The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is proposing minor changes to several routes as part of the initial Bus Network Redesign (BNR) plan in order to improve accessibility, equity, and to meet community needs.
Recently, the agency is announced the public engagement period for those select changes which can be found online here. The public is welcome to share feedback via email, during public meetings and station pop ups, or by partaking in a survey which will be available mid-June.
These proposed bus changes are minimal, accounting for about 2% of overall BNR changes. A majority of the proposed changes will maintain existing service to routes at off-peak hours and allow the MBTA to fulfil its goal of improving service.
The MBTA began implementing the Bus Network Redesign Plan in 2024. The agency has been restoring and expanding bus service since 2024, creating frequent bus routes and building supporting infrastructure like bus shelters.
The MBTA is seeking feedback from riders, stakeholders, and communities across its network with a focus on those along the following routes:
- Medford (routes 94, 80, with implication to routes 350, 67, 96)
- Jack Satter House (routes 411, 426, 442, 455)
- South Boston A Street corridor (routes 11 and 42)
- Point Shirley in Winthrop (routes 119, 120, 712, 713)
- Ruggles (route 44)
- Danvers Square (route 465 with implications to route 435)
- Routes 18, 85, 202, 43, 504
The MBTA encourages the public to view the full extent of proposed bus route changes and to take the feedback survey online. Responses will be recorded and used as part of an analysis in fall 2026 to guide the final bus route changes.