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"Accessibility is essential for so many that want and need to use public transportation. I am proud of the teams across MBTA for continuing to deliver these projects making it easier for everyone to use Commuter Rail,” said Interim MassDOT Secretary and MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng. “Under the leadership of the Healey-Driscoll Administration, we are committed to deliver meaningful projects like this one in Franklin. There are more commuter rail stations accessible today than ever in MBTA history, and we’re not done yet.” On October 20, through the wind and rain, we officially cut the ribbon on Franklin station's new mini-high platform for #TAccess. COO Ryan Coholan celebrated this vital accessibility upgrade and the station's new public art mural with state officials and Town of Franklin stakeholders. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eZYFknyp #MBTA #PublicTransportation #RibbonCutting #Accessibility

  • State officials, Franklin stakeholders, and Chief Operating Officer Ryan Coholan standing in a line, holding scissors to cut a purple ribbon.
  • Franklin station with a new public art mural showing books commemorating the first public library.
  • A Commuter Rail train pulling up to the mini-high platform at Franklin in the rain.
  • Franklin station's mini-high platform with an awning, ramp, signage, a digital screen with train arrivals, security and lighting.

Straightforward improvements with life changing results! Proud of the collaboration that has transformed the Franklin Station. It’s amazing what we can do, together. #oneTeam

Accessibility improvements help people access trains with wheeled conveyance, injuries, chronic conditions, bicycles, strollers and young children, people carrying more than usual, and people who appreciate the convenience of level boarding - among others! The new mini-highs at West Medford are very popular. Congrats to the T for rolling out these improvements.

Accessibility is so important. Each of these upgrades moves us towards the fully accessible public transportation system we all need and deserve. Kudos.

Accessibility helps everyone and harms no-one 👏 What a win for the community, and a project I feel honored to have been a part of.

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