Tag Archives: MBTA

MBTA mTicket Experience- Quick Tip for Commuters!

Posted on December 15, 2012 by bradmcnamara

After a much ballyhooed debut and trial at North Station routes, the MBTA mTicket app is available to me to get from South Station to Worcester! I downloaded it last night and tried it for the first time this morning … Continue reading →

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It’s a $3 charge, broken or not! Conspiracy Theory!

Posted on September 12, 2012 by bradmcnamara

Ticket machine broken at union station but they only take cash on the train and the no name ATM charges $3 for cash. No matter how you cut it, my one way ticket to Boston costs $13. If I were … Continue reading →

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Real or Imagined? New Phenomena in Boston

Posted on August 14, 2012 by bradmcnamara

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the bike friendly progression of Boston over the past few years and with the proliferation of Hubway I’m able to enjoy the new bike lanes all over the city. Recently I’ve noticed something that has happened too … Continue reading →

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Serenity on Shrewsbury St

Posted on August 1, 2012 by bradmcnamara

This will be the last time I apologize for not posting more.  I’m busy and my computer screen only works about 46% of the time. Anyway, I’ve had the distinct pleasure of not having time or money to fix my … Continue reading →

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“Car Free” is on the Front Page of the Globe!

Posted on July 25, 2012 by bradmcnamara

For all the obvious reasons I love this article about traffic being down in Kendall Square in spite of all the development and growth.  By far my favorite aspect is the  opening scenario that so clearly outlines my Pro-Bike stance … Continue reading →

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If it ain’t fixed, don’t break it!

Posted on June 28, 2012 by bradmcnamara

I’ve been known to rip on the MBTA especially the Worcester station for the ticket machine being out of order for 6 months but today all is right with the world. The ticket machine is fixed and even has a … Continue reading →

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If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times….

Posted on May 2, 2012 by bradmcnamara

Now I’m starting to sound like my mom.  This was one of her favorite lines when I was growing but she usually had to say 1000 times before I would listen. I don’t want to/like to bitch and moan about … Continue reading →

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Don’t Door Me Bro

Posted on April 7, 2012 by bradmcnamara

I’ve witnessed a new move repeatedly on Shrewsbury St in Worcester.  More often than I’m comfortable thinking about I’ve watched people sit in there parked car with the engine off and lights out(maybe they are checking email or texting, I … Continue reading →

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What Will it Cost For CarFreeBrad to Drive?

Posted on March 30, 2012 by bradmcnamara

Over the past few weeks the positive bike news, moves and articles that I’ve been able to attribute to the existence of CarFreeBrad.com have been flowing like the mighty Charles River. Well it appears the tide has turned.  I saw … Continue reading →

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“Hell Yeah, I Love My Car: Living in Boston Without a Car Sucks”

Posted on March 7, 2012 by bradmcnamara

In case you missed it and that’s easy to do(tiny piece on page 22).  I got a little mention for Freight Farms in the March issue of Boston Magazine. I still haven’t seen it but I did see this article … Continue reading →

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