Boston Reacts to MBTA Fare Hike/Service Cut Letter
The day after the final public hearing, the MBTA announced via open letter that it was planning to both cut service and raise fares ... and in the Twitterverse, it was hard to find anyone who approved. Responses are from within 100km of Brighton. Learn more at wgbhnews.org.
"An Open Letter to Our Customers" from Sec. Davey & GM Davis: Thank you for public comments and feedback bit.ly/yn7TJi #mbta- According to the MBTA's letter, almost 6,000 people attended hearings. Were their voices heard?
RT @sweetadelinevt: "@universalhub #MBTA officials: "Our final proposal will include both cuts and a fare increase, however. "" aka "we don't listen",- This person particularly noted that the letter came out less than 24 hours after the final public hearing:
- The Metropolitan Area Planning Council issued a warning that public health will be at risk ... and in turn will hurt the public pocketbook.
.@MAPCmetroboston analyzes how the #MBTA service cuts could affect your health, including increased obesity: bit.ly/xEnvSB- And a few groups organized protests:
Protest MBTA Fare Hikes, Service Cuts & Layoffs on Wednesday, March 14th at the MBTA Board Meeting fb.me/1c9nsc10P- Think you have a better solution? Try the MAPC online MBTA fix-it game.
- But in the end, isn't it all about ... love?
