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MBTA Scenarios

The MBTA has released two proposals for fare hikes and service cuts to be implemented at the start of their fiscal year in July 2012. The public has a chance to respond through hearings in January and February. In March, the MBTA will draft recommendations on the fare increase and service reductions for approval by the MBTA board in April. (By law, the T has to have a balanced budget by April.)

Please attend a public hearing to tell the T your thoughts on the impact of fare hikes and service cuts!

Upcoming  Public Hearing

MBTA Discussion Guide - What the cuts are, why they are happening, and how you can become a part of the process

Winthrop
Monday, February 27th
Winthrop DeLeo Senior Center
35 Harvard Street
6-8pm

Somerville
Tuesday, February 28th
High School Auditorium
81 Highland Avenue
6-8pm

Cambridge
Wednesday, February 29th
Citywide Senior Center
806 Massachusetts Avenue
6-8pm

Waltham
Thursday, March 1st
Government Center Auditorium
119 School Street
6-8pm

Haverhill
Monday, March 5th
90 Washington Street
6-8pm
PUBLIC HEARING

Brockton
Tuesday, March 6th
Massasoit Community College
Liberal Arts Building, Lecture Hall LA 560
1 Massasoit Boulevard
6-8pm
PUBLIC HEARING

Revere
Tuesday, March 6th
Paul Revere School
395 Revere Street
6-8pm
PUBLIC HEARING

Fitchburg
Wednesday, March 7th
Public Library Auditorium
610 Main Street
6-8pm
PUBLIC HEARING

Hull
Wednesday, March 7th
Memorial Middle School
81 Central Avenue
7-9pm
PUBLIC HEARING

Brighton
Monday, March 12th
Veronica B. Smith Senior Center
20 Chestnut Hill Avenue
5:30-7:30pm
PUBLIC HEARING

No further meetings scheduled. The MBTA is expected to give its final recommendation to the Board of Directors in mid March, with a vote to come in April.


If you cannot attend a hearing, please contact your legislators, invite them to the hearings and ask them to help find a solution to MBTA debt.

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Take action today!
Let the Legislature Know They Can Do Something About this Situation!
  1. Look up your elected Senator and Representative in the MA Statehouse
  2. Call them both and tell them why public transit is important to you, and what choices you would be forced to make if the fares were increased and services you use cut. Ask them to attend a hearing in your area to hear from other constituents! Here is the hearing schedule.
  3. Attend a hearing and ask for alternative solutions from the MBTA and state legislature!

To find out what you can do to help prevent fare increases and service cuts, contact Kevin at OTM.