The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has been awarded a $44,224,001 Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) National Infrastructure Investments (CFDA 20.933) program. The grant funding will support the Blue Hill Avenue Multimodal Corridor Project, a 3.1-mile transit priority project along Blue Hill Avenue between Grove Hall and Mattapan Station. Key project activities include:
- Roadway and streetscape improvements, such as reconfiguring travel lanes to include a pair of center-running dedicated bus lanes, enhancing bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and upgrading traffic signals and street lighting.
- Construction of median bus stops along the corridor, which will include station platforms, shelters, lighting, real-time information, and passenger amenities.
- Renovations to Mattapan Square at the southern terminus to improve transit operations and the rider experience.
The project aims to increase bus mode share through improved transit speed and reliability, while also providing safer and more attractive walking and biking facilities. Additional anticipated outcomes include reductions in vehicle emissions, management of stormwater, and improved resiliency through 5G infrastructure installation. The grant award date is September 10, 2024, and the project is expected to be completed by July 30, 2029.
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