MBTA To Install Cooling Equipment For Signals
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is rolling out new equipment to protect transit infrastructure from climate change effects. The agency will install cooling equipment in metal signal boxes to prevent electronics from overheating during heat waves. Additionally, the MBTA plans to expand heat safety training access for its workers. Caroline Bean, the T's Director of Climate and Sustainability Planning, announced the initiative.
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“The MBTA will install cooling equipment so the signals can operate during heat waves. They'll also expand access to heat safety training for workers.”
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