The Governor’s Veto of the Transportation Plan

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 …

Update on MBTA Green Line Initiatives

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 …

MBTA Provides Educational Tools and Training on Accessible Services

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 …

Transportation Plan sent to the Governor

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 …

Green Line Update

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, …

Back Bay/ Fenway/ Longwood Medical Area Transportation Studies

Senator Brownsberger, along with legislative colleagues and neighborhood associations, submitted a letter to Chairman David Mohler of the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (Boston MPO) requesting a transportation study be conducted by the Central Transportation Planning Staff. This study would have included an assessment of expected development throughout the Back Bay, Fenway, and Longwood Medical Area as it would …