A new report by a conservative think tank is calling the MBTA's claims that systemwide failures this winter were caused by years of underinvestment a "myth."
The Pioneer Institute argues that, as measured by both passenger miles traveled and vehicle hours in service, the T received the most capital funding of the nation's 10 largest transit systems between 1991 and 2013. Funding for T capital improvements like expansion and facilities upgrades was higher than systems in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and New Jersey.
T spokesman Joe Pesaturo said, "The challenges this winter have made it clear that the MBTA has obstacles to overcome. The MBTA will continue to work closely with Gov. (Charlie) Baker's office, which appointed an expert panel to assess the T's finances and operations."
Pesaturo also noted that the T is about $1.7 billion in debt for Big Dig-related spending, with annual debt service of about $140 million.
The Pioneer Institute countered that the federal government did not order the T to undertake projects like building a commuter line to the South Shore as a condition of its contribution to the Big Dig.
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