In this episode of Spilling the T, we’re joined once again by MBTA General Manager Phil Eng, who shares exciting updates on the T’s journey toward improvement. Phil reflects on the successful completion of the Track Improvement Plan and outlines how 2025 will mark another year of significant progress. He also dives into the implications of Governor Healey’s transformative $8 billion commitment to transit over the next decade and what it means for riders and the MBTA’s future. Curious about the next big steps for the T? Tune in as Phil lays out his vision for the year ahead and beyond. If you’re curious about something at the MBTA, please reach out with questions, comments and show suggestions at [email protected]. Your feedback might end up in an episode of the show. Follow the MBTA on social media to keep up with news and updates about the system!

On this episode of Spilling the T, we speak with Sam Zhou, Assistant General Manager of Engineering and Capital at the MBTA. Sam brings over 30 years of project management experience to the T. With Sam’s practiced leadership, the MBTA has been able to leverage 26 service diversions over the past 14 months to accomplish the equivalent of 40 years worth of night and weekend system wide maintenance. Sam shares how the Track Improvement Plan team was able to accomplish this massive undertaking, and what his plan is for keeping the MBTA safe and speed restriction free in the future. If you’re curious about something at the MBTA, please reach out with questions, comments and show suggestions at [email protected]. Your feedback might end up in an episode of the show. Follow the MBTA on social media to keep up with news and updates about the system!

On this episode of Spilling the T, we speak with McKinley Theobald, Deputy Director of Emergency Management at MassDOT. McKinley shares her strategy for emergency management at MassDOT and the collaborative effort to help the MBTA keep people safe in emergency situations. McKinley also speaks about how weather can impact how MassDOT and MBTA resources are utilized during snow, ice, extreme cold or extreme heat. If you’re curious about something at the MBTA, please reach out with questions, comments and show suggestions at [email protected]. Your feedback might end up in an episode of the show. Follow the MBTA on social media to keep up with news and updates about the system!

On this episode of Spilling the T, we speak with Doug Connett, Chief of Infrastructure at the MBTA. Doug outlines his plans for bringing MBTA infrastructure into a state of good repair and keeping it there. His multi-step plan for future success includes a comprehensive overhaul of outdated systems and procedures that will allow the MBTA to make significant strides in increasing safety and reliability for riders, as well as increasing operational efficiency across the system. If you’re curious about something at the MBTA, please reach out with questions, comments and show suggestions at [email protected]. Your feedback might end up in an episode of the show. Follow the MBTA on social media to keep up with news and updates about the system!

On this episode of Spilling the T, we speak with Michael Muller, the Executive Director of Commuter Rail at the MBTA. Michael tells us how Commuter Rail service has been changing since the pandemic, shares the plan to increase Commuter Rail service frequency and electrify the service, and what the future holds for Commuter Rail as a whole. Join us as we take a deep dive into the Commuter Rail at the MBTA. If you’re curious about something at the MBTA, please reach out with questions, comments and show suggestions at [email protected]. Your feedback might end up in an episode of the show. Follow the MBTA on social media to keep up with news and updates about the system!

On this episode of Spilling the T, we speak with Joanne Daniels-Finegold, the named plaintiff in the landmark Joanne Daniels-Finegold, et al. v. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority case, a class action lawsuit that alleged that the MBTA had failed to make the system accessible for everyone. In 2006, the parties entered into the Daniels-Finegold Settlement Agreement, forever changing the face of accessibility at the T. Joanne shares the events of her transformation into transit advocate and how her life became inexorably entwined with the story of the T. If you’re curious about something at the MBTA, please reach out with questions, comments and show suggestions at [email protected]. Your feedback might end up in an episode of the show. Follow the MBTA on social media to keep up with news and updates about the system!

On this episode of Spilling the T, we speak with Stacy Thompson from LivableStreets Alliance about transit advocacy, transit oriented development, and how LivableStreets is trying to help shape the region into an affordable, connected and climate resilient community. If you’re curious about something at the MBTA, please reach out with questions, comments and show suggestions at [email protected]. Your feedback might end up in an episode of the show. Follow the MBTA on social media to keep up with news and updates about the system!

On this episode of Spilling the T, we speak with Jed Paul, a local TikTok creator known for his deadpan satire about riding the T. Jed tells the story of how he got into making transit focused content, shares a behind-the-scenes look at his creative process, and details his journey from TikTok personality to transit advocate with a preview of what comes next for him. If you’re curious about something at the MBTA, please reach out with questions, comments and show suggestions at [email protected]. Your feedback might end up in an episode of the show. Follow the MBTA on social media to keep up with news and updates about the system!

On this episode of Spilling the T, we speak with Dennis Varley, Chief of Stations at the MBTA. Dennis explains the decisions that led to the creation of his position and how he plans to make stations cleaner, brighter, newer, and, most importantly, safer for riders all across the system. If you’re curious about something at the MBTA, please reach out with questions, comments and show suggestions at [email protected]. Your feedback might end up in an episode of the show. Follow the MBTA on social media to keep up with news and updates about the system!

On this episode of Spilling the T, we speak with Justin Antos, the Sr. Director of Bus Transformation at the MBTA. Justin explains how bus fits into the transit landscape in greater Boston, and how the Bus Network Redesign project is improving and expanding the bus system across the region. Justin digs into the intricacies of how and why we’re changing bus service, and explains how rider and operator feedback were critical in developing a more robust, equitable system for all. If you’re curious about something at the MBTA, please reach out with questions, comments and show suggestions at [email protected], and your feedback might end up in an episode of the show. Follow the MBTA on social media to keep up with news and updates about the system!

On this episode, Chief Operating Officer Ryan Coholan joins us to discuss his unique approach to leading Operations at the MBTA. Ryan’s life has been steeped in transit for as long as he can remember. Ryan brings hands-on experience to his role as the COO of the MBTA, and his passion for transit inspires his dedication towards supporting and bettering the Authority. Come with us as we dive deep into Operations at the MBTA. If you’re curious about something at the MBTA, please reach out with questions, comments and show suggestions at [email protected]. Follow the MBTA on social media to keep up with news and updates about the system.