Is fare-free MBTA more economical for the Commonwealth?
Many years of commuting on the T has made it clear that one of the biggest impediments to a more efficient and reliable system is our insistence on collecting fares. When I was younger, the Green Line above ground simply did not collect fares. It did seem a bit silly the T would let us […]
#FixTheMBTA: Why I’m running for Governor of Massachusetts
The majority of my life I’ve lived in Boston, Massachusetts and used the MBTA for commuting to school and work daily. When I was 13, I began commuting to Boston Latin School from Dorchester via the red and green lines. I’m now 34 and am constantly shocked and appalled that if anything the MBTA has […]
Musings from a habitual MBTA user
While sweating on a hot and humid subterranean MBTA platform watching packed trains come and go one typically ponders upon many things. Will I ever get out of here? Who are all these people and where are they going? Why do I have more fans in my apartment than this T station? Did it get […]
The Cash Train
While hopping on a Red Line train to Porter Square to meet up with the Boston Sports Fan, Mr. Joshua Gansie, I noticed the T seemed to be broadcasting a victory message alerting us that it has finally solved all of its budget woes. That or this destination display glitch is yet another fine example […]
Werewolves of the T
While waiting for a green line train at the Park Street MBTA station, a familiar tune rang through the air. Walking to the source made me realize it was the 1978 Zevon hit song Werewolves of London. For some strange reason, sometimes, when I’m biking around the city, high on adrenaline and endorphins, I like […]
Last Call on the MBTA
Earlier this week, the Boston Globe published an article calling out Mayor Tom Menino to be more vocal about the MBTA and urging his to use some of his political power to push the MBTA to make changes. The mayor has little direct control over the situation, but few political leaders in the state have […]