WCVB: “Boston mayor’s transportation plan targets rideshare, MBTA, speeding” “I would say he is working hard, his heart is in the right place.” But the head of WalkBoston says Boston lags behind New York and San Francisco when it comes to more expensive changes, like building safer crosswalks and installing cameras to catch red light …
Bay State Banner: “Elected officials blast planned MBTA fare hikes” Brendan Kearney, communications director for WalkBoston, said, “Massachusetts is not short on ideas [to raise revenue for the T]. What is lacking is the political will.” Posted March 6, 2019
Why invest in WalkBoston? Walkability contributes to the quality of life in a town or neighborhood, encouraging residents and visitors to shop locally; helping to attract retail, workplaces and associated employees; and raising real estate values, civic pride, and community involvement. An investment in WalkBoston shows a commitment to promoting walkable business districts and neighborhoods. …
WBUR: “Proposed T Fare Hikes Get Pushback From Community At Hearing” Brendan Kearney of the group WalkBoston said policymakers need to rethink the way transit is funded rather than always resorting to fare hikes. “This problem has been studied extensively — what is lacking is the political will,” said Kearney. “We encourage the MBTA to …
WalkBoston is greatly concerned that the MBTA’s proposal to increase fares will reduce public transit ridership and increase driving, congestion, and greenhouse gas emissions. This is the wrong direction for the Greater Boston area and for Massachusetts as a whole. We need more people riding transit, not fewer, if we are to meet our climate …