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Red Line’s Ashmont, Mattapan Branch Closure Begins 6 P.M. Thursday
The Red Line's Ashmont Branch will take a 5-day break starting at 6 p.m. May 14, through Monday, May 18.
May 12, 2026
Fall MBTA Service Improvements Add More Frequent-Service Bus Routes, Late-Night Service
To promote the later-night service, the T will offer fare-free service on all modes after 9 p.m. for five weekends this fall, starting on Friday, Sept. 5.
August 11, 2025
Expect Delays in Dorchester As Ashmont Branch Runs ‘Shuttle Trains’ For the Rest of April
Additional track work near Ashmont station will require the T to run "shuttle trains" for the remainder of April after the Ashmont branch reopens on the 10th.
April 1, 2025
While Constituents Demand Safer Streets, Boston Is Removing Protective Barriers From New Bikeways
A City Hall spokesperson declined to say whether the removals are permanent, or only temporary.
March 5, 2025
New Trails We Can Look Forward To In 2025
In the past year, Massachusetts trailbuilders cut the ribbon on about 15 miles' worth of new car-free bike and pedestrian trails.
December 30, 2024
City of Boston, MBTA Release Refined Designs for Blue Hill Avenue Transit Project
The City of Boston and MBTA have released new conceptual designs for the Blue Hill Avenue transit project and will host three open houses in Mattapan and Dorchester in the coming month to vet the refined plan with neighbors and bus riders.
November 8, 2024
City of Boston Will Add Modest Traffic-Calming Measures For Columbia Road
The city is hosting another open house for its Columbia Road Action Plan tonight at the Strand Theater.
October 30, 2024
Open Streets Season Starts May 5 In Dorchester
Boston's first open streets festival of 2024 is happening this weekend on Dorchester Avenue, between Linden Street and Ashmont Street from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
May 3, 2024
Boston Kicks Off Planning to Redesign Columbia Road, A Lost Link In Its Emerald Necklace
Mayor Wu's administration is finally kicking off a formal planning process to redesign Columbia Road, a multi-lane roadway that slices through the heart of Dorchester.
April 25, 2024
MBTA Plans Frequent-Running, Battery-Electric Trains on the Fairmount Line
The MBTA is considering a proposal to dramatically increase service on the Fairmount Line with a new fleet of electric battery-powered trains before the end of 2027.
March 16, 2024
