13 February, 2012
On January 3, 2012, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) released fare increase and service reduction proposals for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) aimed at closing a projected $161 million budget gap for Fiscal Year 2013.
In Fiscal Year 2013, revenues are estimated to be about $185 million below operating costs. Over the next few months, the MBTA must make decisions that will impact fares and service in order to maintain financial stability.
The MBTA has launched a public outreach process and is accepting public comment through March 1, 2012 electronically at www.mbta.com, by email at fareproposal@mbta.com, via mail to MBTA, Ten Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, Attn: Fare Proposal Committee, and by phone at 617-222-3200. Twenty public meetings will be held beginning January 17 through early March, including one in Framingham.
Details:
MBTA Public Workshop
TOMORROW
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Framingham Town Hall
150 Concord Street, Framingham
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Since this will be the only redistricting hearing held in the MetroWest area, I urge all my constituents and all others in the region to attend. It is crucial that we get feedback on this issue so that we can do the best possible job for the Commonwealth.
I look forward to seeing you at this important hearing and discussing how to ensure that the MetroWest remains an economically vibrant region with a strong presence in the legislative process.
For those who cannot attend the hearing, all information on the proposed changes to the MBTA fares and service are available at www.mbta.com.
If you have any other concerns or comments, please do not hesitate to email me at Karen.Spilka@masenate.gov or call my office at (617) 722-1640.
Regards,
Karen E. Spilka
2nd Middlesex and Norfolk
