Poor people are forced to subsidize car culture

Wide racial gap exists on speed of Boston-area commutes - News - Boston.com: "Among Greater Boston workers, white commuters who drive have the shortest trips to work — averaging less than 27 minutes each way — and black bus riders the longest, exceeding 46 minutes each way. But a gap exists even among those who take the same mode, with shorter commutes for white workers whether they drive or ride mass transit."

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MBTA Riders Save Money by taking Public Transit | BostInno

MBTA Riders Save Money by taking Public Transit | BostInno: "The November study revealed that T travelers saved an average of $1,069 this month, and will pocket an extra $12,834 this year that would have otherwise been wasted on a parking spaces and gas for a car."

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Sandy Relief - Boston

Sandy Relief - Boston: "We are Boston area residents who want to do whatever we can to help the people of the tri-state area who are suffering from lack of basic necessities from the superstorm of late October 2012."

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Sandy Relief - Boston

Sandy Relief - Boston: "We have been getting loads of donations to be sent down to NYC and NJ, but we need your help getting there. Please consider donating to our WePay so that we can transport supplies more frequently."

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