MBTA, along with state and city officials have been very vigilant in the response to the nor'easter that spawned a winter snow storm of epic proportions. Here is a short list of things residents and travelers should be aware of in the wake of the storm.
The following information was provided by the General Manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority:
The website was down for a while, but as of 0958 hrs, it is back up and functional.
Greenbush 078 08:50 AM IB experiencing 20-25 min delays due to weather related problem, according to the MBTA General Manager via Twitter.
Transit/Route update: The Red, Orange, and Blue lines are all running good service at this time, according to an MBTA tweet.
Governor Patrick has asked all non-essential state workers to remain home as the travel conditions are very dangerous. However, Patrick reminds the public that he and his administration are ready to tackle the plowing and salting of the roads following the winter snow fall.
According to the National Weather Service, the state, especially in the central and metropolitan areas, can expect snowfall totals up to 24" in some parts.
One final point: According to the governor's office, MBTA will operate on a normal service schedule. However, the Mattapan Line is suspended due to inclement weather.
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011
The North Eastern Winter Snow Storm
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Added Jan 6, 2010, Under: News