There was a lot of excitement among commuters in Allston-Brighton at the possibility of a commuter rail station. That was true even after the station was placed at Everett Street (best for New Balance) rather than Cambridge Street (the neighborhood's preferred location). Now they're being told "This station is not for you. It's for suburban commuters only. Stay on your buses." What a slap in the face to Allston-Brighton.
deathtopumpkins wrote:Even if it was Zone 1A, very few Brighton residents would use it - the limited schedules, lack of free transfers, and fact that peak hour trains will be standing room only, means that it is still going to make more sense to take the bus to the Green Line, as is presently done. The B line is only half a mile to the south.You could buy a zone 1A monthly pass for the same price as your current subway pass, so the lack of transfers is moot. And the 57 and B aren't already standing room only at rush hour?
I know I'd be pissed off if I lived in the area and worked by South Station or Back Bay and could not take advantage of a 10-minute commute vs. the interminable 57 or B.
And if the Framingham line is already standing room only by Newton, and the schedule is limited, that doesn't seem like much of an incentive for commuters from Framingham to switch from the Pike to the train.