Buses berth at Sullivan Square in Somerville, MA [Photo via Flickr]For this mini-episode of the podcast, we were joined by former Massachusetts Transport Secretary and TransitMatters Board Member Jim Aloisi. We both took a trip on transit from Haymarket Station to Brass Union in Somerville's Union Square.This episode was recorded on 12 July in the lively environs of an Orange Line train, a CT2 bus, and under the I-93 overpass at Sullivan Square. During the episode we talked about:Hillary Clinton's MetroCard MiscueThe BTD Sullivan Square/Rutherford Ave study - check out the presentation [PDF] from the last meeting that we couldn't personally make. Were you there? Let us know in the comments!The various overlapping studies happening in and around Sullivan SquareLower Mystic Regional Working GroupEverett Transit Action PlanThe Wynn Casino in Everett [PDF]We lamented the delay of Green Line ExtensionWe discussed concern over proactive development to counteract gentrification in Union Square and Sullivan SquareCity of New York is trying to be proactive - set-aside housing ordinance ensures mixed income, transparency about public benefits included in developmentGentrification is inevitable, at least in partMBTA needs to make good on its goal for a system-wide assessment of routes - are they doing what people need today?My work on service advisories with the T, underscoring a fundamental need for attention to details of the rider experience...more on that from us soon!Complete streets and transit priority that Jim and Boston City Council President Wu experienced (separately) in the NetherlandsNACTO has adopted in its Urban Street Design Guide and Transit Street Design GuideUnified fare payment system in Netherlands - OV-chipkaart - MBTA/MassDOT are modelling AFC 2.0 on modern fare payment systems like thisMcGrath highway grounding is also a project that we crossed during our brief trip Similar to Casey Arborway boulevardisationSyracuse is also…torn between rebuilding or tearing down a highwayAnd finally WGBH's The Scrum episode we spent 40 minutes trekking to! You can watch our live recording of The Scrum on Periscope.Like what you hear? Share it around, tell your friends and colleagues, and subscribe to the blog and podcast - through iTunes or Google Play. Support our work by becoming a member, donating, or volunteering.Find out more about Jim Aloisi, me, and our other board members. Send us your feedback by connecting with us on our various social media channels or contact us here.
For this mini-episode of the podcast, we were joined by former Massachusetts Transport Secretary and TransitMatters Board Member Jim Aloisi. We both took a trip on transit from Haymarket Station to Brass Union in Somerville's Union Square.