Drivers cautioned, revelers urged to take MBTA during New Year's Eve storm
By Globe Staff
Public officials encouraged people to drive carefully or stay off the roadways and use public transportation, if possible, during the New Year's Eve snowstorm that is blanketing the state.
Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino encouraged people to take the MBTA when they head to First Night festivities in the city. City transportation officials said detours will be in place, streets will be congested, and parking will be limited downtown. They also warned that cars violating basic safety regulations, such as parking too close to hydrants or intersections, would be towed.
While State Police expect fewer commuters during the day, officials are worried about evening drivers going to or returning from New Year's celebrations, said David Procopio, a State Police spokesman. He encouraged drivers to slow down.
The MBTA will offer free service to holiday revelers tonight from 8 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.
MBTA trains, buses, and the commuter rail are running on a weekday schedule, with additional service as follows:
For MBTA buses:
For the commuter rail:
Outbound from North Station
1:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. departure to Fitchburg
1:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. departure to Haverhill
12:45 a.m. departure to Newburyport
(2:00 a.m. departure Connects with Newburyport at Beverly)
Outbound from South Station
Read more and check full schedules on the MBTA website.
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Does anyone really expect anything but a disaster from the T tonight? The system fails during snowstorms. Always. I can imagine people getting frostbite waiting for buses that never show.
I just waited 35 min. for a D train at Park St. I doubt it's going to get any better tonight...
I'm wondering why they're closing at 2:30 when most places are open late. For one night they couldn't run 24 hours? They really want us to drink and drive tonight, don't they?
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