The T Riders Union and other community organizations gathered in front of the Massachusetts State House Jan. 23, 2012 to rally against proposed MBTA fare hikes and service changes. The protesters argue that the changes will greatly affect lower income, elderly and disabled communities already displayed by the recession. (Part of the video is in Spanish with English translation.)
Posts Tagged 'transit justice'
Focus on Public Transit Justice
Published January 25, 2012 Global Wire Associates Leave a CommentTags: fare hikes, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, MBTA, public transportation, T Riders Union, transit justice
Focus on Transit Justice
Published June 14, 2011 Global Wire Associates Leave a CommentTags: alternatives for community and environment, environmental justice, public transportation, T Riders Union, transit justice
A group of Boston teens held a press conference in conjunction with Alternatives for Community and Environment (ACE) and the T Riders Union June 10 upon the release of their new report exploring why the MBTA should consider a youth pass program and the larger problem of public transit injustice.
MBTA Gets Tech-Savvy
Published September 11, 2010 Global Wire Associates Leave a CommentTags: apps, Deval Patrick, Gloria L Fox, MBTA, mobiles, public transportation, smartphones, transit justice, urban policy
Gov Deval Patrick & Rep. Gloria Fox were on hand at Ruggles Station Sept. 9 for the launch of real-time bus location and arrival information on mbta.com/apps.
