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Transportation Forum Highlights Southcoast Rail

Taylor Cormier — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 23:27:46 +0000

A panel of transportation officials weighed in on ongoing and planned projects on the Southcoast and throughout the state Thursday afternoon.

Representatives from SRPEDD, SRTA, MBTA, and Southcoast Rail briefed the public on the challenges they face and what can be expected in the near future in terms of progress

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SRTA Bus Fares Increase

Jack Peterson — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:36:21 +0000

The Southeast regional Transit Authority's Advisory Board has approved a compromise on fare increases after weeks of lobbying by Bus Riders United and other political action groups.

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SRTA Board Delays Vote On Demand Response Fees

Jim Phillips — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 01:17:01 +0000

The Southeast Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board has tabled a proposal that would increase rates for demand response service for the disabled.

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SRTA Proposes Fare Changes, Seniors Not Happy

Taylor Cormier — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 21:55:25 +0000

Younger people are pleased with, while senior citizens are balking at the bus fare changes proposed by SRTA.

Southeastern Regional Transit Authority administrator Erik Rousseau explained the changes as a flat fee with one free transfer for $1

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Hearing On Local Bus Rates

Jack Peterson — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:10:16 +0000

The Southeasteatern Regional Transit Authority heard from a number of local residents at a public hearing Wednesday night regarding their proposed rate hike.

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SRTA Fares May Be Going Up

Jack Peterson — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 13:44:55 +0000

The fare to ride SRTA buses may be going up. According to published reports, officials are proposing to charge riders a flat fee with one free transfer in exchange for a 25-cent increase in fare. the changes, which also include the introduction of charlie cards (reusable, rechargeable tickets) to collect the fares and a series [...]