Friday, January 6, 2012
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…
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
The two scenarios would increase fares by either 35 or 43 percent.
As the MBTA struggles with a growing budget gap, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation today released two MBTA service proposals that would not only raise rates, but also include some service reductions or eliminations. According to information released on a Mass.gov blog, one scenario proposes an overall fare increase of 43 percent, while the other scenario suggests a 35 percent fare increase. The proposals look to close a projected $161 million budget gap for fiscal year 2013, the statement said. Under the first scenario (a 43 percent increase) a bus trip would go from the current $1.25 Charlie Card fare to $1.75. A rapid transit Charlie Card fare would increase from $1.70 to $2.40. Parking will also increase 28 percent. The …
Thursday, June 23, 2011
The MBTA hosted a community meeting in Watertown this week on the 71 bus route as part of the Key Bus Route Improvement Program
Forty Watertown residents attended Monday’s meeting about the MBTA 71 bus route at the Coolidge School Apartments, and many expressed concern about the proposed removal and consolidation of stops, as well as the reasoning for relocating stops or adding amenities at certain stops and not others. The 71 bus route, which operates between Watertown Square and Harvard Square, is currently ranked the 14th busiest bus route, with over 5,300 daily riders – including people riding the bus round trip, according to MBTA Transportation Planner Jeremy Mendelson. The meeting was part of the MBTA's Key Bus Route Improvement Program, which seeks to provide enhancements on the 15 busiest MBTA bus routes including increasing reliability, speeding up service…
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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 ›