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Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Deceased

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