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Monday, December 3, 2012

Some 60 People Attend ‘Conversation’ on Public Transportation's Future

Some offer complaints, kudos and ideas.

Remember the hue and cry early this year when the T proposed to cut road and rail service or raise rates for riders? Fares went up. So did ridership, across public transportation modes, according to Jonathan Davis, acting general manager and rail and transit administrator of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, which is part of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). What do residents of the Commonwealth want in their public transportation system statewide? MassDOT, which oversees public transportation on roads, rails and tarmacs here, held a meeting at the McGlynn Middle School in Medford on Nov. 29 as part of a series of “conversations” statewide, to hear ideas about the transportation system people want and …

Friday, January 6, 2012

Are the Fares Fair? T Fares vs. Other Cities

A look at how the proposed MBTA fare increases compare to other cities.

Earlier this week, the MBTA released two proposals that would raise fares on the MBTA by either 35 percent or 43 percent, in addition to some service eliminations. But how does that stack up to New York, Philadelphia or Atlanta? According to a document put together by the MBTA, Boston's proposed fare increases will push the cost of a single subway ride to be more in line with most major cities in the U.S. Some Boston fares, including a proposed $2.40 for a single subway ride on a Charlie Card, will be higher than the average. The average bus fare, though, will fall below most of what is charged around the country.  To view the full chart comparing the Boston fares to other cities, click the .pdf to the right. Other comparisons: Information…

Locally Involved

3:56 pm on Sunday, January 8, 2012

That's true @WallSmart! It is newer. I'll leave the observation on bus service up to you as I've not needed to take any bus service here in the DC metro area. And, your T escalators generally are working, unlike here. Guess that's DC's way of making us get our exercise. hah   more ›

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