MBTA Public Hearings Underway

Written by Boston Biker on Feb 22

MBTA public hearings underway – make your voice heard!

Now is the time to show up and speak up about the proposed MBTA fare increases and potential service cuts!   Public transportation goes together with cycling like peanut butter and chocolate.  They are essential partners in creating a world class transportation system!

2 ways to take action today:

1. Attend an upcoming MBTA public hearing: meetings provide critical opportunities for T riders to voice their concerns about fare hikes and service cuts. Click here to view the full schedule of upcoming hearings.

2. Submit a public comment via email:

• late night service: Click here to hear more about the proposed late night service cuts and share your thoughts: latenightservice@mbta.com

• fare hikes: Use this online tool to figure out what the change would mean for you and submit your comment here: [email protected].

• commuter rail: Learn more about the possible changes to the commuter rail schedule and how it might impact youhere and then voice your opinion here: [email protected]

• green line extension: Click here to learn more about possible cuts to this important project. Voice your support for sticking with the plan to extend the Green Line with the Community Path here: [email protected].

And don’t forget to share your comments and concerns with your elected officials as well because they will be making critical decisions in the future about the fate of public transit. Click here to find out who your representatives are and how you can reach them.

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