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Earlier this month, Governor Healey signed the FY27 state budget, officially authorizing a MassDOT study of potential bus rapid transit (BRT) connections between the Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), Kendall Square, and Allston-Brighton.
Together, these districts have become what we refer to as the Science Corridor, an increasingly interconnected hub of healthcare, research, education, and innovation that plays a critical role in Massachusetts' economy. As activity across the corridor continues to grow, the newly authorized study presents an opportunity to better understand how our transportation network can continue evolving to support the movement of patients, employees, students, and visitors between these destinations.
Over the past year, Longwood Collective helped advance this initiative from concept to enacted state policy by working with Chair Kevin Honan, legislative leaders, member institutions, and regional partners. The study will help inform future transportation planning across the corridor and evaluate how stronger regional connectivity can support workforce mobility, patient access, institutional collaboration, and the Commonwealth's long-term economic competitiveness.
The study is just the beginning. Longwood Collective looks forward to following its progress and continuing to contribute to conversations about the future of the Science Corridor and how we connect the region that changes the world.
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