So we are not alone in our transit woe. Yet, as far as solutions go, our political masters seem to be behind the curve. Transit issues dominated the legislative session this year in New York, where their MTA was braced to impose … [Read more...]
Silence at the end of the line: Boston mayoral hopefuls MIA on MBTA
Mayor Menino was called out today in the Globe's Starts and Stops column for not doing much about the funding crisis and possible severe cuts that may affect the MBTA. It is true that the Mayor doesn't have a direct role in deciding … [Read more...]
What Do We Want: Independent or Accountable Public Authorities?
The debate around Marian Walsh's hiring at HEFA has largely focused on her salary and political relationships. But there is a larger issue at stake here and that is the Patrick Administration's drive to obtain political power over the … [Read more...]