Thomas McGee appointed as new MBTA Board Chair to address $700M budget shortfall for 2023.

Thomas McGee has been appointed as the new chair of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Board of Directors, succeeding Thomas Glynn on November 1. McGee, a seasoned legislator, will address the MBTA's significant budget shortfall of around $700 million for the upcoming fiscal year. The agency is depleting its reserves and risks running out of cash by early fiscal 2026, necessitating urgent financial solutions to maintain service improvements and rider confidence.

October 21, 2024
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