Save the Zakim Bridge Lights... on Facebook

You may have heard that the Zakim Bridge lights are being turned off so the struggling Turnpike Authority (which we thought they were going to get rid of?) can save some money. It seems that creating a beautiful, attractive bridge was so expensive that they can't afford to light it up anymore. It's a bummer, but maybe it'll keep the gas tax down and/or the T in service... nah, who are we kidding? At most it's a gesture to save a department that's being eliminated anyway. The Zakim has been the subject of so many of our Photos of the Day, and it's a shame to lose its aesthetic appeal at night. If the dimming of the bridge bothers you, there's a Facebook group you can join to show your desire to Keep the Zakim Bridge Lights On. There aren't many members yet, but maybe it'll soon grow to MBTA group proportions. Join up to show your support for the lights.