Notes: There is a news story below about a recent collaboration between the MBTA and Google for a Trip Planner. You can find the online tool here. Regarding adding money to your Charlie Card online – you can find links for doing that here.

NEWS ITEMS

MBTA announces latest arrival: Google mapping tool for riders – 07/31/09 – from The Boston Globe

Charlie Card users get new online options – 07/29/09 – from The Boston Globe

T Riders, Lawmakers Rail Against Proposed Fare Hikes – 08/11/09

Hey dude, where’s my bus? – 08/21/09 – from The Boston Globe

ROAD CLOSURES

I-93 South Approaching and through Downtown: Nighttime Multi-lane Closures

Two-to-three lanes of I-93 South will be closed at night approaching and through Downtown Sunday, August 24, 2009 through Thursday, August 27, 2009 from 11:30 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning. These lane closures are for inspections and maintenance work.

Storrow Drive On-ramp to I-93 South: Early Morning Ramp Closure

The Storrow Drive on-ramp to I-93 South will be closed early morning (Wednesday night) Thursday, August 27, 2009 from 12:30 AM to 5:00 AM.

Motorists destined for I-93 South should follow posted detour signs via Martha Road and Merrimac Street to the I-93 South on-ramp at New Chardon Street. This closure is to allow for inspection.

Haymarket On-ramp to I-93 South and the Callahan Tunnel: Nighttime Ramp Closure

The Haymarket on-ramp to I-93 South and the Callahan Tunnel will be closed at night Thursday, August 27, 2009 from 11:30 PM to 5 AM the following morning.

Motorists destined for I-93 South, Route 1A, East Boston, and Logan Airport should follow posted detour signs towards Leverett Circle. At Leverett Circle motorists should access I- 93 South. Those destined for Route 1A, East Boston, and Logan Airport should take Exit 24 off I-93 South. This closure is to allow for inspection.

I-93 South Exits 24 A and B to Government Center and Callahan Tunnel: Early Morning Ramp Closure

The exit ramp from I-93 South to Government Center and the Callahan Tunnel (Exit 24 A and Exit 24 B) will be closed at early morning (Wednesday night) Thursday, August 27, 2009 from 12:30 AM to 5:00 AM.

Motorists will be detoured to the left lane of Exit 23, Purchase Street. From there drivers trying to access Government Center should follow the posted detour via Atlantic Avenue while drivers heading to East Boston and Logan Airport will be detoured to the Ted Williams Tunnel via Seaport Boulevard. This closure is to allow for inspection.

I-93 South Exits #20 A South Station and #20B to I-90 (Masspike) West and Albany Street: Nighttime Ramp Closure

I-93 South Exits #20 A South Station and #20B to I-90 (Masspike) West and Albany Street will be closed and detoured at night Wednesday, August 26, 2009 and Thursday, August 27, 2009 from 11:30 PM to 5 AM the following morning.

Motorists destined for I-90 West and South Station/Chinatown should stay on I-93 South and reverse direction at Exit 18 (Mass Ave Exit). Stay in the left lane of Exit 18 and turn left onto the South Boston Bypass Road. Drivers should then turn left again onto Frontage Road northbound and follow signs for I-90 West, Albany Street or South Station. This closure is to allow for inspections.