“These cuts to the City’s transportation personnel move Boston in the wrong direction at a time when we should be accelerating efforts to make our streets safer and commutes better. The staff at risk of losing their jobs fix our most dangerous intersections, improve pedestrian crossings near schools and health centers, and optimize our traffic signals to reduce delay for drivers and riders alike. Their work reduces crashes, saves lives, and connects us all.
By impairing Boston’s ability to advance critical transportation projects, these cuts also threaten Boston’s ability to compete for state and federal transportation funding. These cuts may save money today, but they risk leaving tens of millions of dollars on the table tomorrow.
We strongly urge BTD to investigate all possible alternatives to layoffs in order to preserve critical staff to keep our streets safe and continue projects we know are necessary to keep our city moving.”
Transportation for Massachusetts
WalkMassachusetts
LivableStreets Alliance
Alternatives for Community and Environment
TransitMatters
CultureHouse
Boston Cyclists Union
Bikes Not Bombs
WalkUP Roslindale
Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition
Conservation Law Foundation
Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition
Boston Better Streets Coalition