PRESS RELEASES
MBTA Advisory Board Announces New Executive Director
The MBTA Advisory Board, an independent agency overseeing MBTA finances and operations on behalf of cities and towns announced the appointment of Brian Kane as its new Executive Director. “I am grateful for the trust placed in me…
Statement on Governor Baker Proposal
The MBTA Advisory Board, an independent oversight body comprised of mayors and select board chairs supports Governor Baker’s proposal to include municipal representation on the next MBTA governing body.
Anti-racism statement, June 12, 2020
Like many other organizations in the United States, recent events have compelled
this organization to examine and act against racism. I suggest the MBTA Advisory
Board adopt this statement as official policy of the organization.
IN THE NEWS
Pre-tax transit benefit framed as congestion buster
Brian Kane, executive director of the MBTA Advisory Board, said the board voted in March to back the legislation, and considered it an important tool to help the MBTA bring riders back to the system and generate fare revenue that will be necessary to avoid deficits in future years.
MBTA Advisory Board calls for urgent action on creating permanent government panel for transit agency
The MBTA Advisory Board is calling on state leaders to move quickly in creating a permanent governing panel to oversee the transit agency as it grapples with budget issues and decreased ridership since the pandemic began.
Berkshire County shows challenges of net zero carbon emissions
While Massachusetts will require that only electric cars be sold in the state by 2035 to help reduce carbon emissions, the pace of …
As service cuts take effect, MBTA won’t detail the savings
As service cuts take effect, MBTA won’t detail the savings. Critics say it’s rewriting history, pressing ahead with cutbacks justified by a budget …
Governor Charlie Baker has proposed expanding the MBTA board to 7 members
The new board would have seven members, two more than the current panel, including the transportation secretary serving in an ex officio …