THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 24, 2022 Page 9 SUBWAY| FROM PAGE 1 Revere is the home of four Blue Line stops, including Suffolk Downs, Beachmont, Revere Beach and Wonderland from west to east. MBTA officials stated in a press release that the new summer subway schedule now in effect would essentially resemble a regular Saturday schedule. "On each of the three lines, the changes will effectively implement a Saturday schedule every weekday. The dramatic reshaping of the system, which is likely to slow down travel for the tens or even hundreds of thousands of commuters who use the trio of subway lines every weekday and create more crowded conditions on vehicles and platforms, will continue through the summer," according to MBTA officials. According to reports the steps were taken because Federal Transit Administration inspectors stated in a public evaluation, "(The) MBTA has created a management process whereby OCC staff members are required to work without certifications, in a fatigued state, and DEDICATION | FROM PAGE 1 of municipal policy and shaper of Malden history in five different decades. A retired longtime business owner in Malden in the insurance industry, Lucey always found time to devote even more of his time to the city, active in the Malden Lions philanthropic group and the Malden Chamber of Commerce. He is still going strong at 90 years young as the host of a popular Malden Access/Urban Media Arts show, aptly named "Malden 02148". In December, the Malden City Council unanimously approved a resolve by former City Councillor Debbie DeMaria that a stone bench be mounted and the courtyard on City Hall Plaza be named in former Mayor Lucey's honor. "He has been such a fine example of a public servant to this city and has been a contributing member of this community for so many years," Councillor DeMaria said in December, 2021. Express Bus Routes, and/or Subway, including Bus-Bus-Subway, Subway-Bus-Bus, and Express Bus-Express Bus. A major addition is a new seven day LinkPass for reduced fare riders. Aiming to increase equity by increasing the benefits of purchasing fares in bulk for Reduced Fare Riders, a seven-day LinkPass for reduced-fare riders will be available for $10, which breaks even after nine subway rides. This product is designed The Revere Wonderland Station on the Blue Line is one of many seeing new service time changes implemented by the MBTA. (Courtesy Photo) often fulfilling multiple roles at once," "MBTA's failure to ensure that personnel within the Operations Control Center (OCC), including train and power dispatchers, are trained and certified, properly rested, and concentrating on one role at a time is a significant safety risk -- one that is compounded by inadequate procedures." In addition to the service changes, the MBTA also announced some lower fares — particularly with Pass/Link pro"It is time for a lasting honor for Ed Lucey." Former Council President and Ward 7 Councillor Neal Anderson served with Ed Lucey when he was a Councillor in the 1980s. "He was the consummate Malden public servant as well as a tireless supporter and promoter of our Malden community," Councillor Anderson said. "Few have made such extensive contributions to our community in their lives as Ed Lucey." One of his accomplishments as Mayor was the coordination of three cities (Everett, Malden and Medford) collaboration on what is now River’s Edge on Commercial Street, previously known as TeleCom City. He is the former Commissioner of Babe Ruth of Malden, Past Director Malden Northern Little League, Board member on Eastern Middlesex Alcoholic Services, Board member of Tri-City Mental Health, Advisory Board member for Malden Catholic High School and a 40year member of the Malden Lions Club. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma grams— which go into effect July 1. MBT, officials say one of them includes the one-day LinkPass being lowered from $12.75 to $11. The MBTA at presents allows one transfer between bus and/ or subway with one recent addition – CharlieCard riders may transfer from Bus to Subway to Bus. To simplify complexities in the T’s transfer policy, the transfer process will be standardized to allow all combinations of second transfers involving Buses, to meet the needs of individuals who might not have enough cash on-hand to afford a monthly pass, but who qualify for reduced fare programs. Also aimed at increasing equity by closing gaps in the T’s offering of pass products for Reduced Fare Riders, monthly passes on commuter rail, ferry, and express bus will be made available. This update offers passes for Reduced Fare Riders at approximately 50% of the full fare pass prices. For more information on the new fare programs or service changes, readers are encouraged to visit mbta.com or connect with the T on Twitter @ MBTA, Facebook /TheMBTA, or Instagram @theMBTA. 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