We can remind both Gov. Patrick and both houses that we have multiple crises here. We have aims and mandates that include:Reducing petroleum useFewer polluting vehicles onour streetsLess traffic noise and congestionFrequent, clean, safe and … [Read more...]
Transport reform bill out of conference committee
Good rundown from SHNS here. Reportedly includes:End of 23-and-out for future hires of MBTA; 25 years service + 55 years of age to collect, which is still generous but in line with other state employees. Addendum: Folks on this thread … [Read more...]
Transit equity and other thoughts on our transportation crisis
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...]
Link dump
Former DiMasi [Deputy -- corrected] Chief of Staff [- and Communications Director] David Guarino gives a brief budget-week preview from his new digs at MS&L. News hits Friday @ 5pm, he says. via David G., watch for Terry Murray's … [Read more...]
Reform!
Look, we all complain, about everything. And every bill has something to complain about. But is it possible that we'll have a vast improvement on transportation soon? Check it out -- House passes its version of transport reform:The … [Read more...]
Green Line all the way, baby (to Rt. 16)
Sorry to get all parochial on everyone ... If the federal money comes through, the Green Line will go all the way out to Route 16 in Medford, i.e. by the Whole Foods/Starbucks/Sav-Mor/WOW area. Good stuff -- though obviously not as good as … [Read more...]
Transit bumped in House stimulus
TPM's Elana Schor is reporting that transit got a bump in the stimulus bill passed by the House today -- somewhat allaying concerns that mass transit would not get a bump commensurate to highways. And they're only talking about $3 billion … [Read more...]
MAss Transit Now!
Well hey there, looks like one Senator wants more mass transit in the stimulus package: Chuck Schumer. Senator Charles Schumer said that he was unhappy about the amount of stimulus money set aside for mass transit and rail. He … [Read more...]
What of Dan Grabauskas?
Shortly before I left BoMag, I asked MBTA spokesman Joe Pesaturo if Grabauskas would be leaving in January as some Internet rumors had reported. Here's what he told me (twice): “I’m sure you’ll treat the credibility … [Read more...]
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