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* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/964040031.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+5%2C+2012&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=MBTA+board+OK%27s+fare+hikes%2C+service+cuts+in+stormy+session MBTA board OK's fare hikes, service cuts in stormy session], by Eric Moskowitz (Apr 5, 2012) | * Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/964040031.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+5%2C+2012&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=MBTA+board+OK%27s+fare+hikes%2C+service+cuts+in+stormy+session MBTA board OK's fare hikes, service cuts in stormy session], by Eric Moskowitz (Apr 5, 2012) | ||
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/963463591.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+2%2C+2012&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=40%25+in+survey+support+a+state+bailout+for+MBTA 40% in survey support a state bailout for MBTA], by Eric Moskowitz (Apr 2, 2012) | * Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/963463591.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+2%2C+2012&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=40%25+in+survey+support+a+state+bailout+for+MBTA 40% in survey support a state bailout for MBTA], by Eric Moskowitz (Apr 2, 2012) | ||
* Boston Globe: [http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/958062198.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Mar+30%2C+2012&author=Powers%2C+Martine&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=IS+DRIVING+A+BETTER+DEAL%3F Is driving a better deal?], by Martine Powers (Mar 20, 2012) | |||
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/940919847.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Mar+27%2C+2012&author=Syre%2C+Steven&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=T+trapped+by+debt T trapped by debt], by Steven Syre (Mar 27, 2012) | * Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/940919847.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Mar+27%2C+2012&author=Syre%2C+Steven&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=T+trapped+by+debt T trapped by debt], by Steven Syre (Mar 27, 2012) | ||
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/928283025.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Mar+16%2C+2012&author=&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=MBTA+crisis+can%27t+be+ignored%3B+time+to+tackle+%60Big+Dig+culture%27 MBTA crisis can't be ignored; time to tackle `Big Dig culture'], by the Editorial Board (Mar 16, 2012) | * Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/928283025.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Mar+16%2C+2012&author=&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=MBTA+crisis+can%27t+be+ignored%3B+time+to+tackle+%60Big+Dig+culture%27 MBTA crisis can't be ignored; time to tackle `Big Dig culture'], by the Editorial Board (Mar 16, 2012) | ||
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2014
- Boston Globe: MBTA union to make pension benefits public, by Beth Healy (Sept 19, 2014)
- Boston Globe: Cost of Green Line extension to increase, by Andy Metzger (Sept 13, 2014)
- Boston Globe: July MBTA ridership grows despite fare hike, by Kiera Blessing (Aug 29, 2014)
- Boston Globe: Scrutiny eases on MBTA pensions, by by Beth Healy (July 4, 2014)
- Boston Globe: Group calls for changes in MBTA retirement fund, by Beth Healy (June 27, 2014)
- Boston Globe: Audit says MBTA station renovations poorly planned, by Martine Powers (June 17, 2014)
- Boston Globe: Inaction in D.C. imperils state highway projects, by Noah Bierman (May 4, 2014)
- Boston Globe: Senate passes transportation bill, by Martine Powers (Apr 14, 2014)
- Boston Globe: MBTA’s late-night train service gets off to strong start, by Martine Powers (Apr 1, 2014)
- Boston Globe: Fare hikes on MBTA subway, bus and commuter rail services proposed, by Martine Powers (Mar 25, 2014)
- Boston Globe: MassDOT OK’s $75m for buses by ’18, by Martine Powers (Feb 13, 2014)
- Boston Globe: RMV fees may rise 10 percent, by Martine Powers (Jan 30, 2014)
- Boston Globe: Patrick whiffs on anti-privatization law, by Scot Lehigh (Jan 14, 2014)
2013
- Boston Globe: Ex-T pension chief recommended $25m investment that went bust, by Beth Healy (Dec 30, 2013)
- Boston Globe: Transportation law explained, by Eric Moskowitz (July 28, 2013)
- Boston Globe: Patrick vetoes transit, local funding from state's budget, by Michael Levenson and Stephanie Ebbert (July 13, 2013)
- Boston Globe: A better tax plan, by Edward L. Glaeser (May 2, 2013)
- Boston Globe: MBTA budget is OK'd with $118m shortfall, by Martine Powers (Apr 11, 2013)
- Boston Globe: Legislature's tax plan lets rare opportunity pass, editorial (Apr 4, 2013)
- Boston Globe: State gets scaled-back transit plan, by Martine Powers (Apr 3, 2013)
- Boston Globe: DeLeo's thriftier transit plan gets some applause, by Martine Powers (Mar 8, 2013)
- Boston Globe: DeLeo won't back Patrick's transit plan, by Martine Powers (Mar 7, 2013)
- Boston Globe: T paints bleak picture on funding, by Martine Powers (Mar 6, 2013)
- Boston Globe: MBTA plans budget despite uncertainty, by Martine Powers (Feb 27, 2013)
- Boston Globe: More hikes in Patrick's blueprint, by Michael Levenson and Noah Bierman (Jan 18, 2013)
- Boston Globe: Patrick's plan is far-reaching, and it deserves a hearing, editorial (Jan 17, 2013)
- Boston Globe: Enormous costs tied to transit inaction, by Eric Moskowitz and Noah Bierman (Jan 13, 2013)
- Boston Globe: Patrick vows new funds for roads, rail, by Eric Moskowitz (Jan 5, 2013)
2012
- Boston Globe: Highway system, T face huge deficits, by Eric Moskowitz (Nov 20, 2012)
- Boston Globe: Mass. Senate passes MBTA bailout, by Eric Moskowitz (June 20, 2012)
- Boston Globe: House OK's bailout for T over Republican objections, unattributed (June 14, 2012)
- Boston Globe: House set to approve $49m in aid for MBTA, by Eric Moskowitz (June 12, 2012)
- Boston Globe: Big Dig pavement crumbles early; repairs to cost $1 million, by Eric Moskowitz (Jun 7, 2012)
- Boston Globe: Lawmakers yet to agree on bridging T funds gap, by Eric Moskowitz (May 28, 2012)
- Boston Globe: A Boston-Cape Cod train would ease traffic woes, editorial (May 19, 2012)
- Boston Globe: Looking for a financial lift, by Martine Powers (Apr 22, 2013)
- Boston Globe: MBTA rescue plan in jeopardy, by Eric Moskowitz (Apr 10, 2012)
- Boston Globe: MBTA board OK's fare hikes, service cuts in stormy session, by Eric Moskowitz (Apr 5, 2012)
- Boston Globe: 40% in survey support a state bailout for MBTA, by Eric Moskowitz (Apr 2, 2012)
- Boston Globe: Is driving a better deal?, by Martine Powers (Mar 20, 2012)
- Boston Globe: T trapped by debt, by Steven Syre (Mar 27, 2012)
- Boston Globe: MBTA crisis can't be ignored; time to tackle `Big Dig culture', by the Editorial Board (Mar 16, 2012)
- Boston Globe: MBTA must put Ride service on firmer financial footing, editorial (Mar 11, 2012)
- Boston Globe: Hundreds rip MBTA budget plan, by Travis Andersen (Feb 14, 2012)
- Boston Globe: Hobbled by Big Dig debts, the T needs new revenues, editorial (Jan 8, 2012)
2011
- Boston Globe: Report spotlights MBTA financial woes, by Eric Moskowitz (Oct 26, 2011)
- Boston Globe: For MBTA, `nuance' means `broke', by Paul McMorrow (Aug 5, 2011)
- Boston Globe: Boston's success depends on T, by Paul McMorrow (Apr 8, 2011)
- Boston Globe: Governor aims to rein in auxiliary transit costs, by Eric Moskowitz (Apr 6, 2011)
- Boston Globe: MBTA forges plan to reduce deficit, by Eric Moskovitz (Feb 23, 2011)
2010
- Boston Globe: Pacheco law blocks contracting, drives up cost of government, by the Editorial Board (Jan 7, 2011)
- Boston Globe: Grand plans, big debts for MBTA, by Charles Chieppo (Nov 13, 2010)
- Boston Globe: MBTA riding high with $1.2m surplus at close of fiscal year, best finish in 5 years, by Eric Moskowitz (Aug 15, 2010)
- CBS Local: Lawmakers divert gas tax funds (Sept 18, 2010)
- Boston Globe: From the Big Dig to the Turnpike Authority, what a long, strange trip it's been, by John Tlumacki (Mar 21, 2010)
- Boston Globe: Fiscal woes at T roll on for another year, by Noah Bierman (Feb 28, 2010)
2009
- Boston Globe: MBTA rolls in budget plan with eye on $160m bailout, by Noah Bierman (Mar 12, 2009)
2005
- Boston Globe: Bush's budget threatens Amtrack service in the region, by keith Reed (Feb 9, 2005)
Reports
- Background on the finances of the MBTA and Regional Transit Authorities, Blue Ribbon Summit on Financing the MBTA and RTAs (Nov 1, 2010)
- MBTA Review, by David F. D’Alessandro, Paul D. Romary, Lisa J. Scannell and Bryan Woliner (Nov 1, 2009)
- Transportation finance in Massachusetts: an unsustainable system, findings of the Massachusetts Transportation Finance Commission (Mar 28, 2007)
- Transportation finance in Massachusetts: building a sustainable transportation financing system, recommendations of the Massachusetts Transportation Finance Commission (Sept 17, 2007)
Resources
- Mass Dept of Transportation
- MBTA Scorecard, financials
- Mass Taxpayer Foundation
- Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional policy: Transportation