Fare and Service Changes: MBTA Staff Recommendation

In January 2012, the MBTA proposed two possible scenarios to close its projected budget deficit of up to $185 million in Fiscal Year 2013. Since January, nearly 6,000 riders attended 31 public meetings, with nearly 2,000 individuals offering public comment on our proposals. In addition, we received 5,850 emails and more than 400 letters on the proposals.

Based on rider feedback, the MBTA has worked closely with MassDOT to develop a final recommendation to our board. In recent months, the MBTA identified and implemented a series of savings and efficiencies to reduce the initial deficit by $33 million to $159 million. Working with MassDOT, an additional $75 million in operating, administrative and financial changes have been provisionally identified, bringing the final deficit to $84 million.

To close the remaining deficit, the MBTA and MassDOT are proposing a combination of a 23% fare increase and targeted service reductions in addition to one-time revenues. Full details on this recommendation are outlined in the document section below — including all recommended fare and service changes.

Past Documents

Join the Discussion Guide

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Environmental Notification 

On January 31, 2012, the MBTA filed an Environmental Notification Form (ENF) with the Executive Office of Energy and Environment (EEA) for the MBTA′s Potential Service Reductions in 2012.  The ENF was the subject of extensive public review.  EEA accepted comments on the document and on March  9, 2012, EEA issued a Certificate stating that the ENF adequately and properly complied with the MEPA regulations and that no further environmental review was required. 

A copy of the ENF, its support documents as well as a copy of the March 9^th MEPA Certificate can be found below.  For further information on this ENF, please contact Andrew Brennan at abrennan@mbta.com.

Support Documents:

Public Comments