Transit Advisory Committee Meetings
Transit Advisory Committee Meeting - February
We hope to see you at the February 6, 2019 Transit Advisory Committee Meeting at the Cambridge Citywide Senior Center , 806 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139.
RSVP for the February 2019 C-TAC Meeting
LOCATION
806 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139

DATE AND TIME
02/06/19 5:30pm - 02/06/19 7:30pm

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What's Happening
MBTA releases Better Bus Project proposals

On January 28, the MBTA released proposals to change bus service coming out of the Better Bus Project. The service change proposals affect many routes including the following routes in Cambridge:
The MBTA also have proposed changes to routes serving other areas in the region. Click the button below to see all the proposals and to provide feedback on them.
The Better Bus Project team are planning various outreach activities through the beginning of March. Click the button below to visit the Better Bus Project website with more information.
MBTA proposes a fare increase for July 2019
On January 28, the MBTA proposed a fare increase to be implemented on July 1. The proposal is to increase fares by 6 to 7 percent depending on the specific fare type.

1/28 Commonwealth Magazine ( story )
1/28 Boston Globe [$] ( story and interactive )
1/28 WCVB ( video and story )
1/28 WBZ CBS ( story )
1/28 WBUR 90.9 ( audio )
MBTA to host community meetings to discuss new fare collection system and Better Bus Project proposals

The MBTA will visit several communities throughout greater Boston to present the Better Bus Project proposals and solicit public input on the new fare collection system. Project staff presented to the Fiscal Management and Control Board some of the outreach strategies on January 28.
Other MBTA news

1/7 MBTA to purchase fleet of new hybrid buses - Boston Herald ( story )
1/8 New MBTA GM states big disruptions may be necessary to fix the MBTA ( story )
1/14 First revenue service of new MBTA Orange Line train delayed by several months - Boston Globe ( story )
1/14 Green Line Extension project team updated the Fiscal Management and Control board on design and construction progress ( MBTA presentation )
1/14 MBTA: No snags so far on Green Line Extension work - Boston Herald ( story )

Letters, Editorials, and Opinions
MBTA's long-term plan is inadequate - Wicked Local Cambridge / Cambridge Chronicle & Tab ( letter )
A to-do list for Steve Poftak at the MBTA - Boston Globe ( editorial )
Public Meetings