The MBTA faces a long-term structural budget deficit. The steep fare increases and service cuts proposed offer only short-term financial relief. In the long run, we need to provide more financial support for the T.
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Arlington/Cambridge Bus Service Issues
The MBTA invites you to attend community meetings to introduce the Key Bus Route Improvement Program. The project’s goal is to improve overall quality of service for customers on the Key Bus Routes by providing a more reliable, faster service with enhanced bus stop amenities.
Belmont Park and Ride?
Consider the idea of having a Belmont Park and Ride. What if the building at the corner of Hittinger and Blanchard was purchased by the town for the joint purposes of the electrical substation and also a satellite parking garage for the Alewife train station. Alewife is a straight shot down the bike trail. What …
Opposing MBTA Fare Increases
The story which came out today in the Boston Globe is a block buster. I will actively oppose a T fare increase.
T service cuts
As one whose driving is very limited, I am extremely disturbed by the prospect of yet more service cuts. The T needs to employ prudent fiscal management rather than place the burden squarely on the shoulders of riders and other taxpayers. That well is running dry! Thank you, Rep. Brownsberger, for informing us about the …
Hearings on MBTA Service Reductions or Fare Increases
The T is now starting a conversation about choices between fair increases and service reductions. See local details and hearing schedules here.