If You Could Tell the New MBTA Chief, “Fix This!” What Would It Be?
We want to hear your advice for the new head of Boston’s transit system
If You Could Tell the New MBTA Chief, “Fix This!” What Would It Be?
We want to hear your advice for the new head of Boston’s transit system
If we all agree the MBTA is broken, here’s a question: What would you do to fix it? Or, put another way, where would you begin to fix it?
Tell us. (See our form below.)
The nation’s fourth busiest rapid transit system, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Agency, oversees subway, bus, commuter rail, and ferry systems serving 176 communities. The troubled agency has battled service cuts, safety incidents, deadly accidents, staffing shortages, and ongoing speed restrictions on the T that continue to hamper travel for hundreds of thousands of commuters.
Governor Maura Healey has named Phillip Eng as the T’s new general manager. The former president of the Long Island Rail Road, Eng has a reputation for fixing big transportation problems and vows to regain the public’s trust in the MBTA.
The BU community relies heavily on the T, especially the B Branch of the Green Line and the No. 57 bus. So, here’s your chance to let Eng know your biggest beef with the MBTA. What ideas do you have for fixing it? What steps do you suggest to restore confidence in the system?
Fill out our form and return it by April 28. Include your school and grad year if you’re a student or your title if you’re a faculty or staff member. We’ll publish a roundup of the best ideas.
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