Extending the Red Line by 2.5 miles, the "M" Line is a streetcar/trolley that runs from Ashmont,…read morewhere it connects to the Red Line, to Mattapan, where there is a small loop and the trolleys cycle back to Ashmont. The full run takes about 9 minutes from end to end and stops through a handful of small stations. The line runs on PCC Streetcar stock, which was previously used by the Green Line. The cars were built by Pullman-Standard in 1945-1946 and have been in continuous service in Boston since their construction although they were rebuilt a couple of times since then. The cars are the very definition of "cute." There is seating and straps. All stations except Valley Road have been retrofitted with lifts or wheelchair ramps. All stations are above ground and have minimal services but still better than the outer stops of the Green Line. There are markings, some cover from the elements and announcements of the next train in either direction. If you are boarding at Ashmont, the transfer from the Red Line is free. As is the transfer from the M Line to the Red Line. If you're boarding the M Line from any other station, there is the usual fare.

Want to experience public transportation like it was in the 1950s? There's a place in Boston where…read moreyou can still do that - the Mattapan "high speed rail" line from Ashmont to Mattapan. Take the Red Line to the end of the Ashmont line and hop on the vintage orange trolleys on a short ride over to Mattapan. At the end of the line you can view a few other trolleys that were damaged in a collision from a few years ago. Unlike other trains, the trolley stops at request at the various stations along the way.

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This was. A great way to get around. I used this versus a taxi or Uber. It was less expensive and…read moreand easy way to get around town..it was clean versus most rail systems. I would recommend using it when visiting or getting around Boston.

Pro's: you are doing your part for the environment by not driving. You are not sitting in traffic…read morebut though this doesn't mean you might not be sitting on the train for the same amount of time. It's cheap. Cons: it seems to be run by the 3 Stooges. The trains that are leaving origin stations are often mislabeled or not labeled. At the Tufts station I had to wait 30 minutes to leave because I followed the bright flashing arrow towards the train on my right. 13 minutes later the train on the left, full of staff laughing and joking as folks piled onto the wrong train, took off. Still sitting, watching as the train departs, another train arrives. Staff finally tells us to switch. NYC, Chicago, New Jersey all have either signs or automated announcements letting passengers know which train is departing so we get on the right train. If a train isn't leaving the doors are closed. This is just the most recent experience. This and other annoyances are par for the course in riding the T. Don't ride if you are on a time schedule or make sure to add at least 40 minutes to your travel schedule.

Late evening at Forest Hills, I had dinner at a restaurant across the street where I could see the…read morevery long queues for people waiting on buses. Big crowds, lots of bunching about, it looked uncomfortable. In addition to the buses, Forest Hills is the southern terminus for the Orange Line. It does get some service from the commuter rail and while Amtrak passes through, it does not stop. The next inbound station is Green Street. For the Orange Line, it is an island platform. Signage indicates which is the next track to depart (if there's more than one train) and when. There is also some shelter on the platform if there isn't a train to board. The station is fully handicapped accessible with stairs, elevators and escalators (though in the evening, they were all "up only.") There is parking here for daytime commuters. The ticketing concourse has the usual turnstiles and automated ticketing machines to purchase a Charlie Ticket or add value to your Charlie Card.

If you gave a child in 1980 grey and orange crayons and ordered him to draw a station, he'd draw…read moreForest Hills Station. Made of steel, glass, cement, and bad taste, it stands like a wart on the otherwise relatively attractive face of JP's Forest Hills section. The outside of the station features bus pick-ups and poor signage on three sides, a green line trolley stop that is marked despite it not being operational for over a decade, and crowds of people that are virtually impossible to penetrate. Once inside, things aren't so bad anymore. There's a little donut place called Mike's Donuts. Mike's Donuts has terrible coffee and pretty bad donuts. But if you need a donut and coffee, Mike's can sell you them. The news stand isn't bad, but they run out of the Globe by 8am most days. There are ample CharlieCard machines, and a big train platform. There is also fruit and flowers for sale. Security there is almost always a presence, so you don't have to worry about crime. Beware the bell system. The way it works is a bell rings, and then you have 30 seconds before the train leaves. In practice, the train's doors are often closed when this happens, or you might be sitting there for 5 minutes.

I want to give the 111 more stars but riding this route makes me cringe depending on the time of…read morethe day. If you travel at particular times the bus is packed, the passengers are a nightmare and the drivers are so strapped for time that they haul around Chelsea which makes the ride uncomfortable. That being said, the route is so convenient to my wife's family home in Chelsea which makes it perfect for traveling to the North End.

Ah what can I say about the 111 bus? I take this bus twice a day, to and from work…read more Pro's Schedule - This route is great for timing. Unlike many buses that can have a 15-20 minute (or more) wait time between buses. The 111 runs every 5 minutes or less during rush, 7-12mins mid-day, 10-15 minutes late evening or off peak. This means you won't wait for one to call at all. (Sunday, however, can be a bit slow). This is also one of the few buses that starts and ends outside of normal operating hours for the T. The first bus leaves Woodlawn at 4:50am, and Haymarket at 5:15am. The last bus leaves at 1:30am (waits for last train). So it's always there when you need it. Frequency - As I said before, this bus route has a very high frequency associated with it. No waiting. 111C - There is one variant of this route called the 111C, which, instead of going all the way to Woodlawn and turning around. The 111C turns around at Cary Square (just north of Bellingham Square), and does a return trip. Key Bus Route Project - The MBTA this year (2013) announced that they will be doing major improvements to the 111 bus. Relocation of stops, 60' articulate buses, and using such things as ITS and GPS tracking to monitor and adjust when the bus is late/early. (Yes I consider this project a good thing, as it will greatly improve service) Con's Popularity - Since this is identified by the MBTA as a "Key Bus Route", it has VERY high ridership. During rush hour, they just can't seem to run enough of them to accommodate all the passengers. Many buses are packed like Sardines in a can. I often will use the NextBus app to see how long the next one is, because if its coming in a minute or two, why wait and stand on a crowded bus when another one will be along shortly. Schedule - This is a con also. Because it is so popular, this route often has many delays. I've stopped looking at the schedule and solely relying on NextBus, as the schedule is typically wrong, and NextBus is more accurate. Overcrowding - This is a big deal on this route. As I said above, they just cannot run enough buses and/or keep them on to the schedule. Some afternoons when I get to Haymarket to catch it, the platform is so full of people waiting to get on. Tobin Bridge - This is the big downfall of this bus. In no traffic, a ride from Bellingham Square to Haymarket can take less than 10 minutes. But because of the bridge painting they are doing on the Tobin Bridge over the next few years, is causing traffic to back up. Now my 10 minute ride becomes a 20-25 minute ride. Patrons - Yes I have issues with many of the riders of this bus line. First off, getting ON the bus is a challenge when it picks up at Haymarket. There's so many people waiting on the platform usually, other people PUSH you onto the bus. People also will cut you in line and no one lets you have any sort of personal space. And then of course the whole stroller issue. On the 111 bus, there can be as many as 4-6 strollers on one bus (if their's room). They fold up the seats, and block aisles so no one can get on or off. Its very frustrating. AND.. my typical complaints about normal T riders... body odor, too much cologne, dirty clothes, talking loud on their cell phone etc etc, all apply here. (And I think in some ways due to the high ridership on this route, it's even worse here). ---- Overall I am 'meh' about the 111 bus. However, the frequency of the bus route is great, and I can't really complain, as I've lived where the bus runs every hour on weekends... the 111 is a god send. So I'll still give it three stars.

The terminus for the M Line, Mattapan station is a full service station with audible and visual…read moreannouncements of the next train, a small shelter from the elements, some parking and is fully handicapped accessible. The station is at surface level. It is an A-OK stop. Trains from here run to Ashmont and take about 10 minutes. The next inbound station is Capen Street. There are some small restaurants and shops near the station but nothing terribly fancy. It services a mostly residential area. The fare is the same as it is for the rest of the MBTA. If you're not transferring at Ashmont, you will need to board the train at the driver's door where there is a machine for swiping your Charlie Card or Charlie Ticket.

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