In response to the service cuts and fare increases recently proposed by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Somerville and Medford residents will be able to give their input at two public meetings scheduled for this month.
State Representatives Paul Donato (D−Medford, Malden), Carl Sciortino (D−Medford, Somerville) and Sean Garballey (D−Arlington, Medford) along with State Sen. Patricia Jehlen (D−Middlesex) will be holding a public informational meeting tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Medford City Hall.
The MBTA will be holding a public meeting on Feb. 28 at 6:00 p.m. at Somerville High School, and is also holding many public meetings across the area to gather public comments on its two proposals, which could include the discontinuation of the 96 bus route from Davis to Harvard Square that serves Tufts along Boston and College Avenues.
The proposals may also include a Charlie Card fare increase from $1.25 to $1.75 for a bus ride and from $1.70 to $2.40 for a subway trip.
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