Phil Eng

Built World

Overseeing accelerated maintenance program; also serving as interim state transportation secretary

The Green Line's central tunnel closes again November 7 for nine days, with more shutdowns set for late October and December the T is using to replace its century-old signal system. Crews have installed 56 of 72 planned miles of cable and will route the last 16 during the closure, then start testing the new signals.

Updated 5 days ago

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Subpoenaed by the Boston City Council on Oct. 21, 2026, over his absence from a Blue Hill Avenue community meeting

Boston's $163 million plan to rebuild Blue Hill Avenue still has its center-running bus lanes, but the argument has moved from parking to politics. The City Council subpoenaed MBTA General Manager Phil Eng on Oct. 21 after he skipped a hearing on the project.

Updated Nov 2

Rule Changes

Leading the agency's camera enforcement rollout

MBTA cameras began recording cars that block bus lanes and stops on the SL4 and SL5 routes on Oct. 1. The agency is mailing educational notices, not fines, during a three-month public education period.

Updated Oct 20

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Leads the MBTA and serves as interim transportation secretary

Orange Line trains can now hit 55 mph between Assembly and North Station, matching the speed already allowed between Assembly and Oak Grove. The limit was 40 mph as recently as 2025.

Updated Oct 18

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Leads the T and state transportation

Four years after a federal investigation found a 'lax safety culture' at the MBTA, the Federal Transit Administration has closed its directive to the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities and returned daily safety monitoring to the state. The FTA's Sept. 11 letter found the state agency now meets federal standards, though seven directives the FTA issued to the MBTA itself remain open under state supervision.

Updated Sep 22