In 1989 MA minimum wage was $3.75/hr, so 40 hours a week 52 weeks a year adds up to $7,800. Adjusted for inflation that would be $19,269.

In 2023 minimum wage in MA $15.00/hr, so 40 hours a week 52 weeks a year adds up to $31,200.

Not a particularly meaningful insight but interesting to get a rough sense of how it stacks up.

Electrification of our regional rail would be a huge deal, The transit advocacy group TransitMatters put together an interactive trip explorer if you want to try it out. If anyone's interested in learning more about the benefits of electrification check out their more in depth proposal.