Thursday, November 5, 2020

SAVE THE FERRY! - Upcoming Important Virtual Meetings

 


Save the Ferry

 

The MBTA is discussing the possible elimination of ferry service to Hull and the south shore.  Over the coming months many important decisions will be made regarding the future of public transit due to financial concerns at the MBTA brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.  It is imperative that the MBTA know your thoughts on the decisions being made.  Let your voice be heard by attending virtual meetings and/or providing comments at the links provided.

 

 Upcoming Important meetings (all meetings virtual):

 

11/9 - 11:00AM:  MBTA Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB)

Recommendations regarding service cuts, including possible elimination of ferry service, to be made at this meeting.

Public Comments including voice messages can be made at:

https://www.mbta.com/events/2020-11-09/fiscal-and-management-control-board-meeting

Let the FMCB know why public transportation and ferry service is important to you!

 

11/19 – 10:00AM:  Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

 Discussion to shift capital funds to the MBTA operational budget

https://www.bostonmpo.org/calendar/day/2020-11-19

 

11/23 – 6:00PM:  MBTA Forging Ahead Virtual Public Meeting:  South Shore Region

Discussion regarding MBTA plans for service cuts and future transit operations

https://www.mbta.com/events/2020-11-23/forging-ahead-virtual-public-meeting-south-shore-region-6

 

Links to additional information and materials:

 

https://www.town.hull.ma.us/community-development-planning/webforms/petition-save-ferries

https://www.savetheferry.org

https://joanmeschino.com/save-our-transit

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