Local Transit

Representative Meschino will always advocate for legislation and policy that protects and expands public transit. Residents of Cohasset, Hingham, and Hull have a long history of advocating for improved public transit.

Stay Informed

The MBTA’s Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB) meetings are live streamed. You can watch events using the MBTA’s calendar. We encourage residents to watch the meetings to hear current details and to show the public is paying attention. You can also check ferry, bus, and commuter rail schedules and service alerts using the MBTA’s website.

Post-pandemic Ridership

Ridership of public transportation during and immediately after the Covid-19 pandemic was extremely low – approximately a quarter of pre-covid levels. The MBTA’s Forging Ahead program aimed to preserve access and quality of service for customers across the Greater Boston Area. Today, ridership is approaching pre-pandemic levels. In fact, July 2024 had higher ridership levels than before the pandemic.

Past Campaigns

In 2020, ferry services and the commuter rail lines were in danger of being eliminated, but they were saved by 3rd Plymouth residents who advocated for public transit. The MBTA and the Fiscal Management Control Board (FMCB) considered proposals to eliminate the Hingham/Hull ferry service and drastically reduce the Greenbush commuter rail service. Instead, they voted on a more limited package of reductions which maintains the 714 bus line, the Hingham/Hull ferry route, and the Greenbush commuter rail service at reduced levels.

Save The Ferry from Save The Ferry on Vimeo. The Save The Ferry ad campaign was developed by Joe Berkeley LLC. Joe Berkeley served as writer, director and photographer. Dinghy provided by Hull Lifesaving Museum. Richard Green, drone cinematographer. Tim Foley, art director, designer, post production supervisor. Cindy Thompson of MERGE, media. Dave McGrath, chase boat driver. Lisa Borden, production manager. Caterer, Mike Sheehan.