Stop the cuts! Stop the hikes!

Updated March 2012

The MBTA has released two drastic proposals to raise fares and cut service to fill a $161 million budget gap. Both plans will decimate our public transit system and throw our communities into crisis—especially devastating young people, seniors and lower-income riders.

Although the proposal has passed, MBTA fare hikes and service cuts won't start until July 1. There's still time to show Governor Patrick, Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo and MassDOT that these changes are unacceptable and demand a moratorium to fare increases and service cuts in Massachusetts.

What can we do to stop this?

Find out more. What's causing the financial problems?
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Thank you for your support!

See ACE members speaking on the effects of fare hikes and service cuts at our January 23 rally. Video by @taliawhyte.

MBTA debt crushes riders: See something, say something

Take action!

We only have till March before service cuts and fare increase recommendations are given to the MBTA board for their April vote (the T is required by law to have a balanced budget by each April). Changes will be implemented in July 2012.

Sign our online petition. Print copies of our paper petition and collect signatures. Get the petition in Spanish.
Call your legislators and ask them to fix the T. Encourage them to attend upcoming fare increase and service cuts hearings and ask them to implement our Fast Five immediate solutions to the MBTA debt problem and find long-term fixes.
Find out more about our Fast Five!
Spread the word! Get the images from our poster to share and use as profile pictures.
Be a part of the conversation! Use the hashtags #Tcuts and #TFareHike on Twitter to share your perspective on the MBTA's proposals and the importance of public transportation.
Share materials! Find us at an upcoming action to pick up buttons and stickers.
Sign on as a supporting organization! Are you a member of a community group? Contact us to become a co-sponsor of upcoming actions and events.
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