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The MBTA ferry system is a public boat service providing water transportation in Boston Harbor. It is operated by Hornblower Cruises (branded as City Cruises) under contract to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). In 2023, the system had a ridership of 1,260,000, or about 6,400 per weekday as of the third quarter of 2024.
Quincy Bus Maintenance Facility North of Quincy Adams: Will replace Quincy Garage. Expected completion in 2027. [6] Wamsutta Layover North of New Bedford: Under construction as part of South Coast Rail, expected to open in 2025 Weaver's Cove Layover North of Fall River: Under construction as part of South Coast Rail, expected to open in 2025 ...
Customers parking in MBTA-owned and operated lots with existing cash "honor boxes" can pay for parking online or via phone while in their cars or once they board a train, bus, or commuter boat. [ 79 ] [ 80 ] As of February 2014 [update] , the MBTA switched from ParkMobile to PayByPhone as its provider for mobile parking payments by smartphone ...
The MBTA was formed in 1964 to subsidize suburban commuter rail service operated by the Boston and Maine Railroad, New York Central Railroad, and New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad. Subsidies began in stages from 1965 to 1973; a number of stations closed in 1965–1967 before service to them was subsidized, of which 26 have not reopened.
Denotes links to MBTA commuter rail, bus, and ferry routes, as well as other transit providers City/neighborhood Identifies the municipality (and in Boston, the neighborhood) in which the station is located Station info A link to the station's information page on the MBTA website ‡ Official transfer stations † Terminals †‡
Penn Central became Conrail on April 1, 1976; the MBTA purchased most of their commuter rolling stock at that time. [30] After delays due to the B&M bankruptcy, the MBTA purchased the B&M commuter equipment, maintenance facility, and 250 miles (400 km) of right of way on December 27, 1976. This included all lines with passenger service, as well ...
The MBTA Boat system comprises several ferry routes on Boston Harbor. One of these is an inner harbor service, linking the downtown waterfront with Boston Navy Yard in Charlestown. The other routes are commuter routes, linking downtown to Hingham, Hull and Quincy. Some commuter services connect via Logan International Airport.
It supports services operated by Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, including MBTA Commuter Rail, MBTA subways and streetcars, bus rapid transit, and MBTA Boat. Colors and icons are from the MBTA brand guidelines.