Regional Transit Authorities
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Governor Proposes More Transport Funding, Partly Reversing Past Cuts
MassBudget is a nonprofit think tank that conducts research and analysis on economic and budget policy in Massachusetts, with a particular focus on improving the lives of moderate- and low-income residents. This guest post is part of a MassBudget series looking ahead at some major stories to watch for in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 budget debate. StreetsblogMASS will share additional briefs and analysis from MassBudget as new budget proposals are released by the Governor and legislative bodies.
February 3, 2020
Rep. Sabadosa: Western Massachusetts Needs Transit Funding, Too
State Representative Lindsay Sabadosa of Northampton, a Democratic member of the legislature's Joint Committee on Transportation, is pressing for a dedicated source of state funds for the fifteen transit authorities that operate outside of the Boston metropolitan area as lawmakers debate details of a new transportation funding bill this month.
January 22, 2020
Lawsuit: State Illegally Eliminated Carpool Lane On I-93
The Conservation Law Foundation, a Boston-based environmental group, has filed its intent to sue MassDOT over its decision to let single-occupant vehicles into a transit and carpool lane on Interstate 93 north of Boston earlier this year.
October 8, 2019
Beacon Hill Boosts Regional Transit Authorities, With a Catch
A new budget passed in the Massachusetts State House last week would increase funding for the state's fifteen Regional Transit Authorities, which operate transit services for the millions of Bay State residents who live outside of the MBTA's fixed-route service area in greater Boston.
July 30, 2019
Worcester’s Transit Agency Considers Ditching the Farebox
Fares contribute a relatively small portion of Worcester's transit budget, so going fare-free would be a low-cost way to attract many more riders, argues a local public policy research group.
June 3, 2019
