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Some hesitate to rely on the MBTA. That's a climate problem

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MBTA ridership still lags about 40% behind pre-pandemic levels, while car traffic has bounced back in-full. This is bad news for the climate, as experts say reducing driving is by far one of the fastest ways to reduce transportation emissions, which make up more than 30% of the state's total greenhouse gas emissions.

Today, Boston Globe Transportation Reporter Taylor Dolven joins The Common to discuss the MBTA service concerns holding some commuters back from taking the T when driving is an option.

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