Progress and planning for Boston’s transit system in 1929, with detailed financial and construction updates.
This edition presents the Metropolitan Transit Department’s year-end actions, including how expenses are estimated, funds raised by taxation, and the process for allocating costs among cities and towns. It also outlines long-term planning for new subways, tunnels, and rapid transit routes, along with methods to finance improvements and share costs. The document describes proposed acquisitions, such as parts of the Chelsea division, and the steps required to bring plans before the council and general court.
- A clear look at how current and future transportation projects are funded and organized
- Detailed progress on Dorchester Rapid Transit construction, including sections 5A–5C and related river crossings
- Information on station design, yard work, and traffic implications during construction
- Appendices listing staff, inspections, and competitive bids for materials and contracting
Ideal for readers of city planning history, transportation governance, and infrastructure development in the early 20th century.