Wicked Local West Roxbury
January 25, 2012
By Ed Coppinger and Mike Rush
On Jan. 3, 2012, the MBTA announced two different proposals to raise fares and cut service to combat a looming $161 million budget gap. Both proposals that the MBTA outlined would severely impact MBTA service around the state, but the Parkway, in particular, would be hit especially hard. While we understand that fares may need to be raised and that some service cuts may be necessary, the MBTA should reconsider its plans to shutter the 37, 38, 40, 51 and 52 bus lines and cut commuter rail service in West Roxbury.