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DePaola stepping down as MBTA GM, officials say

BOSTON – Frank DePaola, the general manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, will step down at the end of next month as he seeks to focus on his ongoing fight with cancer, state officials said Monday. "As some of you know, Frank has been battling cancer for months and

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Troubles with Green Line expansion start at cost

Written by Andy Metzger BOSTON — The cost set by the Green Line Extension contractor for the first three stations is more than double the amount state and federal transit officials recently estimated, calling into question the full price tag of the new trolley line and whether the state can afford

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MBTA turning to private companies to increase service

Written by Andy Metzger BOSTON — The MBTA plans to test the appetite among private bus companies to provide service on all of the express bus routes, the lesser-traveled routes in Boston and the suburbs and late night service.