8 replies to this topic

[KevinKorell]

MBTA website:

 

 

Winter Storm Update - February 2, 2015

 

What to expect when winter weather hits.

 

A severe winter storm is forecast to hit parts of the MBTA’s service area Sunday night and through the day on Monday. Due to significant snowfall forecasts and the likelihood of high winds, the MBTA has put its winter weather plan into effect.

 

The timing and projected accumulation of Monday's snowfall will make it difficult for customers to maneuver their vehicles around MBTA parking lots, particularly in the afternoon and evening. Work crews will try very hard to keep the lots' travel lanes and exits clear, but heavy snow will accumulate in the immediate areas around vehicles occupying spaces. Predicted high winds will also lead to snowdrifts throughout the system. Customers are strongly encouraged to consider these factors if using MBTA parking lots on Monday. 

 

Customers are strongly advised to plan for extra travel time, dress appropriately, and to check for the most current service information before starting their commutes. Because RIDE service will be affected by road conditions, paratransit customers are urged to stay in contact with their specific service provider.

 

Service information can be found at the MBTA's winter resource hub: mbta.com/winter. Customers are also urged to check T-Alerts regularly for updates or to join our 95,000 followers on Twitter @MBTA. For Commuter Rail updates, we ask commuters to follow the MBTA Commuter Rail on Twitter @MBTA_CR.

 

Full service details for each mode are as follows:

 

Updated: 12:00 pm 2/1/2015

 

 

Subway

The Red, Blue, Orange, Green, Silver, and Mattapan Lines will operate regular weekday service. For up-to-the-minute service information, please check T-Alerts.

 

Commuter Rail

The Commuter Rail will operate regular weekday service. For up-to-the-minute service information, including all delays, please check T-Alerts.

 

[KevinKorell]

Sunday evening MBTA website update:

 

Winter Storm Update - February 2, 2015

 

What to expect when winter weather hits.

 

A severe winter storm is forecast to hit parts of the MBTA’s service area Sunday night and through the day on Monday. Due to significant snowfall forecasts and the likelihood of high winds, the MBTA has put its winter weather plan into effect.

 

The timing and projected accumulation of Monday's snowfall will make it difficult for customers to maneuver their vehicles around MBTA parking lots, particularly in the afternoon and evening. Work crews will try very hard to keep the lots' travel lanes and exits clear, but heavy snow will accumulate in the immediate areas around vehicles occupying spaces. Predicted high winds will also lead to snowdrifts throughout the system. Customers are strongly encouraged to consider these factors if using MBTA parking lots on Monday. The Commuter Rail parking garage at Beverly Station is currently full. Please plan your alternative parking arrangements accordingly. 

 

Due to severe weather, buses will replace Mattapan Trolley service between Ashmont and Mattapan stations from start to end of service on Monday, February 2, 2015. Because RIDE service will be affected by road conditions, paratransit customers are urged to stay in contact with their specific service provider.

 

Customers are strongly advised to plan for extra travel time, dress appropriately, and to check for the most current service information before starting their commutes. Service information can be found at the MBTA's winter resource hub: mbta.com/winter. Customers are also urged to check T-Alerts regularly for updates or to join our 95,000 followers on Twitter @MBTA. For Commuter Rail updates, we ask commuters to follow the MBTA Commuter Rail on Twitter @MBTA_CR.

 

Additionally, in order to enhance snow removal efforts, customers are prohibited from parking overnight at any MBTA station parking lots on Monday, February 2. Overnight parking in MBTA parking garages is permitted from 5 p.m. on February 1 until 5 a.m. on February 3 with the following daily rates:

• $4/day at Lynn Station
• $5/day at Salem and Wonderland Stations
• $6/day at Woodland Station
• $7/day at Alewife, Braintree, Quincy Adams, and Route 128 Stations

 

Full service details for each mode are as follows:

 

Updated: 8:00 pm 2/1/2015

 

 

Subway

 

The Red, Blue, Orange, Green, and Silver lines will operate regular weekday service.  Buses will replace Mattapan Trolley service between Ashmont and Mattapan stations from start to end of service on Monday, February 2, 2015.

 

For up-to-the-minute service information, please check T-Alerts.

 

 

Commuter Rail

 

The Commuter Rail will operate regular weekday service. For up-to-the-minute service information, including all delays, please check T-Alerts.

 

The Commuter Rail parking garage at Beverly Station is currently full. Please plan your alternative parking arrangements accordingly.

[KevinKorell]

So far on Monday morning as of 10 AM, little has changed and Boston continues to function.

 

 

Full service details for each mode are as follows:

Updated: 10 a.m., Feb 2, 2015

 

Subway

 

The Red, Blue, Orange, Green, and Silver lines will operate regular weekday service. Buses will replace Mattapan Trolley service between Ashmont and Mattapan stations from start to end of service on Monday, February 2, 2015.

 

For up-to-the-minute service information, please check T-Alerts.

 

Commuter Rail

 

The Commuter Rail will operate regular weekday service. For up-to-the-minute service information, including all delays, please check T-Alerts.

 

The Commuter Rail parking garage at Beverly Station is currently full. Please plan your alternative parking arrangements accordingly.

[KevinKorell]

Latest update from MBTA website:

 

 

Winter Storm Update - February 2-3, 2015

 

What to expect when winter weather hits.

Following the snowiest seven day period in Boston history, please expect impacts to service on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, on all subway and Commuter Rail Lines. Decades-old equipment may experience more frequent mechanical issues. Switches and signals may also be adversely affected by frigid temperatures.

Buses will continue to replace Mattapan Trolley service between Ashmont and Mattapan stations from start to end of service on Tuesday, February 3, 2015. Because RIDE service will be affected by road conditions, paratransit customers are urged to stay in contact with their specific service provider.

Please expect longer wait times, plan for extra travel time, and dress appropriately. We encourage customers to check for the most current service information before starting their commutes. Service information can be found at the MBTA's winter resource hub: mbta.com/winter. Customers are also urged to check T-Alerts regularly for updates or to join our 95,000 followers on Twitter @MBTA. For Commuter Rail updates, we ask commuters to follow the MBTA Commuter Rail on Twitter @MBTA_CR.

The levels of accumulated snowfall will make it difficult for customers to maneuver their vehicles around MBTA parking lots, particularly in the afternoon and evening. Work crews will try very hard to keep the lots' travel lanes and exits clear, but heavy snow will accumulate in the immediate areas around vehicles occupying spaces. Customers are strongly encouraged to consider these factors if using MBTA parking lots on Tuesday. The Commuter Rail parking garage at Beverly Station is currently full. Please plan your alternative parking arrangements accordingly.

 

Additionally, in order to enhance snow removal efforts, customers are prohibited from parking overnight at any MBTA station parking lots on Monday, February 2. Overnight parking in MBTA parking garages is permitted from 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 1 until 5 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3 with the following daily rates:
• $4/day at Lynn Station
• $5/day at Salem and Wonderland Stations
• $6/day at Woodland Station
• $7/day at Alewife, Braintree, Quincy Adams, and Route 128 Stations

 

We thank our loyal customers for their patience and understanding

 

Updated: 11 a.m., Feb 3, 2015

 

Subway

 

The Red, Blue, Orange, Green, and Silver lines will operate regular weekday service. Buses will replace Mattapan Trolley service between Ashmont and Mattapan stations from start to end of service on Tuesday, February 3, 2015.

 

For up-to-the-minute service information, please check T-Alerts.

 

Commuter Rail

 

The Commuter Rail will operate regular weekday service. For up-to-the-minute service information, including all delays, please check T-Alerts.

 

The Commuter Rail parking garage at Beverly Station is currently full. Please plan your alternative parking arrangements accordingly.

[KevinKorell]

Boston, MA Herald, 2/3/15:

MBTA warns passengers: Brace yourself for delays!

 

The MBTA has a message for passengers today: Brace yourselves for more delays and long wait times.

 

“Following the snowiest seven day period in Boston history, please expect impacts to service on Tuesday … on all subway and Commuter Rail Lines,” T spokesman Joe Pesaturo said in a statement last night. “Decades-old equipment may experience more frequent mechanical issues. Switches and signals may also be adversely affected by frigid temperatures.”

 

Article

[KevinKorell]

Boston, MA Herald, 2/3/15:

 

Baker blasts this morning's "unacceptable" MBTA mess

 

Gov. Charlie Baker today called the rash of morning delays on the MBTA “unacceptable” and asked riders to be patient and plan ahead as the system grapples with bone-chilling temps and mounting snow.

 

“We will continue to work closely with Secretary (Stephanie) Pollack and General Manager Beverly Scott to monitor the T, especially the Red Line, during today’s frigid temperatures and snow cleanup efforts,” Baker said, adding that he plans to meet with Scott “soon to discuss ways to improve service and better serve our communities that rely on the T to get to and from work.”

 

Story

[CNJRoss]

WBUR (NPR) Boston, 2/3:
 

Big MBTA Woes For Weather-Weary Commuters

 

By WBUR Newsroom February 3, 2015 Updated February 3, 7:25 pm

 

Riders wait for the Green Line along Commonwealth Avenue in Boston Tuesday. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

 

BOSTON — The MBTA struggled mightily Tuesday, following a record-breaking week of snowfall and persistent cold temperatures.

 

All T subway lines experienced severe delays during both commutes. In the morning, shuttle buses had to replace some Green Line trolleys and the T said in a statement: “Due to a shortage of fully functioning subway cars, customers are asked to consider an alternative to the Red Line today.”

The head of the T went further.

 

“Quite candidly, if you don’t wind up having to use the service [Tuesday], that probably is a plus,” MBTA GM Beverly Scott said Tuesday morning. “I’m just going to be candid. I’ve never said that in my life, but I don’t want to wind up misleading anyone.”

 

There were also significant delays on several commuter rail lines.

 

Continue here.

[KevinKorell]

 

 

Orange Line: Current

 

 

Buses replacing Orange Line service between Oak Grove and Sullivan Stations on February 7 from start to end of service.

 

Due to snow removal operations and to allow MBTA crews to perform track maintenance in anticipation of expected snowfall, buses will replace Orange Line trains between Oak Grove and Wellington Stations in both directions from start to end of service on Saturday, February 7, 2015.

Please be advised that these pieces of equipment are powered by jet engines, which produce elevated levels of noise. The MBTA apologizes for any disturbance or inconvenience caused by this work that is necessary to make subway service more reliable.


Shuttling the following stops:
Oak Grove
Malden Center
Wellington
Assembly
Sullivan

Last Updated: 2/6/2015 2:07:27 PM

 

 

 

Mattapan Trolley: Current

 

 

Buses replacing Mattapan Trolley service between Ashmont and Mattapan Stations on Saturday, February 7, from start to end of service due to severe weather.

 

Due to severe weather, buses will replace Mattapan Trolley train service between Ashmont and Mattapan Stations in both directions from start to end of service on Saturday, February 7. All shuttle bus stops are accessible for persons with disabilities.

Shuttling the following stops:
Ashmont
Cedar Grove
Butler
Milton
Central Ave.
Valley Road
Capen Street
Mattapan

Last Updated: 2/7/2015 12:05:07 PM

 

 

 

Red Line: Current

 

 

Branches Affected: Ashmont
Buses replacing Red Line service between JFK/UMass and Ashmont Stations on February 7 from start to end of service.

 

Due to snow removal operations and to allow MBTA crews to perform track maintenance in anticipation of expected snowfall, buses will replace Red Line trains between JFK/UMass and Ashmont Stations in both directions from start to end of service on Saturday, February 7, 2015.

Please be advised that these pieces of equipment are powered by jet engines, which produce elevated levels of noise. The MBTA apologizes for any disturbance or inconvenience caused by this work that is necessary to make subway service more reliable.


Shuttling the following stops:
JFK/Umass
Savin Hill
Fields Corner
Shawmut
Ashmont

Last Updated: 2/6/2015 2:07:15 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red Line: Upcoming

 

Branches Affected: Braintree
Sunday: Buses replacing Red Line service between JFK/UMass and Braintree Stations on February 8 from start to end of service.

 

Due to snow removal operations and to allow MBTA crews to perform track maintenance in anticipation of expected snowfall, buses will replace Red Line trains between JFK/UMass and Braintree Stations in both directions from start to end of service on Sunday, February 8, 2015.

Please be advised that these pieces of equipment are powered by jet engines, which produce elevated levels of noise. The MBTA apologizes for any disturbance or inconvenience caused by this work that is necessary to make subway service more reliable.


Shuttling the following stops:
JFK/Umass
North Quincy
Wollaston
Quincy Center
Quincy Adams
Braintree

Last Updated: 2/6/2015 2:07:02 PM

[KevinKorell]

Boston, MA Herald, 2/8/15:

MBTA scrambling as GM says delays ‘not acceptable’

 

MBTA General Manager Beverly Scott said yesterday that the massive delays and gaps in service in the wake of a series of snowstorms are “not acceptable,” and employees are scrambling to get services back on track.

Story