D Branch Station Accessibility Improvements
We’re making accessibility improvements at four stations on the Green Line D Branch—Waban, Eliot, Chestnut Hill, and Beaconsfield.
Along with ongoing work at Newton Highlands, this project will make the D Branch the first accessible branch on the Green Line.
- Preliminary design contract awarded: February 2020
- Projected design completion: Spring 2023
- Budget: $8.7 million
- Status: Design development phase
As part of the Green Line Transformation (GLT), this project meets the following goals:
- Accessibility: Raised platforms, accessible pathways, and accessible parking spaces
- Customer experience: Improved wayfinding and lighting, new benches, and call box for information and emergencies
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.
Why We’re Doing This Work
The Waban, Eliot, Chestnut Hill, and Beaconsfield stations currently have several barriers to accessibility:
- Platforms are not at an accessible height for boarding
- Track crossings are not accessible
- Significant barriers exist for riders with disabilities
These upgrades will improve accessibility and modernize the stations.
Photo Gallery
The Beaconsfield Station platform (March 2021)
The Eliot Station platform (March 2021)
The Chestnut Hill Station platform (March 2021)
Past Events
Contact
For all questions and comments related to D Branch Accessibility Improvements, please contact the Green Line Transformation team at GLT@mbta.com.
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Related Projects
This project is one of many we're working on to ensure twice as many passengers have access to a safer, more comfortable, and more reliable Green Line by 2030.
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.
Related Projects
This project is one of many we're working on to ensure twice as many passengers have access to a safer, more comfortable, and more reliable Green Line by 2030.