This article about Boston’s public transport system will strike fear in the heart of any Bostonian who uses public transportation. I am now grateful whenever I reach a destination on the T in one piece. This system is running on a wing and a prayer*.
* I don’t use this phrase nearly enough. It makes me happy because it reminds me of the lyrics of The Greatest American Hero theme song.
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i get Boston magazine (as a present) and that article promptly freaked me out! it totally is running on a wing and a prayer…
Yes, the system is in worse shape than I imagined…which is pretty darn frightening!