Governor Healey, Lieutenant Governor Driscoll, Secretary Tibbits-Nutt and GM Eng Celebrate Slow Zone-Free Orange Line

Press Release

“General Manager Eng and his team came in with a promise to remove speed restrictions this year – and they are delivering. For the first time in 15 years, the Orange Line is completely free of slow zones, resulting in faster, more reliable service for tens of thousands of riders. And they’re on track to lift all remaining slow zones across the system in the coming weeks. This work gives riders back time in their day to spend with friends and family, be less rushed at breakfast or dinner, or take the dog for another walk before it gets dark at 4:30 pm. It’s also good for our economy, making sure people can get to work on time and delivering on our promise to have a world class public transportation system. I’m grateful for the MBTA workers who made this possible and for the patience of riders who share our desire for safer, more reliable T service.”

Source