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Poll: Massachusetts residents support major changes to rail service, restructuring fares
Residents see opportunities to expand rail overall, improve the Commuter Rail system, and show interest in Gateway Cities development possibilities this could unlock
September 26, 2019
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New education funding bill spells opportunity for Gateway Cities
This week on Gateways, Ben Forman talks with Rep. Antonio Cabral, chair of the Gateway Cities Legislative Caucus, about the state legislature’s rollout of a long awaited education funding bill. The bill, known as the Student Opportunity Act, would provide school districts with high percentages of low-income students
September 24, 2019
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A guide to help Gateway City schools capitalize on a major opportunity
The Gateway Cities Journal
September 20, 2019
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Fares for Gateway Cities residents are off the rails
MassINC recently published a report on fare equity that confirmed what most of us already know: the lowest-wealth Commonwealth residents pay more of their incomes to get around the state than wealthier folks. Nowhere is this more apparent than on the MBTA’s commuter rail network, a public
September 17, 2019
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Building a more diverse police force in Lawrence
This week on Gateways, Ben and Juana sit down with Mayor Dan Rivera. Mayor Rivera gives us a behind-the-scenes look at efforts to help the police department become more representative of Lawrence’s diverse population.
September 10, 2019
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Prioritizing Equitable Growth Through Fare Policy
September 5, 2019
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MassINC study finds Gateway City residents priced-out of public transit
Report says state must reduce rail fares in order to achieve more equitable growth
September 5, 2019