MBTA History
What does MBTA stand for?
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
How much does a regular one-way subway fare cost with a CharlieCard?
$2.40
What app best helps you plan out trips on the train?
Transit App
What stop can you get off at to visit Quincy Market / Faneuil Hall?
Haymarket on the Orange Line or Government Center on the Blue/Green Line
What should you do before getting on a crowded train?
Let passengers exit the train first.
How do you pay to ride on the MBTA
The Kiosks at the subway stations
How can you best avoid missing your stop?
Stay off your phone and stay alert to signs and station announcements.
If you wanted to go to the Museum of Fine Arts, what train would you use, and which stop would you get off at?
Take the Green Line to the MFA stop.
What should you do if you miss your stop?
Get off at the next station and go back one stop.
What is the oldest Subway Station in Boston?
(HINT: this is the closest green line stop to program)
Park Street!
What is a new way to pay for the train?
(HINT: it lets you use your phone)
Apple Pay
If the train is delayed, how can you check for service updates?
Station Announcements / Transit App
Which MBTA station is closest to Logan Airport?
Airport Station on the Blue Line
What should you do if you need help while riding the train?
Ask an MBTA employee
Which Train Line was the first to be built in Boston?
The Green Line
Why is it better to use a CharlieCard?
It is cheaper! It drops the cost from $2.40 to $2.00
What are two Commuter Rail stations that you can use to transfer to the Train?
North Station / South Station / Ruggles
What is the best Train Line and Stop to use if you are visiting the Boston Public Library
Use the Green Line and exit at Copley Station
Where should you sit if you need accommodated seating?
The seats with the blue sign near the doors (the first seat).
What is the MBTA's official mascot
Charlie the Safety Cat
Can you use a CharlieCard on the Commuter Rail?
Yes, but only with the monthly pass
What is something you can do to make sure you don't miss your train?
Get to your train station 5-10 minutes early.
Which Train Line and stop should you use to get to the Franklin Park Zoo?
Use the Orange Line and exit at Forest Hills Station / Commuter Rail to Four Corners
If someone in a wheelchair is getting on the train, what should you do?
Give them space and let them use the priority seating.