Johnson tore into the MBTA Board of Directors, saying it was failing riders with the ‘hands-off approach’ taken during a time of crisis for the agency.
Gayla Cawley | The Boston Herald
While conditions have improved on the Orange Line, Red Line riders have seen mounting delays in recent months.
Abby Patkin | Boston.com
On October 14, 2022, TransitMatters Executive Director Jarred Johnson testified with Mayor Wu at the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs’ Subcommittee on Economic Policy hearing.
If the Orange Line feels slower to you than before the shutdown, you’re not imagining it.
Taylor Dolven | The Boston Globe
One advocacy group says investing in electrifying the commuter rail could mean a faster, more reliable ride and a cleaner environment
Jeff Saperstone | NBC Boston
"Really disappointing to see what's been going on with the T," said TransitMatters Executive Director Jarred Johnson. He says the T is safe and has the potential to be reliable, but needs investment to do so.
Kristina Rex | CBS News Boston
By shifting from a commuter-focused model to a "regional rail" model, the MBTA's Greenbush, Kingston/Plymouth and Middleborough/Lakeville lines could run trains every 30 minutes, shave 15 minutes off trips into Boston and make public transit a more realistic option for many, a new report suggests.
Colin A. Young | GBH
TransitMatters called for the MBTA to stay open during protests, and to stop using its buses to transport police around them for security.
CBS News Boston
Jarred Johnson, chief operating officer of the Transit Matters group, said the federal funding will help the MBTA maintain existing service levels safely.
Chris Lisinski | Telegram & Gazette
After today's vote, TransitMatters, the transit advocacy group that has been advocating for frequent, all-day electrified rail service since publishing its "Regional Rail for Metropolitan Boston" report in 2018, issued a press release to applaud the board's decision.
Christian MilNeil | StreetsBlogMASS
Quicker train ‘turns’ would eliminate need for more tracks
Bruce Mohl | Commonwealth Magazine
To mitigate the impact of the construction, the report proposes immediate changes that Jarred Johnson, chief operating officer of TransitMatters, called a “regional rail lite.”
Cyrus Moulton | Telegram & Gazette
The nonprofit advocacy group TransitMatters, which pitched the concept of a “NightBus” in 2016 and has rallied support for the idea, cheered the news on Monday.
Spencer Buell | Boston Magazine
The state Senate is backing activists’ efforts to electrify the MBTA’s commuter rail system.
Adam Vaccaro | The Boston Globe
The Fairmount Line is primed to be on the front end of a major commuter rail improvement, according to a new, in-depth report that advocates for an improved “regional rail” network.
Jennifer Smith | Dorchester Reporter
A new report recommends that the state move away from the rush-hour and diesel engine Commuter Rail system and embrace more frequent electric trains on the aging system.
Mike Deehan | GBH
Agency was accused of rebuilding station in worst possible way
Bruce Mohl | CommonWealth Magazine
The proposal could Boston’s next and best attempt at 24-hour service.
Spencer Buell | Boston Magazine
TransitMatters, which lobbies for improved public transportation, is backing an estimated $3.5 million plan to run overnight buses every 75 minutes.
Nicole Dungca | The Boston Globe