Recommended Readings: Boston’s MBTA
In the spirit of a call from Ethan Zuckerman, the director of the MIT Center for Civic Media, for more “wide news” — news that reflects society’s diversity of opinions — we’ve been sending out some recommended readings for each of our events that cut across the spectrum. This month, our topic is “Why Aren’t We Moving? An Inside Look at the MBTA.” We have a few suggested starting points, organized to hopefully offer a variety of angles on this month’s topic.
Please note that these are by no means meant to be thorough, but rather, the readings are merely meant as a place to begin our conversation, as well as a way of showcasing some of the conversations already happening.
Historical Perspectives:
- How Boston Got Its “T,” CityLab
- The MBTA’s Long, Winding, Infuriating Road to Failure, Boston Globe
The Green Line Extension & The Future of the T:
- T Planning $3.5b Green Line Train of Future, Commonwealth
- Here Are the “Big Ideas” That Could Change the MBTA, Boston.com
- Green Line Extension Prompts Debate, Community Efforts to Assist Development, Tufts Daily
Public Viewpoints:
- Poll: Transportation Is Still Bad and Needs More Money, Mass. Residents Say, WBUR
- MBTA’s Poor Station Conditions Are a Campaign Issue, Boston Globe
- The Incredible, Inequitable MBTA, DigBoston
-Adam Gismondi, @AdamGismondi, Civic Media Researcher for Civic Series