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Blue Hill Avenue Transit Priority
Bus rapid transit improvements for the heavily-used Route 28 corridor.
Blue Hill Avenue (Mattapan to Roxbury)Started 2021
Started
2021
Expected
2026
Delay
5+ years
About this project
Bus rapid transit improvements along Blue Hill Avenue to improve service for the 28 bus—one of the MBTA's busiest routes.
Timeline
2021
Planning Begins
City and MBTA begin planning for transit priority improvements.
2024
Design Approved
Design phase completed and approved.
2025
Partial Implementation
Some transit signal priority installed, but full project delayed.
Key issues
- Route 28 is one of slowest, most crowded bus routes
- Pedestrian safety concerns at multiple crossings
- Community concerns about displacement and parking
Community impact
Tens of thousands of daily transit riders depend on improvements to the 28 bus for reliable commutes.