As a part of the Fare Transformation project, notice is hereby given pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 3 that the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will hold a virtual public hearing and accept public comments regarding a proposed new regulation,  703 CMR 5.00 Fare Evasion.

The proposed regulation is established pursuant to M.G.L. c. 159, §101 and promotes revenue collection and addresses issues related to the fraudulent or illegal evasion of fare payments on vehicles or ferries owned by or operated for the MBTA. 703 CMR 5.00 establishes a process by which violators may be issued a noncriminal citation and assessed a fine proportionate to the nature of the offense.

A virtual public hearing will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2021, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Testimony may be presented orally at the public hearing or in writing. While MBTA encourages all interested parties to submit testimony in advance of the hearing, written comments will be accepted until 8 PM on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Written comments must be submitted by email or postal mail. Email is strongly preferred.

• Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
• Office of the General Counsel
• 10 Park Plaza, Room 3510
• Boston, MA 02116
• [email protected]

A physical copy of proposed 703 CMR 5.00 may be obtained by contacting Rachel Morse at the address above or by email at [email protected]. Email is strongly preferred.

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