Focus on Public Transit Justice

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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.)

14 June 2011

Focus on Transit Justice

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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.