Representing the Riders with Senator Brendan Crighton

About this episode

Senator Brendan Crighton discusses transit issues and projects in his district.

On this episode of Spilling the T, we’re joined by Senator Brendan Crighton of the Third Essex district. Senator Crighton chats with us about his district’s relationship to transit, how transit helps provide economic development to the region, and what T projects are particularly exciting to his constituents. We’ll hear about electrification, ferry service and the environmental justice corridor and how the state legislature is helping to advance transit access across the region. If you’re curious about something at the MBTA, please reach out with questions, comments and show suggestions at social@mbta.com. Your feedback might end up in an episode of the show. Follow the MBTA on social media to keep up with news and updates about the system!

People in this episode

Host: Spilling the T

Guest: Senator Brendan Crighton

Topics covered

• transit
• economic development
• environmental justice
• electrification
• ferry service

Keywords

• transit
• economic development
• electrification
• ferry service
• environmental justice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MBTA

Places: Third Essex district

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