THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 2, 2019 Page 7 Is a water shuttle possible from Revere to Logan? City Council thinks so By Alexis Mikulski T he Revere City Council voted on Monday night that the Mayor partner with the State and review the feasibility of creating a pier and water shuttle service from Revere to Logan Airport, Downtown Boston and Seaport areas. In a motion put forth by City Council Vice President Patrick Keefe and Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito, this will help ease the traffi c congestion in the area and provide easy access for residents who wish to travel from the North Shore. “This is a way to take more cars off of the road coming into the city; it’s only going to get more congested over the years, so this is a serious motion,” said Keefe. “We are looking for more ways to work on what we have, which is a regional traffi c problem,” he said. “There are only a few other ways to make this possible. We can create more roads to Boston, which I don’t think is going to happen, or we can do something by the air or something by sea.” Right now, the only ways to get to these targeted areas from Revere are by taking the MBTA Blue Line, driving or partaking in a ride share service, such as Lyft or Uber. With all of the new development projects in the city and the construction on the Tobin Bridge, which cuts traffi c down to just two lanes and has a completion date of 2020, commuting congestion is at an all-time high for residents living on the North Shore. This is something that Keefe hopes to change with a waterway service. “We have waterways and, obviously, we would have to build the entire infrastructure, but someone could jump on about every 15 minutes and go to the Seaport area and Downtown Boston, or Logan Airport,” he said. “It could come from Salem, Lynn, and make stops along the way.” To get to Downtown Boston from Revere, the average commute time is 18 minutes by car and 22 minutes by train. But lately the MBTA has been experiencing problems that have made this time frame increase exponentially. Two weeks ago, the Blue Line experienced a shut down that forced 200 passengers to evacuate the train via a tunnel near Government Center during the morning rush. dine drink This is something that Morabito wishes to eliminate with the proposed waterway service. “I believe providing this water service would benefi t commuters and residents. It would, obviously, help with traffi c congestion, too, and it would be a means of transportation for those who do not have a vehicle,” he said. “When the MBTA bus or MBTA train is broken down, I really think this will help streamline mobility from the whole coastal shore.” During Monday’s City Council meeting, it was revealed the City Council President Arthur Guinasso tried to put fourth this motion years ago. He stated the only one who didn’t laugh at him was Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo, who has expressed his unwavering support. “I am for this. But another thing we have to think about is where are people going to park their cars?” he said. “I think we could maybe look at Suff olk Downs and work with them. This is something that could be mutually benefi cial.” “It is a little high in the sky, but I think if we can think outside of the box, we might be able to come up with something. I support it 100 percent.” Rep. Vincent welcomes Bill Reedy to the State House BOSTON – State Rep. RoseLee Vincent recently welcomed lifetime Revere resident and current American Legion Post 61 Commander Bill Reedy to the Massachusetts State House for a visit and tour of historic building. Bill, a dedicated member of the Revere community, is known to many throughout the city for his involvement in the Revere Society for Historical and Cultural Preservation, Rumney Marsh Burial Ground Renovation Committee, as well as a volunteer at the monthly Veterans’ Food Bank at the Legion. Shown, from left to right, are Ricky Serino, State Rep. RoseLee Vincent and Bill Reedy. (Courtesy Photo) gather enjoy Friday, August 2 at 9 PM The North Shore's Best R&B and Dance Band PERFECT EXAMPLE Friday, August 9 at 9 PM The North Shore's Greatest Party Band WILDFIRE Saturday, August 10 at 9 PM BACK TO THE 80'S SUMMER BASH! Friday, August 16 at 9 PM STOMPING MELVIN with INNER CHILD Saturday, August 24 at 9PM Direct from Las Vegas THE ULTIMATE ALDEAN EXPERIENCE Coming September 14th Boston's legendary.. THE STOMPERS Advance Tickets Now on Sale at: www.breakawaydanvers.com 221 Newbury Street, Danvers For Tickets call (978) 774-7270 or www.breakawaydanvers.com
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