The MBTA was able to lift all remaining 19 speed restrictions on the Blue Line during a recent two-week partial closure. The milestone marks the first time under General Manager Phil Eng that the system has had a subway or trolley line without slow zones.
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A year into MBTA General Manager Phil Eng's tenure, some transit advocates and lawmakers say they're encouraged by his performance, while many riders say they're still waiting for their commutes to improve.