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Hundreds protest MBTA cuts at local hearing

By Kathy McCabe

 |  Globe Staff  

  February 23, 2012

They came with guide dogs, walkers, and backpacks. Armed with petitions, they spoke with passion, sharing common pleas. Don’t cut bus, subway, or train service. Don’t hike fares for a ride, or to park in an MBTA lot. Now it appears top state transportation officials have heard the pleas. State Transportation Secretary Richard A. Davey said he is open to fare increases, instead of service cuts, based on feedback from thousands of T riders.

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