Items Tagged with "Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority"

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority enters into new renewable energy contracts

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced on Jan. 4 that it has entered into two new 100% renewable energy contracts with BP Energy Company to reduce its carbon footprint and save more than $3 million per year.Finalized in October 2020, these contracts make the MBTA the largest tra Read More...

Massachusetts Transit Adds Battery Electric Trains

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Board of Directors approved a $54 million plan to bring battery-electric train service to the Fairmount Commuter Rail Line.The addition of the new electric trains will result in lower emissions in surrounding communities. The Fairmount Commuter R Read More...