“As part of an ongoing webinar series on transportation policy in Massachusetts, Transportation for Massachusetts (T4MA) recently hosted three transportation budget experts for a timely discussion on how the Commonwealth funds its public transportation systems, from the subways of the MBTA to rural vanpools that connect small towns.
The event was part of the “People’s Caravan” series, which T4MA is sponsoring to give advocates a more detailed understanding of the state’s transportation history, funding, and policy as the state legislature returns to business in the new year.
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Brian Kane, Executive Director of the MBTA Advisory Board, presented an overview on his work representing the 178 cities and towns across Massachusetts in the MBTA service area.
The Advisory Board’s role is to advocate for these municipalities, with local executives of each community (mayors, town managers, etc.) serving as the board’s members. These 178 municipalities contribute $193 million annually to the MBTA, helping fund its operations.
Kane also spoke to how the MBTA is funded, what their main expenses are, and the challenges and future of funding.
1/10/25 | By Meghan Volcy