Study: Mass. transit passenger safety put in peril

Courtesy Newsvine - business  Wed, 11/04/2009 - 11:23

A sweeping review of MBTA finances found the largest transportation provider in Massachusetts has relied on an overly optimistic and unsustainable financing model that now is compromising safety because it cannot fund critical maintenance and equipment replacements.


 

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