MBTA entirely shut down tomorrow (Tuesday, January 27)

[ron_newman]

The entire MBTA system is shutting down all day tomorrow.

I don't understand this decision. During the Blizzard of '78, at least the underground parts of the T were kept open throughout the storm, as was the Longfellow Bridge crossing. If the state wants people not to travel on the roads tomorrow, shouldn't the T be kept open?

Comments

[sairaali.livejournal.com]

I've seen a few restaurants in my neighborhood (union sq) post that they're open today, but in all cases, the owner lives just above the restaurant or only a few short blocks away. I have really mixed feelings about that, because on one hand, the people who *have* to be out need meals etc, but on the other hand, I dislike even the perception of pressure on neighboring businesses to haul their employees in in such unsafe conditions.

[miss-chance.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I worry about everyone else who works in that restaurant where the owner lives near by. How far do the dishwashers, cooks, and waitstaff travel?

I have those same fixed feelings as you describe.