Politics & Government
MBTA Short Changed: Receives Half Federal Security Funding
In 2013, the MBTA got half of what it did in 2012.
By Bret Silverberg
The MBTA received over $3 million less this year in terms of federal security funding as compared to 2012.
The Boston Globe reports the MBTA received $3.25 million, down from $6.6 million for security grants in 2012, despite applying for $15 million.
Due to the drop, the MBTA will be unable to provide additional security at stations, yards and tunnels, according to the newspaper.
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