Newton May Lose Bus Routes

The MBTA is proposing to eliminate several bus routes through Newton.  Up for elimination are bus 52 (Centre St. to Parker w/ stops near South High School, Oak Hill and Brown); bus 170 (Waltham to W. Newton to Boston) and express buses 500, 554, and 555. All Newton bus routes are under consideration for reduction or elimination.

You have until March 1, 2012 to tell the MBTA what you think by e-mail to fareproposal@mbta.com; by regular mail to MBTA attn: Fare Proposal Com., 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116; by phone 617-222-3200/TTY 617-222-5146; or in person at an MBTA public comment meeting at Newton City Hall in the War Memorial Hall from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, January 17, 2012.