The MBTA announced the exterior paint design of the new Green Line Type 10 “supercars,” which was selected by a majority of respondents to an online survey hosted by the MBTA. Riders were invited to select one of three exterior paint designs for the new cars through the survey, which was available from October 2 to October 13, 2023. MBTA employees were also asked to provide their feedback. More than 16,300 responses were received with the winning design receiving 9,566 votes.

The winning design is “Option 3,” featuring a green and dark gray paint scheme along the body of the vehicle, green doors, and a white and turquoise green lower running stripe.

The MBTA Board of Directors awarded a nearly $811 million contract on August 31, 2022, for the delivery of over 100 Green Line Type 10 supercar light rail vehicles, which will bring benefits to riders and the MBTA system through increased safety, accessibility, capacity, and maintainability. The new Green Line supercar will be 40 feet longer than the Green Line vehicles in use today and includes state-of-the-art communication systems, accessibility improvements like wider doors, and the latest generation of crash-safety technology, which will create a safer environment for both operators and riders.

The supercars will be in design for several more years before pilot vehicles are introduced to the system. The MBTA also anticipates a mock-up of the Green Line Type 10 supercar will be available next year for riders and the public to visit and offer their feedback.

-via Press Release