BOSTON, February 1, 2024 — In July, MBTA operators became the highest paid in the industry. In November, the MBTA Board of Directors authorized General Manager Eng to move forward with more favorable contract negotiations. However, there is still more to be done to care for frontline workers, including protecting transit workers from increased assaults and unsafe work environments.
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, TransitMatters encourages riders to show their appreciation for transit workers by giving Valentine’s Day cards to frontline transit workers on February 14!
To make it easier for riders to get involved, we designed the valentines for them. Riders can choose between three different messages and personalize the valentines they share with their MBTA transit mode(s)! Riders can download the valentines to print at home here.
If riders do not have access to a printer, TransitMatters staff will be at the Orange Line Forest Hills entrance next to the Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108) on February 8 between 4–6:00 pm to distribute valentines.
Riders who cannot make it to the State Forest Hills entrance on February 8 nor have access to a printer: be extra kind to transit workers on Valentine's Day! Let your drivers, operators, conductors, and ambassadors know how appreciated they are.