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Occupy MBTA

2012-03-03T02:53:58Z

Ethancontinifield: /* March 14th - Lunch hour Flash Mob at Transportation building, 10 Park Plaza, Boston */

<blockquote>'''''For the third time in ten years, the MBTA is offering its riders a choice between draconian service cuts and draconian fare increases in an effort to close a budget gap caused by legacy debt...We will not let our government balance its books on the backs of working people any longer... Debt relief for the MBTA can close the budget gaps without asking the poorest among us to carry a heavier burden and is good for T riders, T workers, T management--good for the entire 99%!''''' - ''from a [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xssJ1y0Gedlt-gOGqSygGoFfld0oDOHcendgJaOor5U/edit?hl=en_US draft statement] we are working on''</blockquote>
= Fight fare hikes and service cuts =

=== Planning Meetings ===

Occupy the MBTA meets at 6pm Fridays at SEIU 615, 26 West St. Boston, and at 5 on Sundays at the Occupy Boston 'Strategic Action Assembly', 5 pm at community Church on Sundays

*[[OccupyMBTA Planning, Jan 29th 2012]]
*[[Planning Meeting, Feb 17th, 2012]]

== Actions ==

=== Upcoming ===

==== February 25th - Rally ====

*organized by John Murphy, Occupy the MBTA, OccupySomerville
*facebook event page: [http://www.facebook.com/events/155333684580789/ http://www.facebook.com/events/155333684580789/]

==== March 7th: [http://occupysomervillema.org Occupy Somervile] Teach-In: MBTA and the Big Banks ====

7PM at SEIU Local 888, 52 Roland Street in Charlestown (near Sullivan Sq) Jeremy Thomspon will share the results of his research into the role big banks have played in the MBTA's financial woes. Followed by discussion and action planning.

==== March 14th - Lunch hour Flash Mob at Transportation building, 10 Park Plaza, Boston ====

*[[Mass GA Call to Action - March 14th & April 4th]]

==== April 4th - 'Wisconsin Style' People's Hearing and MBT(GA) at the State House ====

*details forthcoming

=== Past ===

==== February 13 - Convergence and Rally @ Boston Public Library ====

Occupy the T: Free Charlie [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/1/1d/Occupy_the_T_and_Free_Charlie_one_page_Feb_13.pdf pdf], but including some info specific to the Feb. 13 action.

=== Ongoing ===

==== Canvassing - (printable flyers below) ====

Here are some dates for handing out fliers. If you would like to organize a flyering action, put the info below and email the list: occupymbta@lists.occupyboston.org

-Every Wednesday (5pm-7pm): Meet at Davis Square [near the Somerville Theater / Davis MBTA station. contact: Joe Ramsey (jgramsey@gmail.com)

Sunday, January 29th (11am-1pm): Meet at Davis Square [near the Somerville Theater / Davis MBTA station] contact: Jamie Rinaldi (jamie.rinaldi@gmail.com)

== MBTA Public Hearings ==

{| cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''January 31''',''' '''Tuesday</strike> 
| <strike>Boston (Mattapan) </strike> 
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM </strike> 
| <strike>Mildred Avenue Community Center 5 Mildred Avenue</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 1''',''' '''Wednesday</strike>
| <strike>Jamaica Plain</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM  </strike>
| <strike>Hennigan Community Center, Cafeteria 200 Heath Street </strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 2''', Thursday</strike>
| <strike>Boston (Dorchester)</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>1:00-3:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM</strike>
| <strike>Dorchester House Multi-Service Center, Multi-Purpose Room 1353 Dorchester Avenue</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 6''', Monday</strike>
| <strike>Lowell</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>5:00-7:00 PM</strike>
| <strike>City Hall Council Chambers 375 Merrimack Street</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 7''',''' '''Tuesday</strike>
| <strike>Lynn</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM  </strike>
| <strike>City Hall Auditorium, Main Floor 3 City Hall Square</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 8''',''' '''Wednesday</strike>
| <strike>Boston (West End)</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>4:30-6:30 PM</strike>
| <strike>Shriners Hospital Auditorium 51 Blossom Street</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 8''',''' '''Wednesday</strike>
| <strike>Hingham</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM  </strike>
| <strike>Town Hall Sanborn Auditorium 210 Central Street</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 13''',''' '''Monday</strike>
| <strike>Boston (South Station area)</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM </strike>
| id="aeaoofnhgocdbnbeljkmbjdmhbcokfdb-mousedown" | <strike>Boston Public Library Boston Rabb Lecture Hall 700 Boylston Street </strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 14''', Tuesday </strike>
| <strike>Framingham </strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM  </strike>
| <strike>Town Hall 150 Concord Street </strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 15''',''' '''Wednesday</strike>
| <strike>Quincy</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM</strike>
| <strike>Thomas Crane Public Library Community Room 40 Washington Street</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 16''', Thursday </strike>
| <strike>Malden </strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM</strike>
| <strike>City Council Chambers 200 Pleasant Street </strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''February 27''', Monday
| Winthrop
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM
| Winthrop DeLeo Senior Center 35 Harvard Street
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''February 28''',''' '''Tuesday
| Somerville 
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM
| High School Auditorium 81 Highland Avenue
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''February 29''',''' '''Wednesday 
| Cambridge 
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| Citywide Senior Center 806 Massachusetts Avenue 
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 1''',''' '''Thursday  
| Waltham 
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| Government Center Auditorium 119 School Street 
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 5''', Monday
| Haverhill
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| 90 Washington Street
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 6''', Tuesday
| Brockton
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| Massasoit Community College, Liberal Arts Building, Lecture Hall LA 560 1 Massasoit Boulevard
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 6''', Tuesday
| Revere
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| Paul Revere School 395 Revere Street
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 7''', Wednesday
| Fitchburg
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| Public Library Auditorium 610 Main Street
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 7''', Wednesday
| Hull
| nowrap="true" | 7:00-9:00 PM 
| Memorial Middle School 81 Central Avenue
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 12''', Monday
| Brighton
| nowrap="true" | 5:30-7:30 PM 
| Veronica B. Smith Senior Center 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue 
|}

== Activities ==

=== Charlie on the MTA remix: Bechtel and the MBTA ===

A couple of people are playing with a remix of [[Charlie and the MTA]].

{{:Charlie and the MTA}}

=== Graphics ===

[[File:Affordability BUTTON.jpg|thumb|left|Affordability BUTTON.jpg]]

[[File:No hikes BUTTON.jpg|thumb|No hikes BUTTON.jpg]]

[[File:See something BUTTON.jpg|thumb|left|See something BUTTON.jpg]]

[[File:WTF red fare BUTTON.JPG|thumb|WTF red fare BUTTON.JPG]]

[[File:FreeCharlie.jpg|thumb|FreeCharlie.jpg]]

[[File:Occupy the T Logo little copy.jpg]]

=== Petition ===

Link to document in process: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B0AfclbB9k7dgKLjqZP0rIZ5m2kN8wje1RJLIgmQZAs/edit?hl=en_US draft]

=== Pamphlets and More ===

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/1/1d/Occupy_the_T_and_Free_Charlie_one_page_Feb_13.pdf Occupy_the_T_and_Free_Charlie_one_page_Feb_13.pdf]

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/2/25/Occupy_the_T_and_Free_Charlie_one_page.pdf Occupy_the_T_and_Free_Charlie_one_page.pdf]

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/1/18/OccupyT_Portuguese.pdf OccupyT_Portuguese.pdf]

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/e/e0/OccupyTFlyer_Quarter_Sheet.pdf OccupyTFlyer_Quarter_Sheet.pdf]

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/d/df/OccupyTFlyer1.pdf OccupyTFlyer1.pdf]

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/6/6c/MBTA_rally_double-sided_quarters.pdf MBTA_rally_double-sided_quarters.pdf] - rally flyer with list of hearings on back

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/2/24/MBTA_Passenger_Advisory.pdf MBTA_Passenger_Advisory.pdf] - MBTA-style poster with hearings listed

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/c/c5/Charlie_mask.pdf Charlie_mask.pdf] - print out your own mask of MBTA's iconic humanoid!

=== For Designers ===

MBTA ad templates are Banner: 18" high by 28" wide Poster: 22" high by 15" wide Here are some [http://www.bostonveg.org/campaigns/index.html examples].

== Maillist ==

A lot of stuff gets emailed to this list. You can join [https://lists.mayfirst.org/mailman/listinfo/occupymbta here], or view the archives [https://lists.mayfirst.org/pipermail/occupymbta/ here].

== Links and Bibliography ==

*[http://studentsagainsttcuts.org/ http://studentsagainsttcuts.org/]
*[http://mbta.com/about_the_mbta/?id=23567 MBTA Page on Fare Changes]
*[http://mbta.com/uploadedfiles/About_the_T/Fare_Proposals_2012/MC12149%20Fare%20Increase%20Booklet_v7.pdf MBTA Fare Change Information Booklet]
*[http://mbta.com/about_the_mbta/financials/?id=3482 MBTA Financials]
*[http://transitontheline.wordpress.com/ Transit on the Line]
*[http://www.ace-ej.org/tru T Riders Union]

==== [http://www.mass.gov/sao/Press%20Releases/2008/mbtadebtpr08.pdf State Auditor on MBTA Losses via Credit Default Swaps (2008)] ====

'''State Auditor Joe DeNucci reported [in 2008] that an investment practice intended to help save money actually resulted in a $55 million increase in borrowing interest costs to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)...During the five-year period reviewed by DeNucci’s office, the MBTA entered into 12 interest rate swap agreements with various investment banks totaling $1.632 billion. As a result of these swaps, the MBTA received nearly $31.5 million in interest and premiums. However, the MBTA made payments totaling more than $86.8 million for interest costs and termination fees during the same period, resulting in a net loss to the T of $55.3 million. “These rate swaps were highly speculative, risky and complex, and have proved costly to the riders who are paying increased fares and the taxpayers who subsidize the MBTA,” said DeNucci.''' - from State Auditor [http://www.mass.gov/sao/Press%20Releases/2008/mbtadebtpr08.pdf press release] January 29, 2008

February 19, 2012 - Boston Globe

= [http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2012/02/19/top_official_favors_fare_hike_over_service_cut/ http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2012/02/19/top_official_favors_fare_hike_over_service_cut/] =

 

[[Category:Working groups|Occupy the T]]

Occupy MBTA

2012-03-03T01:41:19Z

Ethancontinifield: /* February 25th - Rally */

<blockquote>'''''For the third time in ten years, the MBTA is offering its riders a choice between draconian service cuts and draconian fare increases in an effort to close a budget gap caused by legacy debt...We will not let our government balance its books on the backs of working people any longer... Debt relief for the MBTA can close the budget gaps without asking the poorest among us to carry a heavier burden and is good for T riders, T workers, T management--good for the entire 99%!''''' - ''from a [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xssJ1y0Gedlt-gOGqSygGoFfld0oDOHcendgJaOor5U/edit?hl=en_US draft statement] we are working on''</blockquote>
= Fight fare hikes and service cuts =

=== Planning Meetings ===

Occupy the MBTA meets at 6pm Fridays at SEIU 615, 26 West St. Boston, and at 5 on Sundays at the Occupy Boston 'Strategic Action Assembly', 5 pm at community Church on Sundays

*[[OccupyMBTA Planning, Jan 29th 2012]]
*[[Planning Meeting, Feb 17th, 2012]]

== Actions ==

=== Upcoming ===

==== February 25th - Rally ====

*organized by John Murphy, Occupy the MBTA, OccupySomerville
*facebook event page: [http://www.facebook.com/events/155333684580789/ http://www.facebook.com/events/155333684580789/]

==== March 7th: [http://occupysomervillema.org Occupy Somervile] Teach-In: MBTA and the Big Banks ====

7PM at SEIU Local 888, 52 Roland Street in Charlestown (near Sullivan Sq) Jeremy Thomspon will share the results of his research into the role big banks have played in the MBTA's financial woes. Followed by discussion and action planning.

==== March 14th - Lunch hour Flash Mob at Transportation building, 10 Park Plaza, Boston ====

*[[Mass GA Call to Action - March 14th & April 4th]]

Note/Question: On March 1, "State transportation officials said today they have decided to push back the date when MBTA planners will provide a final recommendation on fare increases and service cuts included in the fiscal 2013 budget." ([[http://www.boston.com/Boston/metrodesk/2012/02/mbta-officials-push-back-date-for-final-recommendation-fare-increase-service-cuts/NuNMPAEfV3O1y0DSWcsxNN/index.html Globe]]) Does this change the plans for this action?

==== April 4th - 'Wisconsin Style' People's Hearing and MBT(GA) at the State House ====

*details forthcoming

=== Past ===

==== February 13 - Convergence and Rally @ Boston Public Library ====

Occupy the T: Free Charlie [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/1/1d/Occupy_the_T_and_Free_Charlie_one_page_Feb_13.pdf pdf], but including some info specific to the Feb. 13 action.

=== Ongoing ===

==== Canvassing - (printable flyers below) ====

Here are some dates for handing out fliers. If you would like to organize a flyering action, put the info below and email the list: occupymbta@lists.occupyboston.org

-Every Wednesday (5pm-7pm): Meet at Davis Square [near the Somerville Theater / Davis MBTA station. contact: Joe Ramsey (jgramsey@gmail.com)

Sunday, January 29th (11am-1pm): Meet at Davis Square [near the Somerville Theater / Davis MBTA station] contact: Jamie Rinaldi (jamie.rinaldi@gmail.com)

== MBTA Public Hearings ==

{| cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''January 31''',''' '''Tuesday</strike> 
| <strike>Boston (Mattapan) </strike> 
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM </strike> 
| <strike>Mildred Avenue Community Center 5 Mildred Avenue</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 1''',''' '''Wednesday</strike>
| <strike>Jamaica Plain</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM  </strike>
| <strike>Hennigan Community Center, Cafeteria 200 Heath Street </strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 2''', Thursday</strike>
| <strike>Boston (Dorchester)</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>1:00-3:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM</strike>
| <strike>Dorchester House Multi-Service Center, Multi-Purpose Room 1353 Dorchester Avenue</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 6''', Monday</strike>
| <strike>Lowell</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>5:00-7:00 PM</strike>
| <strike>City Hall Council Chambers 375 Merrimack Street</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 7''',''' '''Tuesday</strike>
| <strike>Lynn</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM  </strike>
| <strike>City Hall Auditorium, Main Floor 3 City Hall Square</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 8''',''' '''Wednesday</strike>
| <strike>Boston (West End)</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>4:30-6:30 PM</strike>
| <strike>Shriners Hospital Auditorium 51 Blossom Street</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 8''',''' '''Wednesday</strike>
| <strike>Hingham</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM  </strike>
| <strike>Town Hall Sanborn Auditorium 210 Central Street</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 13''',''' '''Monday</strike>
| <strike>Boston (South Station area)</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM </strike>
| id="aeaoofnhgocdbnbeljkmbjdmhbcokfdb-mousedown" | <strike>Boston Public Library Boston Rabb Lecture Hall 700 Boylston Street </strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 14''', Tuesday </strike>
| <strike>Framingham </strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM  </strike>
| <strike>Town Hall 150 Concord Street </strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 15''',''' '''Wednesday</strike>
| <strike>Quincy</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM</strike>
| <strike>Thomas Crane Public Library Community Room 40 Washington Street</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 16''', Thursday </strike>
| <strike>Malden </strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM</strike>
| <strike>City Council Chambers 200 Pleasant Street </strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''February 27''', Monday
| Winthrop
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM
| Winthrop DeLeo Senior Center 35 Harvard Street
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''February 28''',''' '''Tuesday
| Somerville 
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM
| High School Auditorium 81 Highland Avenue
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''February 29''',''' '''Wednesday 
| Cambridge 
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| Citywide Senior Center 806 Massachusetts Avenue 
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 1''',''' '''Thursday  
| Waltham 
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| Government Center Auditorium 119 School Street 
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 5''', Monday
| Haverhill
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| 90 Washington Street
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 6''', Tuesday
| Brockton
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| Massasoit Community College, Liberal Arts Building, Lecture Hall LA 560 1 Massasoit Boulevard
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 6''', Tuesday
| Revere
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| Paul Revere School 395 Revere Street
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 7''', Wednesday
| Fitchburg
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| Public Library Auditorium 610 Main Street
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 7''', Wednesday
| Hull
| nowrap="true" | 7:00-9:00 PM 
| Memorial Middle School 81 Central Avenue
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 12''', Monday
| Brighton
| nowrap="true" | 5:30-7:30 PM 
| Veronica B. Smith Senior Center 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue 
|}

== Activities ==

=== Charlie on the MTA remix: Bechtel and the MBTA ===

A couple of people are playing with a remix of [[Charlie and the MTA]].

{{:Charlie and the MTA}}

=== Graphics ===

[[File:Affordability BUTTON.jpg|thumb|left|Affordability BUTTON.jpg]]

[[File:No hikes BUTTON.jpg|thumb|No hikes BUTTON.jpg]]

[[File:See something BUTTON.jpg|thumb|left|See something BUTTON.jpg]]

[[File:WTF red fare BUTTON.JPG|thumb|WTF red fare BUTTON.JPG]]

[[File:FreeCharlie.jpg|thumb|FreeCharlie.jpg]]

[[File:Occupy the T Logo little copy.jpg]]

=== Petition ===

Link to document in process: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B0AfclbB9k7dgKLjqZP0rIZ5m2kN8wje1RJLIgmQZAs/edit?hl=en_US draft]

=== Pamphlets and More ===

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/1/1d/Occupy_the_T_and_Free_Charlie_one_page_Feb_13.pdf Occupy_the_T_and_Free_Charlie_one_page_Feb_13.pdf]

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/2/25/Occupy_the_T_and_Free_Charlie_one_page.pdf Occupy_the_T_and_Free_Charlie_one_page.pdf]

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/1/18/OccupyT_Portuguese.pdf OccupyT_Portuguese.pdf]

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/e/e0/OccupyTFlyer_Quarter_Sheet.pdf OccupyTFlyer_Quarter_Sheet.pdf]

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/d/df/OccupyTFlyer1.pdf OccupyTFlyer1.pdf]

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/6/6c/MBTA_rally_double-sided_quarters.pdf MBTA_rally_double-sided_quarters.pdf] - rally flyer with list of hearings on back

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/2/24/MBTA_Passenger_Advisory.pdf MBTA_Passenger_Advisory.pdf] - MBTA-style poster with hearings listed

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/c/c5/Charlie_mask.pdf Charlie_mask.pdf] - print out your own mask of MBTA's iconic humanoid!

=== For Designers ===

MBTA ad templates are Banner: 18" high by 28" wide Poster: 22" high by 15" wide Here are some [http://www.bostonveg.org/campaigns/index.html examples].

== Maillist ==

A lot of stuff gets emailed to this list. You can join [https://lists.mayfirst.org/mailman/listinfo/occupymbta here], or view the archives [https://lists.mayfirst.org/pipermail/occupymbta/ here].

== Links and Bibliography ==

*[http://studentsagainsttcuts.org/ http://studentsagainsttcuts.org/]
*[http://mbta.com/about_the_mbta/?id=23567 MBTA Page on Fare Changes]
*[http://mbta.com/uploadedfiles/About_the_T/Fare_Proposals_2012/MC12149%20Fare%20Increase%20Booklet_v7.pdf MBTA Fare Change Information Booklet]
*[http://mbta.com/about_the_mbta/financials/?id=3482 MBTA Financials]
*[http://transitontheline.wordpress.com/ Transit on the Line]
*[http://www.ace-ej.org/tru T Riders Union]

==== [http://www.mass.gov/sao/Press%20Releases/2008/mbtadebtpr08.pdf State Auditor on MBTA Losses via Credit Default Swaps (2008)] ====

'''State Auditor Joe DeNucci reported [in 2008] that an investment practice intended to help save money actually resulted in a $55 million increase in borrowing interest costs to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)...During the five-year period reviewed by DeNucci’s office, the MBTA entered into 12 interest rate swap agreements with various investment banks totaling $1.632 billion. As a result of these swaps, the MBTA received nearly $31.5 million in interest and premiums. However, the MBTA made payments totaling more than $86.8 million for interest costs and termination fees during the same period, resulting in a net loss to the T of $55.3 million. “These rate swaps were highly speculative, risky and complex, and have proved costly to the riders who are paying increased fares and the taxpayers who subsidize the MBTA,” said DeNucci.''' - from State Auditor [http://www.mass.gov/sao/Press%20Releases/2008/mbtadebtpr08.pdf press release] January 29, 2008

February 19, 2012 - Boston Globe

= [http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2012/02/19/top_official_favors_fare_hike_over_service_cut/ http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2012/02/19/top_official_favors_fare_hike_over_service_cut/] =

 

[[Category:Working groups|Occupy the T]]

Occupy MBTA

2012-03-03T01:40:49Z

Ethancontinifield: /* March 7th: Occupy Somervile Teach-In: MBTA and the Big Banks */

<blockquote>'''''For the third time in ten years, the MBTA is offering its riders a choice between draconian service cuts and draconian fare increases in an effort to close a budget gap caused by legacy debt...We will not let our government balance its books on the backs of working people any longer... Debt relief for the MBTA can close the budget gaps without asking the poorest among us to carry a heavier burden and is good for T riders, T workers, T management--good for the entire 99%!''''' - ''from a [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xssJ1y0Gedlt-gOGqSygGoFfld0oDOHcendgJaOor5U/edit?hl=en_US draft statement] we are working on''</blockquote>
= Fight fare hikes and service cuts =

=== Planning Meetings ===

Occupy the MBTA meets at 6pm Fridays at SEIU 615, 26 West St. Boston, and at 5 on Sundays at the Occupy Boston 'Strategic Action Assembly', 5 pm at community Church on Sundays

*[[OccupyMBTA Planning, Jan 29th 2012]]
*[[Planning Meeting, Feb 17th, 2012]]

== Actions ==

=== Upcoming ===

==== February 25th - Rally ====

*organized by John Murphy, Occupy the MBTA, OccupySomerville
*facebook event page: [http://www.facebook.com/events/155333684580789/ http://www.facebook.com/events/155333684580789/]

==== March 7th: [http://occupysomervillema.org Occupy Somervile] Teach-In: MBTA and the Big Banks==== 

7PM at SEIU Local 888, 52 Roland Street in Charlestown (near Sullivan Sq) Jeremy Thomspon will share the results of his research into the role big banks have played in the MBTA's financial woes. Followed by discussion and action planning.

==== March 14th - Lunch hour Flash Mob at Transportation building, 10 Park Plaza, Boston ====

*[[Mass GA Call to Action - March 14th & April 4th]]

Note/Question: On March 1, "State transportation officials said today they have decided to push back the date when MBTA planners will provide a final recommendation on fare increases and service cuts included in the fiscal 2013 budget." ([[http://www.boston.com/Boston/metrodesk/2012/02/mbta-officials-push-back-date-for-final-recommendation-fare-increase-service-cuts/NuNMPAEfV3O1y0DSWcsxNN/index.html Globe]]) Does this change the plans for this action?

==== April 4th - 'Wisconsin Style' People's Hearing and MBT(GA) at the State House ====

*details forthcoming

=== Past ===

==== February 13 - Convergence and Rally @ Boston Public Library ====

Occupy the T: Free Charlie [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/1/1d/Occupy_the_T_and_Free_Charlie_one_page_Feb_13.pdf pdf], but including some info specific to the Feb. 13 action.

=== Ongoing ===

==== Canvassing - (printable flyers below) ====

Here are some dates for handing out fliers. If you would like to organize a flyering action, put the info below and email the list: occupymbta@lists.occupyboston.org

-Every Wednesday (5pm-7pm): Meet at Davis Square [near the Somerville Theater / Davis MBTA station. contact: Joe Ramsey (jgramsey@gmail.com)

Sunday, January 29th (11am-1pm): Meet at Davis Square [near the Somerville Theater / Davis MBTA station] contact: Jamie Rinaldi (jamie.rinaldi@gmail.com)

== MBTA Public Hearings ==

{| cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''January 31''',''' '''Tuesday</strike> 
| <strike>Boston (Mattapan) </strike> 
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM </strike> 
| <strike>Mildred Avenue Community Center 5 Mildred Avenue</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 1''',''' '''Wednesday</strike>
| <strike>Jamaica Plain</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM  </strike>
| <strike>Hennigan Community Center, Cafeteria 200 Heath Street </strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 2''', Thursday</strike>
| <strike>Boston (Dorchester)</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>1:00-3:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM</strike>
| <strike>Dorchester House Multi-Service Center, Multi-Purpose Room 1353 Dorchester Avenue</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 6''', Monday</strike>
| <strike>Lowell</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>5:00-7:00 PM</strike>
| <strike>City Hall Council Chambers 375 Merrimack Street</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 7''',''' '''Tuesday</strike>
| <strike>Lynn</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM  </strike>
| <strike>City Hall Auditorium, Main Floor 3 City Hall Square</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 8''',''' '''Wednesday</strike>
| <strike>Boston (West End)</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>4:30-6:30 PM</strike>
| <strike>Shriners Hospital Auditorium 51 Blossom Street</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 8''',''' '''Wednesday</strike>
| <strike>Hingham</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM  </strike>
| <strike>Town Hall Sanborn Auditorium 210 Central Street</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 13''',''' '''Monday</strike>
| <strike>Boston (South Station area)</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM </strike>
| id="aeaoofnhgocdbnbeljkmbjdmhbcokfdb-mousedown" | <strike>Boston Public Library Boston Rabb Lecture Hall 700 Boylston Street </strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 14''', Tuesday </strike>
| <strike>Framingham </strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM  </strike>
| <strike>Town Hall 150 Concord Street </strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 15''',''' '''Wednesday</strike>
| <strike>Quincy</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM</strike>
| <strike>Thomas Crane Public Library Community Room 40 Washington Street</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 16''', Thursday </strike>
| <strike>Malden </strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM</strike>
| <strike>City Council Chambers 200 Pleasant Street </strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''February 27''', Monday
| Winthrop
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM
| Winthrop DeLeo Senior Center 35 Harvard Street
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''February 28''',''' '''Tuesday
| Somerville 
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM
| High School Auditorium 81 Highland Avenue
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''February 29''',''' '''Wednesday 
| Cambridge 
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| Citywide Senior Center 806 Massachusetts Avenue 
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 1''',''' '''Thursday  
| Waltham 
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| Government Center Auditorium 119 School Street 
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 5''', Monday
| Haverhill
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| 90 Washington Street
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 6''', Tuesday
| Brockton
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| Massasoit Community College, Liberal Arts Building, Lecture Hall LA 560 1 Massasoit Boulevard
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 6''', Tuesday
| Revere
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| Paul Revere School 395 Revere Street
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 7''', Wednesday
| Fitchburg
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| Public Library Auditorium 610 Main Street
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 7''', Wednesday
| Hull
| nowrap="true" | 7:00-9:00 PM 
| Memorial Middle School 81 Central Avenue
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 12''', Monday
| Brighton
| nowrap="true" | 5:30-7:30 PM 
| Veronica B. Smith Senior Center 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue 
|}

== Activities ==

=== Charlie on the MTA remix: Bechtel and the MBTA ===

A couple of people are playing with a remix of [[Charlie and the MTA]].

{{:Charlie and the MTA}}

=== Graphics ===

[[File:Affordability BUTTON.jpg|thumb|left|Affordability BUTTON.jpg]]

[[File:No hikes BUTTON.jpg|thumb|No hikes BUTTON.jpg]]

[[File:See something BUTTON.jpg|thumb|left|See something BUTTON.jpg]]

[[File:WTF red fare BUTTON.JPG|thumb|WTF red fare BUTTON.JPG]]

[[File:FreeCharlie.jpg|thumb|FreeCharlie.jpg]]

[[File:Occupy the T Logo little copy.jpg]]

=== Petition ===

Link to document in process: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B0AfclbB9k7dgKLjqZP0rIZ5m2kN8wje1RJLIgmQZAs/edit?hl=en_US draft]

=== Pamphlets and More ===

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/1/1d/Occupy_the_T_and_Free_Charlie_one_page_Feb_13.pdf Occupy_the_T_and_Free_Charlie_one_page_Feb_13.pdf]

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/2/25/Occupy_the_T_and_Free_Charlie_one_page.pdf Occupy_the_T_and_Free_Charlie_one_page.pdf]

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/1/18/OccupyT_Portuguese.pdf OccupyT_Portuguese.pdf]

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/e/e0/OccupyTFlyer_Quarter_Sheet.pdf OccupyTFlyer_Quarter_Sheet.pdf]

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/d/df/OccupyTFlyer1.pdf OccupyTFlyer1.pdf]

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/6/6c/MBTA_rally_double-sided_quarters.pdf MBTA_rally_double-sided_quarters.pdf] - rally flyer with list of hearings on back

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/2/24/MBTA_Passenger_Advisory.pdf MBTA_Passenger_Advisory.pdf] - MBTA-style poster with hearings listed

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/c/c5/Charlie_mask.pdf Charlie_mask.pdf] - print out your own mask of MBTA's iconic humanoid!

=== For Designers ===

MBTA ad templates are Banner: 18" high by 28" wide Poster: 22" high by 15" wide Here are some [http://www.bostonveg.org/campaigns/index.html examples].

== Maillist ==

A lot of stuff gets emailed to this list. You can join [https://lists.mayfirst.org/mailman/listinfo/occupymbta here], or view the archives [https://lists.mayfirst.org/pipermail/occupymbta/ here].

== Links and Bibliography ==

*[http://studentsagainsttcuts.org/ http://studentsagainsttcuts.org/]
*[http://mbta.com/about_the_mbta/?id=23567 MBTA Page on Fare Changes]
*[http://mbta.com/uploadedfiles/About_the_T/Fare_Proposals_2012/MC12149%20Fare%20Increase%20Booklet_v7.pdf MBTA Fare Change Information Booklet]
*[http://mbta.com/about_the_mbta/financials/?id=3482 MBTA Financials]
*[http://transitontheline.wordpress.com/ Transit on the Line]
*[http://www.ace-ej.org/tru T Riders Union]

==== [http://www.mass.gov/sao/Press%20Releases/2008/mbtadebtpr08.pdf State Auditor on MBTA Losses via Credit Default Swaps (2008)] ====

'''State Auditor Joe DeNucci reported [in 2008] that an investment practice intended to help save money actually resulted in a $55 million increase in borrowing interest costs to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)...During the five-year period reviewed by DeNucci’s office, the MBTA entered into 12 interest rate swap agreements with various investment banks totaling $1.632 billion. As a result of these swaps, the MBTA received nearly $31.5 million in interest and premiums. However, the MBTA made payments totaling more than $86.8 million for interest costs and termination fees during the same period, resulting in a net loss to the T of $55.3 million. “These rate swaps were highly speculative, risky and complex, and have proved costly to the riders who are paying increased fares and the taxpayers who subsidize the MBTA,” said DeNucci.''' - from State Auditor [http://www.mass.gov/sao/Press%20Releases/2008/mbtadebtpr08.pdf press release] January 29, 2008

February 19, 2012 - Boston Globe

= [http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2012/02/19/top_official_favors_fare_hike_over_service_cut/ http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2012/02/19/top_official_favors_fare_hike_over_service_cut/] =

 

[[Category:Working groups|Occupy the T]]

Occupy MBTA

2012-03-03T01:40:28Z

Ethancontinifield: /* March 7th: Occupy Somervile */

<blockquote>'''''For the third time in ten years, the MBTA is offering its riders a choice between draconian service cuts and draconian fare increases in an effort to close a budget gap caused by legacy debt...We will not let our government balance its books on the backs of working people any longer... Debt relief for the MBTA can close the budget gaps without asking the poorest among us to carry a heavier burden and is good for T riders, T workers, T management--good for the entire 99%!''''' - ''from a [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xssJ1y0Gedlt-gOGqSygGoFfld0oDOHcendgJaOor5U/edit?hl=en_US draft statement] we are working on''</blockquote>
= Fight fare hikes and service cuts =

=== Planning Meetings ===

Occupy the MBTA meets at 6pm Fridays at SEIU 615, 26 West St. Boston, and at 5 on Sundays at the Occupy Boston 'Strategic Action Assembly', 5 pm at community Church on Sundays

*[[OccupyMBTA Planning, Jan 29th 2012]]
*[[Planning Meeting, Feb 17th, 2012]]

== Actions ==

=== Upcoming ===

==== February 25th - Rally ====

*organized by John Murphy, Occupy the MBTA, OccupySomerville
*facebook event page: [http://www.facebook.com/events/155333684580789/ http://www.facebook.com/events/155333684580789/]

==== March 7th: [http://occupysomervillema.org Occupy Somervile] Teach-In: MBTA and the Big Banks====

7PM at SEIU Local 888, 52 Roland Street in Charlestown (near Sullivan Sq) Jeremy Thomspon will share the results of his research into the role big banks have played in the MBTA's financial woes. Followed by discussion and action planning.

==== March 14th - Lunch hour Flash Mob at Transportation building, 10 Park Plaza, Boston ====

*[[Mass GA Call to Action - March 14th & April 4th]]

Note/Question: On March 1, "State transportation officials said today they have decided to push back the date when MBTA planners will provide a final recommendation on fare increases and service cuts included in the fiscal 2013 budget." ([[http://www.boston.com/Boston/metrodesk/2012/02/mbta-officials-push-back-date-for-final-recommendation-fare-increase-service-cuts/NuNMPAEfV3O1y0DSWcsxNN/index.html Globe]]) Does this change the plans for this action?

==== April 4th - 'Wisconsin Style' People's Hearing and MBT(GA) at the State House ====

*details forthcoming

=== Past ===

==== February 13 - Convergence and Rally @ Boston Public Library ====

Occupy the T: Free Charlie [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/1/1d/Occupy_the_T_and_Free_Charlie_one_page_Feb_13.pdf pdf], but including some info specific to the Feb. 13 action.

=== Ongoing ===

==== Canvassing - (printable flyers below) ====

Here are some dates for handing out fliers. If you would like to organize a flyering action, put the info below and email the list: occupymbta@lists.occupyboston.org

-Every Wednesday (5pm-7pm): Meet at Davis Square [near the Somerville Theater / Davis MBTA station. contact: Joe Ramsey (jgramsey@gmail.com)

Sunday, January 29th (11am-1pm): Meet at Davis Square [near the Somerville Theater / Davis MBTA station] contact: Jamie Rinaldi (jamie.rinaldi@gmail.com)

== MBTA Public Hearings ==

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|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''January 31''',''' '''Tuesday</strike> 
| <strike>Boston (Mattapan) </strike> 
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM </strike> 
| <strike>Mildred Avenue Community Center 5 Mildred Avenue</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 1''',''' '''Wednesday</strike>
| <strike>Jamaica Plain</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM  </strike>
| <strike>Hennigan Community Center, Cafeteria 200 Heath Street </strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 2''', Thursday</strike>
| <strike>Boston (Dorchester)</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>1:00-3:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM</strike>
| <strike>Dorchester House Multi-Service Center, Multi-Purpose Room 1353 Dorchester Avenue</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 6''', Monday</strike>
| <strike>Lowell</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>5:00-7:00 PM</strike>
| <strike>City Hall Council Chambers 375 Merrimack Street</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 7''',''' '''Tuesday</strike>
| <strike>Lynn</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM  </strike>
| <strike>City Hall Auditorium, Main Floor 3 City Hall Square</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 8''',''' '''Wednesday</strike>
| <strike>Boston (West End)</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>4:30-6:30 PM</strike>
| <strike>Shriners Hospital Auditorium 51 Blossom Street</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 8''',''' '''Wednesday</strike>
| <strike>Hingham</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM  </strike>
| <strike>Town Hall Sanborn Auditorium 210 Central Street</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 13''',''' '''Monday</strike>
| <strike>Boston (South Station area)</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM </strike>
| id="aeaoofnhgocdbnbeljkmbjdmhbcokfdb-mousedown" | <strike>Boston Public Library Boston Rabb Lecture Hall 700 Boylston Street </strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 14''', Tuesday </strike>
| <strike>Framingham </strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM  </strike>
| <strike>Town Hall 150 Concord Street </strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 15''',''' '''Wednesday</strike>
| <strike>Quincy</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM</strike>
| <strike>Thomas Crane Public Library Community Room 40 Washington Street</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 16''', Thursday </strike>
| <strike>Malden </strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM</strike>
| <strike>City Council Chambers 200 Pleasant Street </strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''February 27''', Monday
| Winthrop
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM
| Winthrop DeLeo Senior Center 35 Harvard Street
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''February 28''',''' '''Tuesday
| Somerville 
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM
| High School Auditorium 81 Highland Avenue
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''February 29''',''' '''Wednesday 
| Cambridge 
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| Citywide Senior Center 806 Massachusetts Avenue 
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 1''',''' '''Thursday  
| Waltham 
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| Government Center Auditorium 119 School Street 
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 5''', Monday
| Haverhill
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| 90 Washington Street
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 6''', Tuesday
| Brockton
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| Massasoit Community College, Liberal Arts Building, Lecture Hall LA 560 1 Massasoit Boulevard
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 6''', Tuesday
| Revere
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| Paul Revere School 395 Revere Street
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 7''', Wednesday
| Fitchburg
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| Public Library Auditorium 610 Main Street
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 7''', Wednesday
| Hull
| nowrap="true" | 7:00-9:00 PM 
| Memorial Middle School 81 Central Avenue
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 12''', Monday
| Brighton
| nowrap="true" | 5:30-7:30 PM 
| Veronica B. Smith Senior Center 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue 
|}

== Activities ==

=== Charlie on the MTA remix: Bechtel and the MBTA ===

A couple of people are playing with a remix of [[Charlie and the MTA]].

{{:Charlie and the MTA}}

=== Graphics ===

[[File:Affordability BUTTON.jpg|thumb|left|Affordability BUTTON.jpg]]

[[File:No hikes BUTTON.jpg|thumb|No hikes BUTTON.jpg]]

[[File:See something BUTTON.jpg|thumb|left|See something BUTTON.jpg]]

[[File:WTF red fare BUTTON.JPG|thumb|WTF red fare BUTTON.JPG]]

[[File:FreeCharlie.jpg|thumb|FreeCharlie.jpg]]

[[File:Occupy the T Logo little copy.jpg]]

=== Petition ===

Link to document in process: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B0AfclbB9k7dgKLjqZP0rIZ5m2kN8wje1RJLIgmQZAs/edit?hl=en_US draft]

=== Pamphlets and More ===

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/1/1d/Occupy_the_T_and_Free_Charlie_one_page_Feb_13.pdf Occupy_the_T_and_Free_Charlie_one_page_Feb_13.pdf]

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/2/25/Occupy_the_T_and_Free_Charlie_one_page.pdf Occupy_the_T_and_Free_Charlie_one_page.pdf]

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/1/18/OccupyT_Portuguese.pdf OccupyT_Portuguese.pdf]

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/e/e0/OccupyTFlyer_Quarter_Sheet.pdf OccupyTFlyer_Quarter_Sheet.pdf]

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/d/df/OccupyTFlyer1.pdf OccupyTFlyer1.pdf]

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/6/6c/MBTA_rally_double-sided_quarters.pdf MBTA_rally_double-sided_quarters.pdf] - rally flyer with list of hearings on back

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/2/24/MBTA_Passenger_Advisory.pdf MBTA_Passenger_Advisory.pdf] - MBTA-style poster with hearings listed

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/c/c5/Charlie_mask.pdf Charlie_mask.pdf] - print out your own mask of MBTA's iconic humanoid!

=== For Designers ===

MBTA ad templates are Banner: 18" high by 28" wide Poster: 22" high by 15" wide Here are some [http://www.bostonveg.org/campaigns/index.html examples].

== Maillist ==

A lot of stuff gets emailed to this list. You can join [https://lists.mayfirst.org/mailman/listinfo/occupymbta here], or view the archives [https://lists.mayfirst.org/pipermail/occupymbta/ here].

== Links and Bibliography ==

*[http://studentsagainsttcuts.org/ http://studentsagainsttcuts.org/]
*[http://mbta.com/about_the_mbta/?id=23567 MBTA Page on Fare Changes]
*[http://mbta.com/uploadedfiles/About_the_T/Fare_Proposals_2012/MC12149%20Fare%20Increase%20Booklet_v7.pdf MBTA Fare Change Information Booklet]
*[http://mbta.com/about_the_mbta/financials/?id=3482 MBTA Financials]
*[http://transitontheline.wordpress.com/ Transit on the Line]
*[http://www.ace-ej.org/tru T Riders Union]

==== [http://www.mass.gov/sao/Press%20Releases/2008/mbtadebtpr08.pdf State Auditor on MBTA Losses via Credit Default Swaps (2008)] ====

'''State Auditor Joe DeNucci reported [in 2008] that an investment practice intended to help save money actually resulted in a $55 million increase in borrowing interest costs to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)...During the five-year period reviewed by DeNucci’s office, the MBTA entered into 12 interest rate swap agreements with various investment banks totaling $1.632 billion. As a result of these swaps, the MBTA received nearly $31.5 million in interest and premiums. However, the MBTA made payments totaling more than $86.8 million for interest costs and termination fees during the same period, resulting in a net loss to the T of $55.3 million. “These rate swaps were highly speculative, risky and complex, and have proved costly to the riders who are paying increased fares and the taxpayers who subsidize the MBTA,” said DeNucci.''' - from State Auditor [http://www.mass.gov/sao/Press%20Releases/2008/mbtadebtpr08.pdf press release] January 29, 2008

February 19, 2012 - Boston Globe

= [http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2012/02/19/top_official_favors_fare_hike_over_service_cut/ http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2012/02/19/top_official_favors_fare_hike_over_service_cut/] =

 

[[Category:Working groups|Occupy the T]]

Occupy MBTA

2012-03-03T01:39:45Z

Ethancontinifield: /* Upcoming */

<blockquote>'''''For the third time in ten years, the MBTA is offering its riders a choice between draconian service cuts and draconian fare increases in an effort to close a budget gap caused by legacy debt...We will not let our government balance its books on the backs of working people any longer... Debt relief for the MBTA can close the budget gaps without asking the poorest among us to carry a heavier burden and is good for T riders, T workers, T management--good for the entire 99%!''''' - ''from a [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xssJ1y0Gedlt-gOGqSygGoFfld0oDOHcendgJaOor5U/edit?hl=en_US draft statement] we are working on''</blockquote>
= Fight fare hikes and service cuts =

=== Planning Meetings ===

Occupy the MBTA meets at 6pm Fridays at SEIU 615, 26 West St. Boston, and at 5 on Sundays at the Occupy Boston 'Strategic Action Assembly', 5 pm at community Church on Sundays

*[[OccupyMBTA Planning, Jan 29th 2012]]
*[[Planning Meeting, Feb 17th, 2012]]

== Actions ==

=== Upcoming ===

==== February 25th - Rally ====

*organized by John Murphy, Occupy the MBTA, OccupySomerville
*facebook event page: [http://www.facebook.com/events/155333684580789/ http://www.facebook.com/events/155333684580789/]

==== March 7th: [http://occupysomervillema.org Occupy Somervile] ====

7PM at SEIU Local 888, 52 Roland Street in Charlestown (near Sullivan Sq) Jeremy Thomspon will share the results of his research into the role big banks have played in the MBTA's financial woes. Followed by discussion and action planning.

==== March 14th - Lunch hour Flash Mob at Transportation building, 10 Park Plaza, Boston ====

*[[Mass GA Call to Action - March 14th & April 4th]]

Note/Question: On March 1, "State transportation officials said today they have decided to push back the date when MBTA planners will provide a final recommendation on fare increases and service cuts included in the fiscal 2013 budget." ([[http://www.boston.com/Boston/metrodesk/2012/02/mbta-officials-push-back-date-for-final-recommendation-fare-increase-service-cuts/NuNMPAEfV3O1y0DSWcsxNN/index.html Globe]]) Does this change the plans for this action?

==== April 4th - 'Wisconsin Style' People's Hearing and MBT(GA) at the State House ====

*details forthcoming

=== Past ===

==== February 13 - Convergence and Rally @ Boston Public Library ====

Occupy the T: Free Charlie [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/1/1d/Occupy_the_T_and_Free_Charlie_one_page_Feb_13.pdf pdf], but including some info specific to the Feb. 13 action.

=== Ongoing ===

==== Canvassing - (printable flyers below) ====

Here are some dates for handing out fliers. If you would like to organize a flyering action, put the info below and email the list: occupymbta@lists.occupyboston.org

-Every Wednesday (5pm-7pm): Meet at Davis Square [near the Somerville Theater / Davis MBTA station. contact: Joe Ramsey (jgramsey@gmail.com)

Sunday, January 29th (11am-1pm): Meet at Davis Square [near the Somerville Theater / Davis MBTA station] contact: Jamie Rinaldi (jamie.rinaldi@gmail.com)

== MBTA Public Hearings ==

{| cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''January 31''',''' '''Tuesday</strike> 
| <strike>Boston (Mattapan) </strike> 
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM </strike> 
| <strike>Mildred Avenue Community Center 5 Mildred Avenue</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 1''',''' '''Wednesday</strike>
| <strike>Jamaica Plain</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM  </strike>
| <strike>Hennigan Community Center, Cafeteria 200 Heath Street </strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 2''', Thursday</strike>
| <strike>Boston (Dorchester)</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>1:00-3:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM</strike>
| <strike>Dorchester House Multi-Service Center, Multi-Purpose Room 1353 Dorchester Avenue</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 6''', Monday</strike>
| <strike>Lowell</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>5:00-7:00 PM</strike>
| <strike>City Hall Council Chambers 375 Merrimack Street</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 7''',''' '''Tuesday</strike>
| <strike>Lynn</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM  </strike>
| <strike>City Hall Auditorium, Main Floor 3 City Hall Square</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 8''',''' '''Wednesday</strike>
| <strike>Boston (West End)</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>4:30-6:30 PM</strike>
| <strike>Shriners Hospital Auditorium 51 Blossom Street</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 8''',''' '''Wednesday</strike>
| <strike>Hingham</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM  </strike>
| <strike>Town Hall Sanborn Auditorium 210 Central Street</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 13''',''' '''Monday</strike>
| <strike>Boston (South Station area)</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM </strike>
| id="aeaoofnhgocdbnbeljkmbjdmhbcokfdb-mousedown" | <strike>Boston Public Library Boston Rabb Lecture Hall 700 Boylston Street </strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 14''', Tuesday </strike>
| <strike>Framingham </strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM  </strike>
| <strike>Town Hall 150 Concord Street </strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 15''',''' '''Wednesday</strike>
| <strike>Quincy</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM</strike>
| <strike>Thomas Crane Public Library Community Room 40 Washington Street</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 16''', Thursday </strike>
| <strike>Malden </strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM</strike>
| <strike>City Council Chambers 200 Pleasant Street </strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''February 27''', Monday
| Winthrop
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM
| Winthrop DeLeo Senior Center 35 Harvard Street
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''February 28''',''' '''Tuesday
| Somerville 
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM
| High School Auditorium 81 Highland Avenue
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''February 29''',''' '''Wednesday 
| Cambridge 
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| Citywide Senior Center 806 Massachusetts Avenue 
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 1''',''' '''Thursday  
| Waltham 
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| Government Center Auditorium 119 School Street 
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 5''', Monday
| Haverhill
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| 90 Washington Street
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 6''', Tuesday
| Brockton
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| Massasoit Community College, Liberal Arts Building, Lecture Hall LA 560 1 Massasoit Boulevard
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 6''', Tuesday
| Revere
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| Paul Revere School 395 Revere Street
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 7''', Wednesday
| Fitchburg
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| Public Library Auditorium 610 Main Street
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 7''', Wednesday
| Hull
| nowrap="true" | 7:00-9:00 PM 
| Memorial Middle School 81 Central Avenue
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 12''', Monday
| Brighton
| nowrap="true" | 5:30-7:30 PM 
| Veronica B. Smith Senior Center 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue 
|}

== Activities ==

=== Charlie on the MTA remix: Bechtel and the MBTA ===

A couple of people are playing with a remix of [[Charlie and the MTA]].

{{:Charlie and the MTA}}

=== Graphics ===

[[File:Affordability BUTTON.jpg|thumb|left|Affordability BUTTON.jpg]]

[[File:No hikes BUTTON.jpg|thumb|No hikes BUTTON.jpg]]

[[File:See something BUTTON.jpg|thumb|left|See something BUTTON.jpg]]

[[File:WTF red fare BUTTON.JPG|thumb|WTF red fare BUTTON.JPG]]

[[File:FreeCharlie.jpg|thumb|FreeCharlie.jpg]]

[[File:Occupy the T Logo little copy.jpg]]

=== Petition ===

Link to document in process: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B0AfclbB9k7dgKLjqZP0rIZ5m2kN8wje1RJLIgmQZAs/edit?hl=en_US draft]

=== Pamphlets and More ===

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/1/1d/Occupy_the_T_and_Free_Charlie_one_page_Feb_13.pdf Occupy_the_T_and_Free_Charlie_one_page_Feb_13.pdf]

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/2/25/Occupy_the_T_and_Free_Charlie_one_page.pdf Occupy_the_T_and_Free_Charlie_one_page.pdf]

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/1/18/OccupyT_Portuguese.pdf OccupyT_Portuguese.pdf]

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/e/e0/OccupyTFlyer_Quarter_Sheet.pdf OccupyTFlyer_Quarter_Sheet.pdf]

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/d/df/OccupyTFlyer1.pdf OccupyTFlyer1.pdf]

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/6/6c/MBTA_rally_double-sided_quarters.pdf MBTA_rally_double-sided_quarters.pdf] - rally flyer with list of hearings on back

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/2/24/MBTA_Passenger_Advisory.pdf MBTA_Passenger_Advisory.pdf] - MBTA-style poster with hearings listed

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/c/c5/Charlie_mask.pdf Charlie_mask.pdf] - print out your own mask of MBTA's iconic humanoid!

=== For Designers ===

MBTA ad templates are Banner: 18" high by 28" wide Poster: 22" high by 15" wide Here are some [http://www.bostonveg.org/campaigns/index.html examples].

== Maillist ==

A lot of stuff gets emailed to this list. You can join [https://lists.mayfirst.org/mailman/listinfo/occupymbta here], or view the archives [https://lists.mayfirst.org/pipermail/occupymbta/ here].

== Links and Bibliography ==

*[http://studentsagainsttcuts.org/ http://studentsagainsttcuts.org/]
*[http://mbta.com/about_the_mbta/?id=23567 MBTA Page on Fare Changes]
*[http://mbta.com/uploadedfiles/About_the_T/Fare_Proposals_2012/MC12149%20Fare%20Increase%20Booklet_v7.pdf MBTA Fare Change Information Booklet]
*[http://mbta.com/about_the_mbta/financials/?id=3482 MBTA Financials]
*[http://transitontheline.wordpress.com/ Transit on the Line]
*[http://www.ace-ej.org/tru T Riders Union]

==== [http://www.mass.gov/sao/Press%20Releases/2008/mbtadebtpr08.pdf State Auditor on MBTA Losses via Credit Default Swaps (2008)] ====

'''State Auditor Joe DeNucci reported [in 2008] that an investment practice intended to help save money actually resulted in a $55 million increase in borrowing interest costs to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)...During the five-year period reviewed by DeNucci’s office, the MBTA entered into 12 interest rate swap agreements with various investment banks totaling $1.632 billion. As a result of these swaps, the MBTA received nearly $31.5 million in interest and premiums. However, the MBTA made payments totaling more than $86.8 million for interest costs and termination fees during the same period, resulting in a net loss to the T of $55.3 million. “These rate swaps were highly speculative, risky and complex, and have proved costly to the riders who are paying increased fares and the taxpayers who subsidize the MBTA,” said DeNucci.''' - from State Auditor [http://www.mass.gov/sao/Press%20Releases/2008/mbtadebtpr08.pdf press release] January 29, 2008

February 19, 2012 - Boston Globe

= [http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2012/02/19/top_official_favors_fare_hike_over_service_cut/ http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2012/02/19/top_official_favors_fare_hike_over_service_cut/] =

 

[[Category:Working groups|Occupy the T]]

Occupy MBTA

2012-03-03T00:11:53Z

Ethancontinifield: /* March 14th - Lunch hour Flash Mob at Transportation building, 10 Park Plaza, Boston */

<blockquote>'''''For the third time in ten years, the MBTA is offering its riders a choice between draconian service cuts and draconian fare increases in an effort to close a budget gap caused by legacy debt...We will not let our government balance its books on the backs of working people any longer... Debt relief for the MBTA can close the budget gaps without asking the poorest among us to carry a heavier burden and is good for T riders, T workers, T management--good for the entire 99%!''''' - ''from a [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xssJ1y0Gedlt-gOGqSygGoFfld0oDOHcendgJaOor5U/edit?hl=en_US draft statement] we are working on''</blockquote>
= Fight fare hikes and service cuts =

=== Planning Meetings ===

Occupy the MBTA meets at 6pm Fridays at SEIU 615, 26 West St. Boston, and at 5 on Sundays at the Occupy Boston 'Strategic Action Assembly', 5 pm at community Church on Sundays

*[[OccupyMBTA Planning, Jan 29th 2012]]
*[[Planning Meeting, Feb 17th, 2012]]

== Actions ==

=== Upcoming ===

==== Febraury 25th - Rally ====
*organized by John Murphy, Occupy the MBTA, OccupySomerville
*facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/155333684580789/

==== March 14th - Lunch hour Flash Mob at Transportation building, 10 Park Plaza, Boston ====

*[[Mass GA Call to Action - March 14th & April 4th]]

Note/Question: On March 1, "State transportation officials said today they have decided to push back the date when MBTA planners will provide a final recommendation on fare increases and service cuts included in the fiscal 2013 budget." ([[http://www.boston.com/Boston/metrodesk/2012/02/mbta-officials-push-back-date-for-final-recommendation-fare-increase-service-cuts/NuNMPAEfV3O1y0DSWcsxNN/index.html Globe]]) Does this change the plans for this action?

==== April 4th - 'Wisconsin Style' People's Hearing and MBT(GA) at the State House ====
*details forthcoming

=== Past ===

==== February 13 - Convergence and Rally @ Boston Public Library ====

Occupy the T: Free Charlie [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/1/1d/Occupy_the_T_and_Free_Charlie_one_page_Feb_13.pdf pdf], but including some info specific to the Feb. 13 action.

=== Ongoing ===

==== Canvassing - (printable flyers below) ====

Here are some dates for handing out fliers. If you would like to organize a flyering action, put the info below and email the list: occupymbta@lists.occupyboston.org

-Every Wednesday (5pm-7pm): Meet at Davis Square [near the Somerville Theater / Davis MBTA station. contact: Joe Ramsey (jgramsey@gmail.com)

Sunday, January 29th (11am-1pm): Meet at Davis Square [near the Somerville Theater / Davis MBTA station] contact: Jamie Rinaldi (jamie.rinaldi@gmail.com)

== MBTA Public Hearings ==

{| cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''January 31''',''' '''Tuesday</strike> 
| <strike>Boston (Mattapan) </strike> 
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM </strike> 
| <strike>Mildred Avenue Community Center 5 Mildred Avenue</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 1''',''' '''Wednesday</strike>
| <strike>Jamaica Plain</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM  </strike>
| <strike>Hennigan Community Center, Cafeteria 200 Heath Street </strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 2''', Thursday</strike>
| <strike>Boston (Dorchester)</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>1:00-3:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM</strike>
| <strike>Dorchester House Multi-Service Center, Multi-Purpose Room 1353 Dorchester Avenue</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 6''', Monday</strike>
| <strike>Lowell</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>5:00-7:00 PM</strike>
| <strike>City Hall Council Chambers 375 Merrimack Street</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 7''',''' '''Tuesday</strike>
| <strike>Lynn</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM  </strike>
| <strike>City Hall Auditorium, Main Floor 3 City Hall Square</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 8''',''' '''Wednesday</strike>
| <strike>Boston (West End)</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>4:30-6:30 PM</strike>
| <strike>Shriners Hospital Auditorium 51 Blossom Street</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 8''',''' '''Wednesday</strike>
| <strike>Hingham</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM  </strike>
| <strike>Town Hall Sanborn Auditorium 210 Central Street</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 13''',''' '''Monday</strike>
| <strike>Boston (South Station area)</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM </strike>
| id="aeaoofnhgocdbnbeljkmbjdmhbcokfdb-mousedown" | <strike>Boston Public Library Boston Rabb Lecture Hall 700 Boylston Street </strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 14''', Tuesday </strike>
| <strike>Framingham </strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM  </strike>
| <strike>Town Hall 150 Concord Street </strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 15''',''' '''Wednesday</strike>
| <strike>Quincy</strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM</strike>
| <strike>Thomas Crane Public Library Community Room 40 Washington Street</strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | <strike>'''February 16''', Thursday </strike>
| <strike>Malden </strike>
| nowrap="true" | <strike>6:00-8:00 PM</strike>
| <strike>City Council Chambers 200 Pleasant Street </strike>
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''February 27''', Monday
| Winthrop
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM
| Winthrop DeLeo Senior Center 35 Harvard Street
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''February 28''',''' '''Tuesday
| Somerville 
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM
| High School Auditorium 81 Highland Avenue
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''February 29''',''' '''Wednesday 
| Cambridge 
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| Citywide Senior Center 806 Massachusetts Avenue 
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 1''',''' '''Thursday  
| Waltham 
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| Government Center Auditorium 119 School Street 
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 5''', Monday
| Haverhill
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| 90 Washington Street
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 6''', Tuesday
| Brockton
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| Massasoit Community College, Liberal Arts Building, Lecture Hall LA 560 1 Massasoit Boulevard
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 6''', Tuesday
| Revere
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| Paul Revere School 395 Revere Street
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 7''', Wednesday
| Fitchburg
| nowrap="true" | 6:00-8:00 PM 
| Public Library Auditorium 610 Main Street
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 7''', Wednesday
| Hull
| nowrap="true" | 7:00-9:00 PM 
| Memorial Middle School 81 Central Avenue
|-
| nowrap="true" | '''March 12''', Monday
| Brighton
| nowrap="true" | 5:30-7:30 PM 
| Veronica B. Smith Senior Center 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue 
|}

== Activities ==

=== Charlie on the MTA remix: Bechtel and the MBTA ===

A couple of people are playing with a remix of [[Charlie and the MTA]].

{{:Charlie and the MTA}}

=== Graphics ===

[[File:Affordability BUTTON.jpg|thumb|left|Affordability BUTTON.jpg]]

[[File:No hikes BUTTON.jpg|thumb|No hikes BUTTON.jpg]]

[[File:See something BUTTON.jpg|thumb|left|See something BUTTON.jpg]]

[[File:WTF red fare BUTTON.JPG|thumb|WTF red fare BUTTON.JPG]]

[[File:FreeCharlie.jpg|thumb|FreeCharlie.jpg]]

[[File:Occupy the T Logo little copy.jpg]]

=== Petition ===

Link to document in process: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B0AfclbB9k7dgKLjqZP0rIZ5m2kN8wje1RJLIgmQZAs/edit?hl=en_US draft]

=== Pamphlets and More ===

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/1/1d/Occupy_the_T_and_Free_Charlie_one_page_Feb_13.pdf Occupy_the_T_and_Free_Charlie_one_page_Feb_13.pdf]

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/2/25/Occupy_the_T_and_Free_Charlie_one_page.pdf Occupy_the_T_and_Free_Charlie_one_page.pdf]

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/1/18/OccupyT_Portuguese.pdf OccupyT_Portuguese.pdf]

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/e/e0/OccupyTFlyer_Quarter_Sheet.pdf OccupyTFlyer_Quarter_Sheet.pdf]

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/d/df/OccupyTFlyer1.pdf OccupyTFlyer1.pdf]

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/6/6c/MBTA_rally_double-sided_quarters.pdf MBTA_rally_double-sided_quarters.pdf] - rally flyer with list of hearings on back

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/2/24/MBTA_Passenger_Advisory.pdf MBTA_Passenger_Advisory.pdf] - MBTA-style poster with hearings listed

[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/c/c5/Charlie_mask.pdf Charlie_mask.pdf] - print out your own mask of MBTA's iconic humanoid!

=== For Designers ===

MBTA ad templates are Banner: 18" high by 28" wide Poster: 22" high by 15" wide Here are some [http://www.bostonveg.org/campaigns/index.html examples].

== Maillist ==

A lot of stuff gets emailed to this list. You can join [https://lists.mayfirst.org/mailman/listinfo/occupymbta here], or view the archives [https://lists.mayfirst.org/pipermail/occupymbta/ here].

== Links and Bibliography ==

*[http://studentsagainsttcuts.org/ http://studentsagainsttcuts.org/]
*[http://mbta.com/about_the_mbta/?id=23567 MBTA Page on Fare Changes]
*[http://mbta.com/uploadedfiles/About_the_T/Fare_Proposals_2012/MC12149%20Fare%20Increase%20Booklet_v7.pdf MBTA Fare Change Information Booklet]
*[http://mbta.com/about_the_mbta/financials/?id=3482 MBTA Financials]
*[http://transitontheline.wordpress.com/ Transit on the Line]
*[http://www.ace-ej.org/tru T Riders Union]

==== [http://www.mass.gov/sao/Press%20Releases/2008/mbtadebtpr08.pdf State Auditor on MBTA Losses via Credit Default Swaps (2008)] ====

'''State Auditor Joe DeNucci reported [in 2008] that an investment practice intended to help save money actually resulted in a $55 million increase in borrowing interest costs to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)...During the five-year period reviewed by DeNucci’s office, the MBTA entered into 12 interest rate swap agreements with various investment banks totaling $1.632 billion. As a result of these swaps, the MBTA received nearly $31.5 million in interest and premiums. However, the MBTA made payments totaling more than $86.8 million for interest costs and termination fees during the same period, resulting in a net loss to the T of $55.3 million. “These rate swaps were highly speculative, risky and complex, and have proved costly to the riders who are paying increased fares and the taxpayers who subsidize the MBTA,” said DeNucci.''' - from State Auditor [http://www.mass.gov/sao/Press%20Releases/2008/mbtadebtpr08.pdf press release] January 29, 2008

February 19, 2012 - Boston Globe

= [http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2012/02/19/top_official_favors_fare_hike_over_service_cut/ http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2012/02/19/top_official_favors_fare_hike_over_service_cut/] =

 

[[Category:Working groups|Occupy the T]]

Occupy MBTA

2012-01-27T13:00:30Z

Ethancontinifield: