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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Page Header” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_image=”https:\/\/transitisessential.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/buses1-1.jpg” scroll_vertical_motion=”0|0|66|100|4|0|-4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”An Accessible, Affordable MBTA is Critical to Massachusetts\u2019s Recovery” text_orientation=”center” button_one_url=”https:\/\/org2.salsalabs.com\/o\/5859\/p\/dia\/action4\/common\/public\/?action_KEY=27151″ button_two_url=”https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdgAx7Ap8yioaeudmJ4-uC3TtuAYzUZDWO5XkJ7khnnlxs-zg\/viewform?usp=sf_link” logo_image_url=”https:\/\/transitisessential.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Asset-1@2x-e1604676995807.png” disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Hero Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”Montserrat|700|||||||” title_line_height=”1.4em” content_text_align=”center” content_line_height=”1.8em” subhead_font=”||||” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(58,52,226,0.93) 0%|rgba(73,108,220,0.7) 0%” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(58,52,226,0.93)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(73,108,220,0.7)” background_color_gradient_end_position=”0%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”-30px||||false|false” animation_style=”fade” link_option_url_new_window=”on” button_one_text_color_hover=”#6eba01″ button_two_text_color_hover=”#6eba01″ button_one_border_color_hover=”#ffffff” button_two_border_color_hover=”#ffffff” button_one_border_radius_hover=”0″ button_two_border_radius_hover=”0″ button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”2″ button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”2″ button_one_bg_color_hover=”#ffffff” button_two_bg_color_hover=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_menu menu_id=”7″ menu_style=”centered” fullwidth_menu=”off” menu_icon_font_size=”120px” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” menu_font=”|600|||||||” menu_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_menu][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”About” module_id=”About” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

ABOUT<\/span><\/h2>\n

Transit is Essential is a diverse coalition of more than 60<\/span> environmental justice, mobility justice, and business organizations<\/span> working to ensure the MBTA is safe, robustly funded, and affordable for everyone in the region.
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Public transit is a public good and is a critical lifeline for many to access essential health services, employment, education, social connections, and opportunities. Unfortunately, the MBTA is underfunded, understaffed, and unable to provide the robust and quality service needed to support the Commonwealth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our coalition advocates for practical solutions that will sustain the MBTA long-term. It’s time to get the MBTA off the fiscal cliff and back on track. <\/span><\/p>\n

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OUR PRIORITIES<\/span><\/h2>\n

We are advocating for solutions that will ensure everyone in the region has access to safe, reliable, and affordable MBTA service\u2014and for sustainable and equitable funding for the MBTA.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our priorities include:<\/span><\/p>\n

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We are committed to ensuring that a low-income fare program is successfully implemented in 2024 and fully funded by the legislature<\/span><\/p>\n

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We are working with the MBTA to improve communications and mitigation efforts while critical work is underway to improve the safety of the rail system. We are also working to ensure the MBTA is supported in its efforts to increase and improve bus service throughout the region. <\/span><\/p>\n

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We are identifying sustainable and equitable funding sources that will ensure the MBTA’s long-term viability.<\/span><\/p>\n

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OUR WINS<\/h2>\n

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Winning Low-Income Fares<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A 10-year effort by Transit is Essential and our coalition partners succeeded in reducing fares for more than 60,000 riders with lower incomes. The program will offer half-priced fares on every MBTA service, including commuter rail and the RIDE paratransit services.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Protecting essential workers and riders<\/strong><\/p>\n

By beating back massive service cuts and staff reductions during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n

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OUR MEMBERS<\/h2>\n

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In The News<\/h2>\n

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WBUR <\/strong><\/span>03\/28\/2024<\/em><\/p>\n

MBTA will offer half-price fares to low-income riders. Here’s how the program would work<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

NBC Boston<\/strong><\/span> 3\/28\/2024<\/em><\/p>\n

MBTA approves low-income fare program, slashing prices for thousands of riders<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

WCVB<\/strong><\/span> 3\/28\/2024<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Low-income MBTA fare reduction unanimously approved<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

WGBH<\/strong><\/span> 2\/12\/2024<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

What you should know about the MBTA’s low-income fare program<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The Somerville Times<\/strong><\/span> 1\/26\/2024<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

MBTA proposes Low-Income Fare Program to benefit riders in 170+ communities<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The Boston Globe<\/strong><\/span> 5\/25\/2022<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

At Park Street, Mayor Wu supports Low-Income fare program for the T<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

StreetsBlog<\/strong><\/span> 5\/25\/2022<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Coalition Rallies for Low-Income Fare Legislation<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

WBZ NewsRadio<\/strong><\/span> 9\/30\/2021<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Public Transit Rally Held On Beacon Hill<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

NBC 10 Boston<\/strong><\/span> 9\/30\/2021<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Rally Calling for MBTA Improvements Held Thursday<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

WBUR<\/strong><\/span> 9\/30\/2021<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Advocates For More T Funding And Oversight Rally On Beacon Hill<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

WCVB<\/strong><\/span> 9\/30\/2021<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Transportation advocates rally at State House for more funding for MBTA<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

WHDH<\/strong><\/span> 9\/30\/2021 <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

These disasters are not accidents: Advocates call for improvements as MBIA problems mount<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The Boston Globe<\/strong><\/span> 9\/30\/2021 <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Advocates call for transit improvements in wake or MBA issues<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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