Cambridge Transit Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting on Wednesday, October 6, 2021
We look forward to meeting with you on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at the Transit Advisory Committee meeting with remote participation on Zoom webinar. Please find below information on registering for the meeting.
MBTA Testing New Automated Wheeled Mobility Device Securement Systems on Buses
The MBTA is piloting a new, fully-automated securement systems for riders with wheeled-mobility devices on buses. The MBTA is asking for riders' feedback on this pilot. The MBTA will have two demonstrations in October for interested riders. These events will take place on:
October 6 at Boston City Hall Plaza from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
October 14 at Ruggles Station, Upper Level at 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
The MBTA requests that interested participants contact the Department of Systemwide Accessibility by sending an e-mail to [email protected] or calling (617) 222-5254 by no later October 5 for the October 6 demonstration. People interested in the October 14 demonstration should contact the Department of Systemwide Accessibility by no later than October 13.
Weekend Red Line-Replacement Bus Shuttles for Signal Upgrades
The MBTA is installing new digital train signal system on the Red Line. A new digital train signal system means more reliable service for riders and easier troubleshooting and maintenance for MBTA workers. This work is part of the MBTA's Red Line Transformation Program.
As a result of this installation, the MBTA needs to run tests over several weekends on the Red Line between Alewife and Harvard stations. This means that bus shuttles will replace subway service on these dates:
Rail-Replacement Buses on Weekends on Fitchburg Line through December 2021
On weekends through December 2021, the MBTA Commuter Rail will replace train service with bus shuttles between Littleton/495 station and Wachusett station. This rail-replacement bus shuttle is required as a result of a project to install train safety systems on the Fitchburg line.
The MBTA has a number of projects ongoing in Cambridge. For more information, please click the links below to view the MBTA project pages:
Green Line Extension| Lechmere and Union Square stations to open in December 2021 | Extension of the Green Line from Lechmere to Somerville and Medford with two branches -- one to Union Square, close to Inman Square, and to Tufts University in Medford
Alewife Garage Repairs| Constructing and rehabilitating the concrete decks and repairing the mechanical, electrical, and drainage systems in the parking structure and entrance/exits.
South Station Development + Improvements | Constructing larger Commuter Rail concourse and covers over all platforms; expand intercity bus terminal; and new escalators, stairs, and elevators between bus terminal and rail station; create new indoor bike parking area
MBTA planning studies in Cambridge
The MBTA has a number of planning studies ongoing that affect Cambridge. For more information on individual studies, click the links below.
Bus Network Redesign| Planning for a new network of MBTA bus routes to be implemented in the upcoming years
Silver Line extension alternatives analysis| Analyzing alternative routings for a potential extension of the Silver Line from Chelsea to Everett and Somerville, Cambridge, and Boston
Bus Electrification | Doing preliminary engineering to convert North Cambridge carhouse from electric trolleybuses to battery-electric buses
