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located in Boston

Because getting there is half the battle... "I’m continually fascinated with, and astounded at the horrific state of public transit in the U.S. More specifically, Boston, and this blog is more or less my means to examine the issues that are so often overlooked by the local media who are usually too afraid of annoying The Powers That Be to actually cover what is occurring in plain sight."

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posted on
March 20th, 2009
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More historical MBTA photos

The long-demolished extra headhouses at Boylston.
Abandoned subway portal. The abandoned Church of All Nations sits upon this site now. The T plans to demolish the building, dig a new tunnel ...

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posted on
March 20th, 2009
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Switchback
based in
Boston

Public Garden entrance to Arlington station

I’ve been looking for a photo of this for a long time. You can see it at the top of this photo taken in 1956. The recently rebuilt staircase is to the left of the frame.
Today it’ ...

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posted on
March 15th, 2009
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Switchback
based in
Boston

Sign o’ the times at Brookline Hills

Unlike the Orange, Red and Blue lines, Green riders must get their information from informative pieces of paper taped in random locations as oppose to incessant, blaring audio announcements created ...

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posted on
March 2nd, 2009
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Switchback
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Boston

What? Another Silver Bus Line tunnel?

I’ve missed out on commenting about a lot of things. I suck. I know this. Transportation agency mergers, the progress of Green Line station construction, etc. I barely have time to keep my li ...

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posted on
January 28th, 2009
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Switchback
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Boston

Bike lane? Bike lane? Ha! The Seaport belongs to cars!

South Boston Waterfront. The Seaport. Whatever you call it, the area is shaping up to be sterile and uninviting place.
Into the path of the pedestrian the uninspired buildings throw up blank ...

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