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The Worcester Regional Transit Authority zero-fare bus program will continue at least until June 2024 per an announcement from the WRTA board. The zero-fare program began amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and has now been extended twice, with supporters saying it promotes equity and supports local economic revitalization.
The Worcester Regional Transit Authority zero-fare bus program will continue at least until June 2024 per an announcement from the WRTA board. The zero-fare program began amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and has now been extended twice, with supporters saying it promotes equity and supports local economic revitalization.
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Steven Jones D''agostino
April 24, 2023Also, have the Worcester Regional Research Bureau research, analyze, interpret, and report publicly the impact on overall public-health costs (economic, environmental, social, and cultural) of doing "all of the above" in healthy, sustainable ways, to determine what - if any - overall public-health savings are generated.
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It is time to consider converting the most heavily-utilized bus routes to light rail. Light rail would be a permanent signal of commitment to a more walkable urban form and sustainable future. The improved service would attract even higher ridership, reduce traffic, and promote private investment. Realistically, it would take at least a decade to build a light rail line -- as Worcester continues to build high-density residential units in the downtown core, traffic will worsen exponentially in that period. A reliable alternative to cars will be essential to ensuring that we do not choke off future growth potential, while also making the city more livable for its residents.