The poor #OrangeLine service this week is unacceptable. The T must prioritize immediate steps to ensure that enough cars are in service & can operate without delays. The issues with the new cars must be resolved quickly so they can fully replace the old fleet in the near future.
We're pursuing many initiatives to improve our transportation system. Projects are underway to upgrade Oak Grove & Winchester Center stations, a needs analysis is almost complete for Malden Center, & we're calling for accessibility improvements at the Wakefield commuter station.
I'm leading the effort in the legislature to advance the #FairShareAmendment. If successful, this effort will generate significant new revenues to invest in improving our transportation infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and public transit.
However, since the earliest that Fair Share can be approved on the ballot is 2022, the legislature's Transportation Cmte is drafting legislation to improve public transit, reduce traffic congestion, lower pollution & carbon emissions, & upgrade our transportation infrastructure.
Stay tuned for a survey coming shortly from my office to solicit your feedback and ideas regarding solutions to our transportation challenges.
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