T Environmental Management Policy

The T is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, world-class public transportation in an environmentally sound and responsible manner.

Through our diverse and talented workforce, the MBTA strives to conduct its operations in an environmentally sustainable manner through the continual improvement of its environmental performance and the implementation of its environmental management system.

Guiding Principles

1. The MBTA will meet or exceed applicable environmental laws and regulations.
2. The MBTA will manage its operations to be a good neighbor in the communities we serve and to avoid or minimize impacts to the environment.
3. The MBTA will ensure that environmental considerations are included in its design, construction and operational business planning processes.
4. The MBTA will establish and monitor environmental objectives and implement the best management practices.
5. The MBTA will seek the commitment of all employees to environmental stewardship through communication, training, and support of employee leadership.
6. The MBTA will foster sustainable use of natural resources by promoting pollution prevention, waste reduction and recycling opportunities.
7. The MBTA will collaborate with other organizations to achieve shared environmental goals.
8. The MBTA will review its environmental performance to identify opportunities for continual improvement.