Proposed MBTA service cuts could hit Belmont

Just a note on an item on Will Brownsberger’s Web page about upcoming hearings the MBTA will hold to discuss possible service cuts as that agency looks to balance its books. The proposed reductions and services and the elimination of some bus routes could hit Belmont. Among the proposed cuts in services that would impact Belmont:

• Elimination of the 78 bus to Arlmont
• Elimination of the 72 bus along Huron Ave. (which at times operates as the 72/75 to Belmont Center)
• Reducation of all  weekday evening bus service by 50%
• Reducction of  all weekened bus service by 50%
• Reduction of  midday weekday subway service by 50%

The 78 Bus Route could be eliminated

Will points out that the reductions in service would be in lieu of proposed 20 percent fare hikes for bus and rail service. The T will be holding hearings to discuss proposed fare hikes or service reductions in the area on the following dates and locations:

The 72 Bus route could be eliminated

• Monday, August 10 Gardner Auditorium-State House, 24 Beacon Street, Boston, 4:00-7:00 P.M.
• Thursday, August 13, Somerville High School Auditorium, 81 Highland Ave., Somerville, 5:30-7:30 P.M.
• Thursday, August 27, State Transportation Building 10 Park Plaza, Boston, 5:30-7:30 P.M.

Check out Will’s site for more options as well as a link to more info on the proposed cuts.