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MBTA rescue plan in jeopardy

Could lose $13m to other agencies Lawmaker objects, but seeks solution

By Eric Moskowitz

 |  Globe Staff  

  April 09, 2012

The state’s top transportation official warned Monday that commuters could face even steeper fare increases and more severe service cuts unless legislators allow the MBTA to tap $51 million from a little-known surplus in a fund fed by motor vehicle inspections. The plea from Davey was met with skepticism from some lawmakers on the Joint Transportation Committee who questioned the fairness of directing the surplus from the statewide fund to the T.

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