Thursday, June 1st 2006


simplified specifics
posted by Mike Mennonno @ 2:40 pm in [ MBTA - ACHTUNG, baby! - fare hike ]

On a suggestion from a reader I’m trying to simplify my recommendations (I don’t see them as demands, and would rather avoid that kind of language). He suggested that three categories seemed relevant:

1 – Rider Input

    ● ROC daily blog

    ● Bulletin board

    ● Full-time Ombudsman

2 – Transparency

    ● Readily available, searchable statistics on budget and labor

    ● Open inquiry into abuses

    ● Full and direct public participation in fare negotiations

3 – Fair Funding from the Commonwealth

    ● Real funding options for the T

    ● Viable debt payment

    ● Increased commitment to public transit

Thanks for the suggestions. I think they’re great.

Anyone have any more?


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