Saturday, March 03, 2012

From The Archives Of Today's Youth In Struggle- The Fight Against Layoffs-Fare Increase-Service Cuts In The Greater Boston MBTA System

Markin comment:

Good slogans but here is one that sums everything up- free, quality mass transportation now!

STAND UP FIGHT BACK!

Join the Youth Affordabili(T) Coalition

We Say: The State Needs To Fund The "T" Now- Stop The Hikes-Stop The Cuts
-Create A Youth Pass So We Can All Afford To Ride

2/13 4:30pm Rally and 6pm Hearing at Boston Public
Library (Copley)
2/14 4pm "Have a Heart" Action at State House
Testify at MBTA hearings (Find the schedule at
www.YouthWayontheM BTA.org/YAC)

Find out how to take action at www.YouthWayontheMBTA.org/YAC

Like "Youth Affordabili(T) Coalition" on facebook

Follow ©YouthWay on twitter

Your Opportuni "T" Is Under Attack!

Proposed HIKES

X Student Monthly LinkPass:
$40, 100% increase

X Student Charlie Card, Bus:
$1.10/ride, 83.3% increase

X Student Charlie Card, Train:
$1.50/ride, 76.5% increase

X Regular fare, Bus: $2.25,
50% increase

X Regular fare, Train, $3.00,
50% increase

X Huge increases for Seniors
& Disabled

Proposed Service Cuts

X No Night or Weekend Service on the Commuter Rail, Green Line E Branch, or Mattapan Trolley

X Elimination of 101 Bus Lines (Check if yours will be gone: www.YouthWayontheMBTA. org/YAC)

If the MBTA proposals pass, will you be able to get to:
any place?

Did you know the MBTA's debt was created by the State House?

Did you know your T fares pay for Big Dig debt?

Why should youth and students have to pay?! [Markin: Why, indeed]

THERE ARE OTHER SOLUTIONS!

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