Thread by @Staci__Rubin

What’s happening with the T is more than an inconvenience, it is unacceptable.
Here’s how you can take action during the @MBTA shutdowns: (🧵1/8) act.clf.org/page/43412/act…

Mere days after announcing a month-long shutdown of the #OrangeLine, the MBTA announced a closure of the #GreenLineExtension that serves the same area of Somerville, between the new #UnionSquare branch & Govt Center. ( 2/8)

These closures will be disastrous for riders in Greater Boston who rely on the T every day and who may have limited alternatives during this historic #HeatWave. 🌡️ For many, walking or biking is simply not an option. ( 3/8)

So who’s responsible? @MBTA and State officials have neglected repairs for so long that now a full shutdown is our only chance at having a safe and functioning train. Ongoing safety incidents show the current state of disrepair: (4/8) wbur.org/news/2022/08/0…

No one should have to wonder if their ride to work is safe. But this is the everyday reality for hundreds of thousands of Bostonians. Our transportation system has failed us and now we are forced to bear the burden of the @MBTA’s neglect. (5/8)

During this shutdown, trains will be replaced with shuttle buses, which often double the length of commuting times for riders. To ease this burden, we need dedicated bus lanes along the entire length of the #OrangeLine & #GreenLineExtension. (6/8)

We also support the calls from @RepPressley and @SenatorMarkey for free fares during the shutdown and encourage the @MBTA to increase #CommuterRail trains and eliminate fees or accept CharlieCards. (7/8)

You can help: Reach out to Boston-area Mayors & urge them to create dedicated bus lanes for the MBTA shuttles during the shutdown. (8/8)
@MayorWu @katjballantyne @MayorLungoKoehn @MayorOfMalden
act.clf.org/page/43412/act…