Tag: MBTA – MAPC

Metro Mayors Issue Statement on Orange Line Shutdown

Posted on August 3, 2022 at 9:05 am. Written by Sara Remus

Metro Mayors Issue Statement on Orange Line Shutdown For Immediate Release: Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022 The Metropolitan Mayors Coalition has advocated for a fully funded, safe, reliable, frequent, and accessible transportation system since the Coalition was founded in 2001. Unfortunately, the continual postponement of investments in this critical public service has led to reduced service, serious safety […]

Metro Mayors Issue Statement on MBTA service cuts

Posted on July 8, 2022 at 4:15 pm. Written by Sara Remus

Metro Mayors Issue Statement on MBTA service cuts Photo by Paul Morris, Flickr For Immediate Release: Friday, July 8th 2022 The Metropolitan Mayors Coalition has advocated for a fully funded, safe, reliable, frequent, and accessible transportation system since the Coalition was founded in 2001. The MBTA is a lifeline for our residents, providing access to […]

Metro Mayors: We Strongly Oppose MBTA Service Cuts

Posted on December 7, 2020 at 11:12 am. Written by Elise Harmon

Metro Mayors: We Strongly Oppose MBTA Service Cuts Photo by Paul Morris, Flickr The Metropolitan Mayors Coalition, a group of mayors and managers representing Greater Boston’s urban core, urged the MBTA’s Fiscal and Management Control Board not to move forward with proposed service cuts. MAPC helped to establish the Metro Mayors Coalition in 2001 and […]

MAPC calls on MBTA to keep transit service reliable & safe

Posted on October 20, 2020 at 5:37 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

MAPC calls on MBTA to keep transit service reliable and safe For immediate release: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) today issued a statement on the MBTA’s plan to address their FY22 operating budget deficit. “The Metropolitan Area Planning Council is deeply concerned about the prospect of reducing transit service in the […]

Mural Fest at Bartlett Yard

Posted on May 31, 2013 at 3:50 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

By Tien Le On Saturday, May 18, MAPC participated in “Mural Fest” at Bartlett Yard in Roxbury’s Dudley Square. The day brought together local artists and community members to decorate and celebrate this former MBTA bus yard and maintenance facility before it is demolished later this year. Check out how much fun we had making our mural! […]

DeLeo – Let’s decide transportation $, then budget

Posted on March 7, 2013 at 3:59 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

Originally posted on the T4MA blog By Marie Szaniszlo House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo this morning said he wants the Legislature to decide how much to earmark for transportation, including funding for the MBTA and regional transit authorities, before it tackles the state budget. “It is my desire that we debate the transportation issue before […]

“The way forward” to transportation reform in MA

Posted on January 15, 2013 at 5:05 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

Yesterday, the Patrick Administration unveiled a menu of options for plugging the gap in the state’s transportation budget, based on the findings of a report prepared by MassDOT, titled “The Way Forward: A 21st Century Transportation Plan.” The MassDOT report calls for $1.02 billion in new revenue per year in order to fund our transportation […]

New maps show travel times on the T

Posted on January 11, 2013 at 3:01 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

Maps are perfect for telling you how far away places are, but what about how long it takes to get there? Whether you’re on a bus, in a car, or taking the T, knowing the time you’ll spend getting from A to B is probably more important than knowing the number of miles between them. […]

"Fiscal cliff" deal yields a win for public transit

Posted on January 4, 2013 at 4:26 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

One important federal transportation issue that MAPC has been working on in the past year is/was the disparity between commuter tax benefits for those who drive and those who take public transportation. Beginning on January 1, 2012, commuters who drive (and park) could claim up to $240 per month in tax deductions, while commuters who […]

Running down a dream: MA Mayors rally for transportation reform

Posted on June 15, 2012 at 12:03 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

On Monday, June 11–just weeks before the July 1 deadline for MBTA fare hikes and service cuts–mayors from across the state gathered at South Station to show their support for working together and finding a solution for the state’s transportation finance troubles. Watch our video of highlights from speakers at the Metro Mayors Transportation Summit […]