Passenger counting methods

Chad Lovett filed this request with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) of Massachusetts.
Submitted Feb. 3, 2016
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From: Chad Lovett

Subject: Public Records Law Request: Passenger counting methods

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I hereby request the following records:

Documenting regarding methods of passenger counts to implement equipment reductons.

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Chad Lovett

From: Krupanski, Susan

Subject: RE: Public Records Law Request: Passenger counting methods

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Sir:

Could you please clarify if the equipment reductions are for the commuter rail or other types of equipment?

Thank you very much.

Records Access Officer

From: Chad Lovett

Subject: RE: Public Records Law Request: Passenger counting methods

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Ms. Krupanski,

The request is concerning the commuter rail.

Thank you for your assistance.

Chad

From: Krupanski, Susan

Subject: Re: Public Records Law Request: Passenger counting methods

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Thank you for the clarification. I will send to Railroad Operations for action.

Sent from my LG G Pad 7.0 LTE, an AT&T 4G LTE tablet

From: Krupanski, Susan

Subject: RE: Public Records Law Request: Passenger counting methods

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Mr. Lovett,

The MBTA’s Railroad Operations Department has provided the following reply:

“Passenger count data was collected for South Side peak period trains at South Station, Back Bay, Ruggles, Yawkey, and JFK/UMass stations. Passenger counts were also collected for North Side peak period trains at North Station and Porter Square Station. These counts were taken beginning September 28, 2015 through the first two weeks of October, 2015. Supplemental counts were conducted in November and December to increase data accuracy.

All counts were taken by teams of temporary employees working in coordination with management and supervisory staff at the stations listed above. Teams ranging in size from two to six people using hand held counting devices took counts as passengers alighted or boarded peak period trains at various locations.”

Thank you.

Records Access Officer

From: Chad Lovett

Subject: RE: Public Records Law Request: Passenger counting methods

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Thank you.

I would like to obtain documents regarding this. Are the counts avaiable Is there communication regarding how the counts would be implemented to reduce equipment on lines?

From: Krupanski, Susan

Subject: RE: Public Records Law Request: Passenger counting methods

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Your request will be forwarded to the records custodian and will be considered a new public records request.

Thank you.

From: Krupanski, Susan

Subject: RE: Public Records Law Request: Passenger counting methods

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Mr. Lovett,

Please see attached documents in reply to your records request. The records custodian has advised that there are no additional responsive records.

Thank you.

Susan M. Krupanski
Assistant General Counsel
MBTA Law Department
10 Park Plaza
Boston, MA 02116

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