Boston Transit
The Streets Cabinet strives to improve the MBTA’s service by working on street designs and policy initiatives that make transit more convenient, efficient, and reliable.
We design and plan streets and advocate on behalf of Boston’s residents for better service by the MBTA. We also work on providing free fares on specific routes, research data, and conduct studies. We are in Boston’s neighborhoods hosting project-specific conversations, supporting community groups, and working with Boston’s diverse communities to facilitate transit that is accessible and affordable to all.
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The City of Boston Streets Cabinet and The MBTA
The Streets Cabinet
The City of Boston Streets Cabinet designs, builds, and maintains our streets. This includes street widths, lane assignments, traffic signals, pavement marking, curb regulations, and signage. The City of Boston collaborates with the MBTA to create streets that facilitate safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible service.
The MBTA
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is a division of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) that provides rail, bus, ferry, and paratransit services to eastern Massachusetts and parts of Rhode Island. The MBTA manages and operates transit routes, schedules, fares, operator training, and vehicle facilities.
Bus Priority
We are implementing bus lanes and other bus-priority measures on high-ridership corridors.
Rail Enhancements
We are working with the MBTA to improve rail service in Boston.
Rail Enhancement Projects
Events and Notices
EventsOther Connections
The Mission Hill Link is an accessible community run shuttle that connects residents with locations in their community.
The City of Boston has a robust bikeshare program to complement other modes.
Our growing bike network must include the types of bike facilities that make the most people feel comfortable: separated bike...
Fare Programs
Free fare routes help save riders money, and all-door boarding results in quicker rides.
Seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income riders are eligible for reduced fare passes.
Boston Public School Students grades 7-12 are eligible for reduced fare passes.
Project Evaluations
Post-implementation evaluations of transit priority projects
In 2024, we evaluated the impacts of the bus lane and bike lane that opened in December 2023
In 2025, we evaluated the City's work in assisting the MBTA on shuttle diversions for rail shutdowns during 2024
In 2023, we evaluated the impacts of the center-running bus lanes that opened in October 2021
In 2025, we evaluated the impact of our first center-running bus lane project on overall street safety.
In 2025, we evaluated the impacts of the bus-bike lanes that opened in 2022
In 2025, we evaluated the impacts of the bus lane that was permanently installed in November 2023
In 2025, we evaluated the impacts of the bus lane that opened in 2019
In 2025, we evaluated the impacts of the bus lane extension that opened in 2020
In 2025, we evaluated the impacts of the bus lanes that opened on Washington Street in Roslindale between 2018 and 2023
Open Data
The MBTA hosts a large open data portal with ridership, performance, and other metrics.
TransitMatters labs hosts a number of realtime MBTA data dashboards to track various metrics.
MassDOT maintains multiple transit and transportation related dashboards that are regularly updated.
Resources
To view the latest on MBTA diversions or closures, please see the MBTA's website, here.
The MBTA often holds meetings and events open to the public. For the full list, click here.
For more information about paying for MBTA service, please see the MBTA's fare website.
Use the MBTA Trip Planner to find route suggestions for your next trip!
MBTA Go is the official mobile app for live information about MBTA service. You can check arrival times, track vehicles, and...
Report incidents in MBTA vehicles and stations to MBTA Customer Support.
Our Team
Formed in 2019, the Boston Transit Team works to advance transit infrastructure and policy for Boston residents. Our work often takes many forms, but the most visible examples are bus lanes. Since the team's inception, the miles of painted bus lanes have more than doubled across the City. We have also worked to improve rail infrastructure, including a successful pilot to improve service on the Fairmount Line. We advocate for improvements to fares, schedules, and routing with our partners at the MBTA to enhance the experience for transit riders across Boston.
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