Regional Rail needs your support!
The MBTA’s lack of a clear commitment to Commuter Rail electrification in the CIP is troubling. Although there are line items related to Regional Rail studies, new vehicles, and even the new maintenance facility, no explicit commitments to Phase 1 of Regional Rail or electric multiple units leave us disappointed. We need you to show your support through making a public comment on the CIP.
How to Help:
Copy the text below in your email and send your message to
cipengagement@mbta.com and CC: cip@transitmatters.info.
This helps us track how many riders are sending in supportive comments for Regional Rail. Feel free to add your own language to it (e.g., tell the T what fast Regional Rail would mean for you) or just use our copy. Thanks for your help! Email Link
Dear MBTA Capital Investment Plan Team,
I am writing to express my support for, and urge you to include, meaningful investments towards building a fast, frequent, clean Regional Rail system in this year’s MBTA Capital Investment Plan. The draft of the 2023-2027 Capital Investment Plan (CIP) includes only vague mentions of Rail Transformation with no real mention of electrification. The inadequate allocation of planning funding that is present will not enable us to reach climate goals, lower congestion, or increase ridership. I urge the T to complete electrification on the Providence/Stoughton Line, as well as begin design and pre-construction work on the Fairmount, and Newburyport/Rockport lines. I also urge the T to complete “no regrets investments” on the Worcester Line, the Old Colony network, and the Haverhill Line. Thank you for your hard work and the many positive investments in the CIP; we hope we will be able to celebrate further investments in Rail Electrification and Transformation in the final draft.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]