Revised Transportation Plan Disappointing

A recent opinion piece appeared in the September 26th issue of the Salem News. It was a piece talking about how the new regional Boston transportation plan. Here is a summary of their position:

North Shore residents are feeling like they have not been treated fairly.  In a draft study by the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization, they plan to eliminate key improvements in the North Shore transportation plan.  They recommend dropping Blue Line extension to Lynn, widening Route 128 between Peabody and Beverly, and improvements to the route 1 and 114 corridors.

North Shore residents argue that they are paying more than their fair share through bridge and tunnel tolls and by use of transponders. and that without these changes implemented, the highways will be increasingly crowed and congested  Greater support from our region’s political leaders to ensure the economic viability of our community.

Read the entire article here.  What do you all think?  If you have a strong opinion on the subject,let your state representation or senator know.