As of May 29, three MBTA communities are noncompliant: Halifax, Marshfield and Middleton. What does the MBTA Communities Law do? It’s intended to boost affordable housing near public transportation.

The MBTA Communities Law requires members to have a multifamily overlay zone. Some communities have called it an unfunded mandate. 75% of MBTA communities are following the law.

As of May 29, three MBTA communities are noncompliant: Halifax, Marshfield and Middleton. What does the MBTA Communities Law do? It’s intended to boost affordable housing near public transportation.

The MBTA Communities Law requires members to have a multifamily overlay zone. Some communities have called it an unfunded mandate. 75% of MBTA communities are following the law.

The meeting will be hosted by MBTA General Manager Phil Eng and other representatives from the MBTA and Keolis, the company contracted to run commuter rail service. It’s set to begin at 5:30 p.m ...

The Massachusetts State Ethics Commission publicly accused a retired MBTA official of violating the state’s conflict of interest law in an Order to Show Cause on Tuesday. The commission alleges ...

He also wants to repeal the MBTA Communities Act, the controversial law Baker signed that requires cities and towns to zone for denser housing near transit stations. Shortsleeve’s campaign described ...

In January, legislators passed a law allowing the MBTA to use cameras to ticket people who park in the bus lanes. It's $25 to $125 dollars if it's in a lane, and $100 if it's at a stop.

The MBTA will close portions of its Green, Red and Orange subway lines, as well as the Commuter Rail’s Framingham/Worcester line, at different points in the coming weeks to accommodate a range ...

The MBTA spent $879 million on total payroll last year, 23% more than the $715 million spent in 2023, the data showed. Last year’s T payroll reflected about 8.5% of the total $10.26 billion the ...

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The MBTA Communities Act requires 177 towns and cities across Massachusetts to create at least one zoning district where multifamily housing is allowed by right.