Boston Transportation Tips by Paul2001

'Mode': AROUND
Category: Subway/Metro
Getting TO/AROUND: It is claimed that Boston has the oldest subway in the United States. This shocked me because I thought that New York's was older. For sure it is certainly creeky if efficient. Many of the stations such as Copley, which I frequently used, are being renovated. This is a good thing because I found that the lighting was wanting and unless you are familiar with you surroundings, you might find the T a little threatening.
The service is run by the Massachusett Bay Transport Authority. The T is rather simple to use. Recently they have installed ticket dispensing machines that dispense a "CharlieTicket". You can purchase as many rides as you need this way for an average of $2.00 a ride. There are four subway lines altogether each represented by colour, Red, Blue, Orange and Green. There is a fifth Silver line that is more a commuter service. They spread out through the city so that anywhere you need to get to as a tourist can be reached by way of the T. Many of the subway trains are in fact trolleys and they really squeek loudly. The T runs from 5am to 12:30pm.

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