Phil Eng

Built World

Leading the Orange Line Program

Orange Line trains can now hit 55 mph between Assembly and North Station, matching the speed already allowed between Assembly and Oak Grove. The limit was 40 mph as recently as 2025.

Updated 1 hour ago

Built World

Overseeing accelerated maintenance program; also serving as interim state transportation secretary

The Green Line's central tunnel reopened October 5 after nine days of signal work. Crews installed 40 of 72 planned miles of new cable and 85% of junction boxes. Another nine-day closure starts November 7, with more shutdowns set for late October and December.

Updated Yesterday

Rule Changes

Leading the agency's camera enforcement rollout

Boston's transit agency turns on bus-mounted cameras Oct. 1 to catch cars blocking bus lanes and stops. Warnings go out for the first three months on the SL4 and SL5 routes; fines start Jan. 1.

Updated Sep 25

Rule Changes

Leads the T and state transportation

Four years after a federal investigation found a 'lax safety culture' at the MBTA, the Federal Transit Administration has closed its directive to the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities and returned daily safety monitoring to the state. The FTA's Sept. 11 letter found the state agency now meets federal standards, though seven directives the FTA issued to the MBTA itself remain open under state supervision.

Updated Sep 22