Construction Underway on New Sidewalks and Platforms for Columbus Ave Bus Lanes
Updated on November 20, 2020
Crews have begun work on pedestrian improvements and on two additional bus stop platforms along the Columbus Avenue project corridor.
Learn more about the Columbus Avenue project
New and Improved Bus Stops
The new bus stops on Columbus Avenue will include improvements for passenger comfort, accessibility, safety, and new amenities:
- New stops are sheltered with 30-foot long canopies and include seating
- Raised platforms for an easier boarding experience
- Better lighting
- Digital screens with real-time arrival information
- Emergency call boxes and CCTV
- Space for future fare vending machines
The new stops will be located at:
- Columbus Avenue @ Walnut Avenue (inbound)
- Columbus Avenue @ Walnut Avenue (outbound)
- Columbus Avenue opposite Weld Avenue (inbound)
- Columbus Avenue @ Dixwell Street (outbound)
- Columbus Avenue @ Bray Street (inbound)
- Columbus Ave opposite Bray Street (outbound)
- Columbus Avenue @ Dimock Street (inbound)
- Columbus Avenue @ Dimock Street (outbound)
Please note the official names for the stops are still being finalized.
Building a Better T
As part of our $9.6 billion, 5-year capital investment plan, we're renovating stations, modernizing fare collection systems, upgrading services for our buses, subways, and ferries, and improving the accessibility of the entire system.
Completed Work
Over the last two weeks, crews have:
- Continued construction of new bus stop platforms
- Initiated platform construction at two additional bus stops
- Continued installation of new traffic signal equipment
- Begun construction of pedestrian improvements, including sidewalks and curb ramps
Upcoming Work
Over the next two weeks, crews will continue working along the corridor to construct new platforms at:
- Columbus Avenue @ Walnut Avenue (outbound)
- Columbus Avenue @ Walnut Avenue (inbound)
- Columbus Avenue @ Dixwell Street (outbound) – once completed this will replace the current stop at Weld Avenue
- Columbus Avenue @ Dixwell Street (inbound)
- Columbia Avenue @ Bray Street (inbound)
- Columbus Avenue @ Dimock Street (inbound)
Crews will work Mondays through Saturdays, from approximately 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day.
The schedule for this major infrastructure project is weather-dependent and subject to change without notice.
Service and Travel Impacts
Due to the installation of bus only lanes on Columbus Ave, stops will be temporarily relocated/closed through December 2020. Please follow the posted signs for temporary stop locations and nearest connection points.
For safety reasons, there may be occasional lane reductions, parking space removals, and minor detours for pedestrians around work zones. Temporary adjustments to entrances of abutting properties may be necessary around work zones, however, access will be maintained for businesses and private properties at all times.
More Information
Send any questions or comments to betterbusproject@mbta.com.
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Building a Better T
As part of our $9.6 billion, 5-year capital investment plan, we're renovating stations, modernizing fare collection systems, upgrading services for our buses, subways, and ferries, and improving the accessibility of the entire system.