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Passing on a notice from the Boston Cyclists Union —————————————————- Cyclists in the Fenway neighborhood have a fabulous opportunity to host the first contraflow bike lane in the City of Boston on Hemenway Street. All you have to do, as a resident of the neighborhood or regular user of Hemenway, is attend a public meeting …
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The legislature is tying up the last loose ends of the budget process. The year’s debate about taxes and spending is coming to a close. The final flurry came when the Governor vetoed the legislature’s transportation plan, expressing concern that tolls on the turnpike outside of 128 might come down. Under existing law, there is …
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Following a meeting with Dr. Beverly Scott, the General Manager of the MBTA, on June 24, 2013, Senator Brownsberger received this letter today updating Senator Brownsberger on the MBTA’s Green Line Initiatives. The letter provides an overview of the following initiatives: 1) Green Line Tracking System 2) System Signalization and Time Improvements 3) Stop Consolidation 4) Government Center …
If you or someone you know has accessible service needs as an MBTA customer, you may want to visit this link to Tools for Accessible Travel on the T at the MBTA website. You will find: T Access Guide for Persons with Disabilities and Seniors MBTA System Orientation Training T Access Guide Brochure Note: MBTA customers who …
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Last week, the House and Senate agreed on a transportation package and sent it to the Governor. House 3535 is the report of the conference committee reconciling the two versions of the transportation plan. The legislative version of the plan rolled out in April — it was rolled out jointly by the House and Senate Ways …
Based upon public input received at the Public Information Meeting on Green Line Capacity Issues & Solutions held on January 17, 2013, Senator Brownsberger along with other elected officials sent Transportation Secretary Richard Davey a letter dated March 28, 2013 summarizing the issues and a potential timeline for solutions. Senator Brownsberger met with Dr. Beverly Scott, MBTA General Manager, on April 22, …
