THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, May 17, 2019 Page 5 City, MBTA announce: “There’s a CharlieCard for everyone at City Hall” I t’s now easier for everyone to obtain an MBTA CharlieCard. The cards are available from the Healthy Community Initiatives offi ce on the lower level of Revere City Hall during regular City Hall business hours. “We’re always glad when City Hall can make life a little easier for our residents,” said Mayor Brian Arrigo. “With the MBTA moving more and more of their operation to automated processes, obtaining a Charlie Pass is the most convenient way to have ready access and take advantage of reduced fares on both the train and bus lines. And the cards can be loaded several diff erent ways, including the convenience of a few simple steps on the internet.” The cards can be loaded with monetary value for subway or bus fares at the MBTA Train Stations, participating convenience stores in Revere and online at the MyCharlie Account Center on the MBTA’s webpage. Having a CharlieCard can save a rider time and money. Using a CharlieCard to board a train reduces a rider’s one-way fare by $.50 and reduces one’s bus fare by $.30. The MBTA off ers discounted CharlieCards for Seniors 65+, people with disabilities and students. Senior 65+ CharlieCard registration will be held at the Rossetti Cowen Senior Center (25 Winthrop Ave.) on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Seniors should have with them a picture ID, such as a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License, Massachusetts ID Card or a valid Passport. Passes will be mailed to the applicant’s home. The Youth Pass is for youngsters age 12-18 not enrolled in middle or high school or young adults age 18-25 enrolled in an accepted GED, job training, or state or federal benefit program. Verification of eligibility is completed at the Revere Public Library (179 Beach St.). Passes will be mailed to the applicant’s address. Student Passes for Revere’s middle school or high school aged students are available at Revere High School. “I am very pleased to have off ered this motion and equally pleased that is was approved by Mayor Arrigo,” said Ward 3 Councillor/City Council President Arthur Guinasso. “Providing access to CharlieCards will help our residents access the MBTA’s rail and bus lines. Many of the residents I have spoken with did not know how to obtain a CharlieCard and that there is a discounted pass for Senior 65+. The current construction on the Tobin Bridge will create additional traffi c on our roads and in our neighborhoods for the next few years. Having the CharlieCards readily available for our residents to ride instead of driving their vehicles will relieve some of the traffi c.” The MBTA will be switching to AFC 2.0, a cashless fare system, in late 2020 or early 2021. The MBTA will not accept cash on buses or trolleys once this system is in place. Riders will need a preloaded CharlieCard before boarding. The City’s goal in promoting and distributing CharlieCards to its residents will ease the transition from cash to card once the AFC 2.0 fare system is operational. Lawnmower Tune-Up and Repairs • We repair all makes & models! • Authorized 1039 Broadway, Revere • (781) 289-6466 www.bikersoutfitter.com Dealer • FREE PICK-UP for all Tune-Ups! Biker’s Outfitter Friday, May 17 at 7:30 PM Singer/Guitarist CARL AYOTE Saturday, May 18 at 8 PM DJ LOGIK Dance to all the Hits of Yesterday and Today! MONDAY'S SHUCK! Come celebrate the end of an era. Join us for big family fun as we say farewell to Boston’s legendary track. MAY 18 & 19 | JUNE 8 & 9 | JUNE 29 & 30 11:00 am to 5:00 pm • First Post 12:55 pm FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING · FOOD TRUCKS · FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES 525 MCCLELLAN HIGHWAY, EAST BOSTON • 617-567-3900 ON THE BLUE LINE @SuffolkDowns TheHometownFavorite SUFFOLKDOWNS.COM Open Year-Round For Simulcasting AMPLE FREE www.marinaatthewharf.com 543 North Shore Rd. Revere 781-629-3798 PARKING AMAZING WATER VIEWS $1.00 Oysters Book Your Special Events With Us! Call 781-629-3798 SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET Only $19.95 / 11am-2pm Featuring Al Whitney Jazz Band BOOK YOUR NEXT FUNCTION WITH US * GIFT CARDS
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