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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.

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Codcast 101 - Salvucci takes new tack on West Station

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 congesti... Read more

10 Jun 2018

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Codcast 100 - Salvucci traces decline of T to Weld administration

Codcast 100 - Salvucci traces decline of T to Weld administration

Note: This podcast was originally broadcast on Commonwealth Magazine’s CodcastFred Salvucci, one of the state’s most inf... Read more

4 Jun 2018

31mins

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Podcast Episode 31 - Ride Sharing, Taxis, and Transit

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 Tyl... Read more

18 Oct 2016

1hr 10mins

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Podcast Episode 30.5 - Ride-Along with Jim Aloisi to WGBH's The Scrum

Podcast Episode 30.5 - Ride-Along with Jim Aloisi to WGBH's The Scrum

Buses berth at Sullivan Square in Somerville, MA  [Photo via Flickr]For this mini-episode of the podcast, we were joined... Read more

1 Aug 2016

28mins

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Podcast 30 - Kids on Transit with Lee Biernbaum

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 stu... Read more

12 Jul 2016

52mins

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Podcast 29 - Transit Advocacy with Rafael Mares from the Conservation Law Foundation

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 Communi... Read more

6 Jul 2016

45mins

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Podcast 28 - Commuter Rail Modernization & why the North South Rail Link matters

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 ... Read more

21 Jun 2016

58mins

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Podcast 27 - Transportation For Massachusetts (T4MA)

Podcast 27 - Transportation For Massachusetts (T4MA)

We're joined in the studio by Transportation For Massachusetts (T4MA) staff -- Josh Ostroff, Partnerships Director &... Read more

16 Jun 2016

1hr 3mins

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Podcast 26 - Security, Maintenance and A Plan for Overnight Bus Service

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 mi... Read more

31 Mar 2016

57mins

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Podcast 25 - Fare Increases, Transfers, Late Night and how to advocate for better transit

Podcast 25 - Fare Increases, Transfers, Late Night and how to advocate for better transit

"Trust your money to Charlie and save"The MBTA Control Board voted Monday to raise fares by 10 percent or more despite d... Read more

9 Mar 2016

1hr 2mins

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