Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

Join the Discussion - MBTA Fare and Service Changes

Today the MBTA is serving more people more efficiently than ever before—with customers taking more than 1.3 million trips every weekday. Despite this, the T faces one of the most serious financial crises in its history.

In Fiscal Year 2013 (July 2012 to June 2013), available revenues are projected to be as much as $185 million below operating expenses. This structural deficit will continue to grow through Fiscal Year 2016 and beyond under current conditions. To maintain financial stability, the T will have to make decisions in the next few months that will significantly impact fares and service. This information describes in detail the options under consideration and how they will affect you.

Join the Discussion Guide

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If requested in advance, the MBTA will make available copies of the printed materials in other languages.

Public Comments

The MBTA′s public outreach process continues with the acceptance of public comment through March 12, 2012 electronically at mbta.com, by email at fareproposal@mbta.com, via mail to MBTA, Ten Park Plaza, Boston, Ma 02116, Attention: Fare Proposal Committee, and by phone at 617-222-3200/ TTY (617) 222-5146.

Documents

Join the Discussion Guide — Audio

Introduction	MP3
Financial Overview	MP3
A More Efficient MBTA	MP3
What Are the Options	MP3
Service Improvements	MP3
Scenario 1 Fare Increase	MP3
Scenario 1 Service Reductions	MP3
Scenario 2 Fare Increase	MP3
Scenario 2 Service Reductions	MP3
Please Join the Discussion	MP3
Fore More Information	MP3
Close	MP3

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.  Now that this ENF has been filed with MEPA, it will be subjected to public review and comment as part of the MEPA process.  MEPA will accept comments on this ENF prior to making its determination and issuing a certificate on its adequacy.  Comments should be addressed to the following:

Secretary Richard K. Sullivan, Jr.
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)
Attn: MEPA Office -- EEA No. 14861
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900
Boston MA 02114

Comments must be submitted to MEPA no later than Tuesday, February 28, 2012

A copy of the ENF and its support documents can be found below.  For further information on this ENF, please contact Andrew Brennan at abrennan@mbta.com.

Support Documents:

Public Meetings

Meeting spaces are accessible to people with disabilities. American Sign Language interpreters and assistive listening devices will be provided. If you need an accommodation in order to fully participate in the meeting (e.g. alternate format of handouts, language translators, etc.), please contact Trish Foley 617-973-7073 or fareproposal@mbta.com, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.