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Pages tagged "Transit press"

Long-promised tap-to-pay system for T finally approaching rollout

By Tiziana Dearing and Rob Lane | Jun 04, 2024

Stacy Thompson of the advocacy group Livable Streets and Chris Dempsey of the urban design firm Speck Dempsey join Radio Boston to discuss the MBTA's announcement that it will launch a long-delayed tap-to-pay fare system this summer.

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu divides West Roxbury over Centre Street redesign

By Lance Reynolds | Jun 01, 2024

“For people who felt really strongly that bike lanes were the end of the world, it doesn’t matter what the data shows,” Thompson said. “At the end of the day, what we have to focus on is if the street is safer, and the answer is yes.”

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House budget plan spends big on the T, funds shelter system at half of expected cost

By Tiziana Dearing and Rob Lane | Apr 11, 2024

Stacy Thompson, Executive Director of LivableStreets, joins WBUR's Radio Boston to discuss a budget plan for the upcoming fiscal year released by the Massachusetts House Wednesday which calls for nearly $200 million more in direct assistance to the MBTA than in the proposal put forth by Gov. Maura Healey last year.

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MBTA to pay Chinese company another $148 million to get new Red and Orange Line cars by end of 2027

By Taylor Dolven | Mar 28, 2024

“This is not an isolated incident, it is indicative of a larger pattern of mismanagement of large procurement contracts,” Thompson said. “I hope this is a wakeup call that the governor and the T will be taking a closer look at similar contacts, especially the fare transformation project, which is also hundreds of millions of dollars over budget and years delayed.”

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Boston to spend $8 million to keep three bus routes fare-free

By State House News | Feb 07, 2024

"Boston, Merrimack Valley, Worcester and many other communities across the country have demonstrated bold leadership in the face of strong skepticism," LivableStreets Alliance Executive Director Stacy Thompson said in a statement provided by Wu's office. "But the last few years, and thousands of happy bus riders, have proven that fare free buses are a straightforward way to increase transit ridership, ease financial burden for many, and bring a little joy back to the T. The success of Boston's fare free bus program is undeniable and we're thrilled that Boston is extending this program."

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Three T Bus Routes In Boston To Stay Fare-Free Until 2026

By Chris Lisinski | Feb 06, 2024

"Boston, Merrimack Valley, Worcester and many other communities across the country have demonstrated bold leadership in the face of strong skepticism," LivableStreets Alliance Executive Director Stacy Thompson said in a statement provided by Wu's office. "But the last few years, and thousands of happy bus riders, have proven that fare free buses are a straightforward way to increase transit ridership, ease financial burden for many, and bring a little joy back to the T. The success of Boston's fare free bus program is undeniable and we're thrilled that Boston is extending this program."

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Boston Mayor Wu extends fare-free bus pilot for two years at $8.4M

By Gayla Cawley | Feb 06, 2024

“Boston, Merrimack Valley, Worcester and many other communities across the country have demonstrated bold leadership in the face of strong skepticism,” Stacy Thompson, executive director of LivableStreets Alliance, said in a statement. “The success of Boston’s fare-free program is undeniable and we’re thrilled that Boston is extending this program.”

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Boston wants T buses to be free to ride. The T wants to charge. What happens next?

By Taylor Dolven | Jan 29, 2024

“Based on the governor’s public commitments, I thought that after municipalities used their own funds to prove this was viable, we would see this kind of leadership from the governor,” said Stacy Thompson, executive director of LivableStreets Alliance, a transportation advocacy organization.

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Senator Markey Legislation Tackles Skyrocketing Roadway Safety and Climate Crisis

By Ed Markey | Jan 25, 2024

“At the local level, cities and towns have been doing their part to reduce emissions and make our streets safer, greener, and more livable. However, without standard at the federal level, progress has been uneven. These bills fill that critical gap. We are so grateful for Senator Markey’s leadership and partnership and look forward to working with him to advance these important bills,” said Stacy Thompson, Executive Director at LivableStreets Alliance. 

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FARE GAME

By Dan Atkinson | Jan 22, 2024

“There are still a lot of open questions around fare validation,” said Stacey Thompson, executive director of LiveableStreets Alliance, which advocates for “just and inclusive policies, processes, and public spaces that ensure all people have safe and accessible mobility and housing options.” Thompson continued, “There’s a colossal difference between well-trained ambassadors at rail or commuter rail stops where there is likely to be a gate as opposed to potentially having evaluation on buses.

“I don’t think there’s a practical way to put a T ambassador on the bus for fare validation.”

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