: The modern MBTA was officially formed in 1964 to consolidate failing private streetcar and commuter rail lines under a single public banner.
Following years of chaos, a concerted effort to save the T began yielding visible results. : The modern MBTA was officially formed in
Despite its historic prestige, the MBTA has spent much of the 21st century battling severe operational and fiscal crises. : The modern MBTA was officially formed in
: Decades of deferred maintenance led to a "state of good repair" backlog totaling billions of dollars. : The modern MBTA was officially formed in