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== News == | == News == | ||
=== 2014 === | |||
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/09/19/boston-carmen-union-agrees-divulge-some-pension-data-but-keeps-most-private/51l5j5reTy0TTr9Y3FhlwK/story.html MBTA union to make pension benefits public], by Beth Healy (Sept 19, 2014) | * Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/09/19/boston-carmen-union-agrees-divulge-some-pension-data-but-keeps-most-private/51l5j5reTy0TTr9Y3FhlwK/story.html MBTA union to make pension benefits public], by Beth Healy (Sept 19, 2014) | ||
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/08/29/july-ridership-grows-despite-fare-hike/6sRZsl47Rg1GVano6lmoaJ/story.html July MBTA ridership grows despite fare hike], by Kiera Blessing (Aug 29, 2014) | * Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/08/29/july-ridership-grows-despite-fare-hike/6sRZsl47Rg1GVano6lmoaJ/story.html July MBTA ridership grows despite fare hike], by Kiera Blessing (Aug 29, 2014) | ||
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* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/01/30/rmv-fees-increase-percent/i3H6EX1FEnLRgJYPJiNIpN/story.html RMV fees may rise 10 percent], by Martine Powers (Jan 30, 2014) | * Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/01/30/rmv-fees-increase-percent/i3H6EX1FEnLRgJYPJiNIpN/story.html RMV fees may rise 10 percent], by Martine Powers (Jan 30, 2014) | ||
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/editorials/2014/01/24/governor-patrick-whiffs-pacheco-law/Np7uS763kIHbIxfvkLXRpN/story.html Patrick whiffs on anti-privatization law], by Scot Lehigh (Jan 14, 2014) | * Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/editorials/2014/01/24/governor-patrick-whiffs-pacheco-law/Np7uS763kIHbIxfvkLXRpN/story.html Patrick whiffs on anti-privatization law], by Scot Lehigh (Jan 14, 2014) | ||
=== 2013 === | |||
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/12/20/former-mbta-pension-fund-chief-recommended-million-hedge-fund-investment-that-went-bust/baNMRcCLcdIoitY8xqx66M/story.html Ex-T pension chief recommended $25m investment that went bust], by Beth Healy (Dec 30, 2013) | * Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/12/20/former-mbta-pension-fund-chief-recommended-million-hedge-fund-investment-that-went-bust/baNMRcCLcdIoitY8xqx66M/story.html Ex-T pension chief recommended $25m investment that went bust], by Beth Healy (Dec 30, 2013) | ||
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/1412901901.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jul+28%2C+2013&author=Powers%2C+Martine&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Transportation+law+explained Transportation law explained], by Eric Moskowitz (July 28, 2013) | * Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/1412901901.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jul+28%2C+2013&author=Powers%2C+Martine&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Transportation+law+explained Transportation law explained], by Eric Moskowitz (July 28, 2013) | ||
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* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/1268866098.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jan+13%2C+2013&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric%3B+Bierman%2C+Noah&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Enormous+costs+tied+to+transit+inaction Enormous costs tied to transit inaction], by Eric Moskowitz and Noah Bierman (Jan 13, 2013) | * Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/1268866098.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jan+13%2C+2013&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric%3B+Bierman%2C+Noah&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Enormous+costs+tied+to+transit+inaction Enormous costs tied to transit inaction], by Eric Moskowitz and Noah Bierman (Jan 13, 2013) | ||
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/1266456014.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jan+5%2C+2013&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Patrick+vows+new+funds+for+roads%2C+rail Patrick vows new funds for roads, rail], by Eric Moskowitz (Jan 5, 2013) | * Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/1266456014.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jan+5%2C+2013&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Patrick+vows+new+funds+for+roads%2C+rail Patrick vows new funds for roads, rail], by Eric Moskowitz (Jan 5, 2013) | ||
=== 2012 === | |||
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/1171299841.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Nov+20%2C+2012&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Highway+system%2C+T+face+huge+deficits Highway system, T face huge deficits], by Eric Moskowitz (Nov 20, 2012) | * Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/1171299841.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Nov+20%2C+2012&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Highway+system%2C+T+face+huge+deficits Highway system, T face huge deficits], by Eric Moskowitz (Nov 20, 2012) | ||
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/1021088890.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jun+20%2C+2012&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Mass.+Senate+passes+MBTA+bailout Mass. Senate passes MBTA bailout], by Eric Moskowitz (June 20, 2012) | * Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/1021088890.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jun+20%2C+2012&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Mass.+Senate+passes+MBTA+bailout Mass. Senate passes MBTA bailout], by Eric Moskowitz (June 20, 2012) | ||
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* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/921271591.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Feb+14%2C+2012&author=Andersen%2C+Travis&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Hundreds+rip+MBTA+budget+plan Hundreds rip MBTA budget plan], by Travis Andersen (Feb 14, 2012) | * Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/921271591.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Feb+14%2C+2012&author=Andersen%2C+Travis&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Hundreds+rip+MBTA+budget+plan Hundreds rip MBTA budget plan], by Travis Andersen (Feb 14, 2012) | ||
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/914516470.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jan+8%2C+2012&author=&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Hobbled+by+Big+Dig+debts%2C+the+T+needs+new+revenues Hobbled by Big Dig debts, the T needs new revenues], editorial (Jan 8, 2012) | * Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/914516470.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jan+8%2C+2012&author=&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Hobbled+by+Big+Dig+debts%2C+the+T+needs+new+revenues Hobbled by Big Dig debts, the T needs new revenues], editorial (Jan 8, 2012) | ||
=== 2011 === | |||
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/900469124.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Oct+26%2C+2011&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Report+spotlights+MBTA+financial+woes Report spotlights MBTA financial woes], by Eric Moskowitz (Oct 26, 2011) | * Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/900469124.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Oct+26%2C+2011&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Report+spotlights+MBTA+financial+woes Report spotlights MBTA financial woes], by Eric Moskowitz (Oct 26, 2011) | ||
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/881263526.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Aug+5%2C+2011&author=McMorrow%2C+Paul&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=For+MBTA%2C+%60nuance%27+means+%60broke%27 For MBTA, `nuance' means `broke'], by Paul McMorrow (Aug 5, 2011) | * Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/881263526.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Aug+5%2C+2011&author=McMorrow%2C+Paul&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=For+MBTA%2C+%60nuance%27+means+%60broke%27 For MBTA, `nuance' means `broke'], by Paul McMorrow (Aug 5, 2011) | ||
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* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/860159139.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+6%2C+2011&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Governor+aims+to+rein+in+auxiliary+transit+costs Governor aims to rein in auxiliary transit costs], by Eric Moskowitz (Apr 6, 2011) | * Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/860159139.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+6%2C+2011&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Governor+aims+to+rein+in+auxiliary+transit+costs Governor aims to rein in auxiliary transit costs], by Eric Moskowitz (Apr 6, 2011) | ||
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/853191077.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Feb+23%2C+2011&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=MBTA+forges+plan+to+reduce+deficit MBTA forges plan to reduce deficit], by Eric Moskovitz (Feb 23, 2011) | * Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/853191077.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Feb+23%2C+2011&author=Moskowitz%2C+Eric&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=MBTA+forges+plan+to+reduce+deficit MBTA forges plan to reduce deficit], by Eric Moskovitz (Feb 23, 2011) | ||
=== 2010 === | |||
* Boston Globe: [http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/editorials/articles/2011/01/07/pacheco_law_blocks_contracting_drives_up_cost_of_government/ Pacheco law blocks contracting, drives up cost of government], by the Editorial Board (Jan 7, 2011) | * Boston Globe: [http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/editorials/articles/2011/01/07/pacheco_law_blocks_contracting_drives_up_cost_of_government/ Pacheco law blocks contracting, drives up cost of government], by the Editorial Board (Jan 7, 2011) | ||
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/763639658.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Nov+13%2C+2010&author=Chieppo%2C+Charles&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Grand+plans%2C+big+debts+for+MBTA Grand plans, big debts for MBTA], by Charles Chieppo (Nov 13, 2010) | * Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/763639658.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Nov+13%2C+2010&author=Chieppo%2C+Charles&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Grand+plans%2C+big+debts+for+MBTA Grand plans, big debts for MBTA], by Charles Chieppo (Nov 13, 2010) | ||
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* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/404769111.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Mar+21%2C+2010&author=Anonymous&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=From+the+Big+Dig+to+the+Turnpike+Authority%2C+what+a+long%2C+strange+trip+it%27s+been From the Big Dig to the Turnpike Authority, what a long, strange trip it's been], by John Tlumacki (Mar 21, 2010) | * Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/404769111.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Mar+21%2C+2010&author=Anonymous&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=From+the+Big+Dig+to+the+Turnpike+Authority%2C+what+a+long%2C+strange+trip+it%27s+been From the Big Dig to the Turnpike Authority, what a long, strange trip it's been], by John Tlumacki (Mar 21, 2010) | ||
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/404738174.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Feb+28%2C+2010&author=Bierman%2C+Noah&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Fiscal+woes+at+T+roll+on+for+another+year Fiscal woes at T roll on for another year], by Noah Bierman (Feb 28, 2010) | * Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/404738174.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Feb+28%2C+2010&author=Bierman%2C+Noah&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=Fiscal+woes+at+T+roll+on+for+another+year Fiscal woes at T roll on for another year], by Noah Bierman (Feb 28, 2010) | ||
=== 2009 === | |||
* Boston Globe: [https://secure.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/405144973.html?FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Mar+12%2C+2009&author=Bierman%2C+Noah&pub=Boston+Globe&edition=&startpage=&desc=MBTA+rolls+in+budget+plan+with+eye+on+%24160m+bailout MBTA rolls in budget plan with eye on $160m bailout], by Noah Bierman (Mar 12, 2009) | |||
== Reports == | == Reports == | ||
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News
2014
- Boston Globe: MBTA union to make pension benefits public, by Beth Healy (Sept 19, 2014)
- Boston Globe: July MBTA ridership grows despite fare hike, by Kiera Blessing (Aug 29, 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: 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: 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)
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