MBTA seeks temporary bus lanes for 30-day Orange Line shutdown; drivers encouraged to take Commuter

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Source: CBS Boston

MBTA seeks temporary bus lanes for Orange Line shutdown; drivers encouraged to take Commuter Rail

BY CBSBOSTON.COM STAFF
AUGUST 10, 2022 / 10:20 AM / CBS BOSTON

BOSTON - The impact of the upcoming MBTA shutdowns of the entire Orange Line and part of the Green Line will be seen on the roads.

The MBTA said Wednesday that shuttle bus operators "will soon begin to do test runs" in preparation for next week's shutdown. The agency said it has asked Boston and other cities "to install temporary bus lanes for us to run efficiently, & develop traffic mitigation plans."

Link to tweet

Earlier this week, Boston Chief of Streets Jascha Franklin-Hodge said the city is working with the MBTA and law enforcement on keeping "bus-only areas" clear, and they have more than 1,000 traffic cones ready to be deployed.

"In some cases, the best route can only happen if the City provides dedicated space for the shuttles to operate, and our planners are working on these road changes," he tweeted.

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Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/mbta-orange-line-shutdown-temporary-bus-lanes-shuttles-commuter-rail/

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