Bus Network Redesign Proposal | Updates | MBTA

Updated on June 13, 2022

a rider boards a Route 22 bus at Walnut Avenue stop along Columbus Avenue bus lane

The Bus Network Redesign creates more all-day service, more service in busy neighborhoods, and new connections to more places. The plan puts equity first, prioritizing the needs of those who depend on frequent, reliable bus service.

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Explore Changes in Your Neighborhood

See how the proposed bus network would change bus routes in your neighborhood. Materials are available for download in multiple languages.

Allston, Brighton & Brookline North

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Arlington

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Avon, Braintree, Brockton, Holbrook, Randolph & South Weymouth

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Downtown Boston, North End, South End & West End

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Bedford, Lexington & Lincoln

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Belmont

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Beverly, Danvers, Lynnfield, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem & Swampscott

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Boston

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Brookline South, Roslindale & West Roxbury

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Burlington, Winchester & Woburn

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Cambridge

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Canton, Norwood, Walpole & Westwood

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Charlestown & Somerville

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Chelsea

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Dedham & Needham

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Dorchester

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

East Boston & Winthrop

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Everett

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Fenway, Kenmore & Longwood Medical Area

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Hingham, Hull & North Weymouth

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Hyde Park

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Jamaica Plain & Mission Hill

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Lynn & Nahant

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Malden

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Mattapan

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Medford

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Melrose

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Milton & Quincy

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Newton

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Reading, Saugus, Stoneham & Wakefield

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Revere

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Roxbury

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Seaport & South Boston

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Waltham

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Watertown

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Note: There is an error on page three of the available documents. Service every 30 minutes or better runs as late as 1 AM, not 1 PM. Corrected documents will be available in the coming weeks.

Join Us at One of Our Events!

A group of community members discusses their ideas for better bus service at a Better Bus Project public meeting.

Meet with us virtually or in person to learn more about the proposed Bus Network Redesign.

View list of events

Explore the Proposed Bus Network

If you prefer viewing regional maps or being more interactive with the materials, we have options for you to explore the proposed changes.

Discover trip details with our interactive map

Our interactive Remix map allows you to zoom in and out, pan around, and click on specific routes to get detailed information at the street level.

Use Interactive Map

Compare current and proposed trips

If you're interested in a direct comparison between your current trip and the proposed redesigned bus network, use our trip planning tool to compare your trip details.

Compare Your Trip

View regional map

This static map shows the proposed redesigned bus network at a regional level. You can zoom in and out of areas you're interested in using the plus/minus buttons at the top of the map.

View high-frequency map

This additional static map shows the proposed high-frequency corridors.

Share Your Feedback on the Proposed Bus Network Redesign

We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the proposed changes using our online survey.

Submit Feedback Online

Take the online survey in your language

Attend an event

We're hosting public events in May, June, and July to share the proposed bus network map with you, answer your questions about it, and listen to your feedback.

Virtual


Location	Date & Time
Location	Systemwide	Date & Time	Thursday, May 19 6 PM
Location	South Shore & South Suburbs	Date & Time	Tuesday, May 24 6 PM
Location	Boston	Date & Time	Thursday, June 2 6 PM
Location	Mystic River & North Shore	Date & Time	Wednesday, June 8 6 PM
Location	Inner Core	Date & Time	Thursday, June 16 6 PM
Location	Minuteman & Metro North	Date & Time	Wednesday, June 22 6PM
Location	Metrowest	Date & Time	Tuesday, June 28 6 PM
Location	Public Hearing	Date & Time	Tuesday, July 26 6 PM


Location	Date & Time
Location	Systemwide	Date & Time	Thursday, May 19 6 PM
Location	South Shore & South Suburbs	Date & Time	Tuesday, May 24 6 PM
Location	Boston	Date & Time	Thursday, June 2 6 PM
Location	Mystic River & North Shore	Date & Time	Wednesday, June 8 6 PM
Location	Inner Core	Date & Time	Thursday, June 16 6 PM
Location	Minuteman & Metro North	Date & Time	Wednesday, June 22 6PM
Location	Metrowest	Date & Time	Tuesday, June 28 6 PM
Location	Public Hearing	Date & Time	Tuesday, July 26 6 PM

In Person

Community meetings

Join us in person to learn more about the proposed network map and let us know what you think.


Location	Date & Time
Location	Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building	Date & Time	Tuesday, July 19 6 PM
Location	State Transportation Building	Date & Time	Thursday, July 28 6 PM

Station open houses

Drop by and chat with our staff members at different stops and stations throughout the network and provide input on the proposed network map.


Location	Date & Time
Location	Nubian	Date & Time	Wednesday, May 18 2 PM – 4 PM
Location	Chelsea City Hall	Date & Time	Thursday, May 26 5 PM – 7 PM
Location	Harvard	Date & Time	Wednesday, June 1 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Location	Quincy Center	Date & Time	Tuesday, June 7 4 PM – 6 PM
Location	Dewey Square	Date & Time	Tuesday, June 14 11 AM – 2 PM
Location	Ashmont	Date & Time	Thursday, June 23 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location	Malden Center	Date & Time	Thursday, June 30 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location	Sullivan Square	Date & Time	Thursday, July 7 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Location	Forest Hills	Date & Time	Tuesday, July 12 3 PM – 5 PM
Location	Wonderland	Date & Time	Thursday, July 21 3 PM – 5 PM

Street teams

Speak with our staff about the proposed Bus Network Redesign at bus stops and stations around the system.


Location	Date & Time
Location	Haymarket	Date & Time	Tuesday, May 17 4 PM – 6 PM
Location	Central Square (Cambridge)	Date & Time	Wednesday, May 25 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location	Copley	Date & Time	Thursday, June 9 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location	Andrew	Date & Time	Wednesday, June 15 3 PM – 5 PM
Location	Longwood Medical Area	Date & Time	Tuesday, June 21 4 PM – 6 PM
Location	Kenmore Square	Date & Time	Monday, June 27 4 PM – 6 PM
Location	Bellingham Square	Date & Time	Tuesday, June 28 4 PM – 6 PM
Location	Nubian	Date & Time	Wednesday, July 6 2 PM – 4 PM
Location	Maverick	Date & Time	Monday, July 11 4 PM – 6 PM
Location	Oak Grove	Date & Time	Thursday, July 14 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location	Ruggles	Date & Time	Wednesday, July 20 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Location	Wonderland	Date & Time	Wednesday, July 27 3 PM – 5 PM

Community meetings

Join us in person to learn more about the proposed network map and let us know what you think.


Location	Date & Time
Location	Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building	Date & Time	Tuesday, July 19 6 PM
Location	State Transportation Building	Date & Time	Thursday, July 28 6 PM

Station open houses

Drop by and chat with our staff members at different stops and stations throughout the network and provide input on the proposed network map.


Location	Date & Time
Location	Nubian	Date & Time	Wednesday, May 18 2 PM – 4 PM
Location	Chelsea City Hall	Date & Time	Thursday, May 26 5 PM – 7 PM
Location	Harvard	Date & Time	Wednesday, June 1 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Location	Quincy Center	Date & Time	Tuesday, June 7 4 PM – 6 PM
Location	Dewey Square	Date & Time	Tuesday, June 14 11 AM – 2 PM
Location	Ashmont	Date & Time	Thursday, June 23 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location	Malden Center	Date & Time	Thursday, June 30 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location	Sullivan Square	Date & Time	Thursday, July 7 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Location	Forest Hills	Date & Time	Tuesday, July 12 3 PM – 5 PM
Location	Wonderland	Date & Time	Thursday, July 21 3 PM – 5 PM

Street teams

Speak with our staff about the proposed Bus Network Redesign at bus stops and stations around the system.


Location	Date & Time
Location	Haymarket	Date & Time	Tuesday, May 17 4 PM – 6 PM
Location	Central Square (Cambridge)	Date & Time	Wednesday, May 25 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location	Copley	Date & Time	Thursday, June 9 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location	Andrew	Date & Time	Wednesday, June 15 3 PM – 5 PM
Location	Longwood Medical Area	Date & Time	Tuesday, June 21 4 PM – 6 PM
Location	Kenmore Square	Date & Time	Monday, June 27 4 PM – 6 PM
Location	Bellingham Square	Date & Time	Tuesday, June 28 4 PM – 6 PM
Location	Nubian	Date & Time	Wednesday, July 6 2 PM – 4 PM
Location	Maverick	Date & Time	Monday, July 11 4 PM – 6 PM
Location	Oak Grove	Date & Time	Thursday, July 14 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location	Ruggles	Date & Time	Wednesday, July 20 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Location	Wonderland	Date & Time	Wednesday, July 27 3 PM – 5 PM

Other ways to provide input

Mail written comments to the following address:

MBTA
ATTN: Victoria Ireton
10 Park Plaza - Suite 3830
Boston, MA 02116

You can also leave a voicemail at 617-222-3011.