http://www.boston.com/news/local/startsandstops en-us 2009-11-29T16:26:07Z http://www.boston.com/ http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/File-Based_Image_Resource/bcom_logo_140w.gif http://feeds.boston.com/click.phdo?i=9b45ef53fefd1050b6aecd2a68d7480c http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/11/29/mbta_veteran_delays_retirement_to_become_acting_chief_operating_officer?rss_id=Boston+Globe+--+Mac+Daniel%27s+Starts+%26+Stops+columns The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority quietly made a promotion earlier this month that will play a crucial behind-the-scenes role in the life of riders.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a style='font-size: 10px; color: maroon;' href='http://www.pheedcontent.com/hostedMorselClick.php?hfmm=v3:4be7b6d3fa542061a0cecc64a253c2d9:Usn5P%2BJAqLy2qJulTGFNYcO3kBywVQAN8Lx6Es38bLzy3iNSF83myF8gefj3DlI0WiqbKJe5PGf%2FqA%3D%3D'><img border='0' title='Add to Facebook' alt='Add to Facebook' src='http://images.pheedo.com/images/mm/facebook.gif'/></a> <a style='font-size: 10px; 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