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Safer, More Accessible Walking and Biking

Creating welcoming, connected, complete streets.

In 2018, with the support of new staff and an increased budget, the City committed to:

  • building 15 Neighborhood Slow Streets zones to traffic-calm residential streets
  • complete 15 miles of protected bike lanes, and
  • make improvements at 15 corridors with safety challenges in the next four years.
Below, projects that are "in implementation" are linked to their respective web pages. Projects that are "in design" or "not yet started" are linked to their Go Boston 2030 Report page.
  • Still have questions? Contact:
    Transportation
  • Where we are now:

    11 PROJECTS IN IMPLEMENTATION
    5 PROJECTS IN DESIGN
    2 PROJECTS NOT YET STARTED

Projects

Bike Share Network Expansion

In implementation

We have continued to expand the Bluebikes system to every neighborhood in Boston with 267 total stations, a discount pass program for Boston residents, and 750 e-bikes introduced into the fleet.

Summer Street Multimodal Corridor

In implementation

The Summer Street Pilot ended in June 2024. We’re currently evaluating potential refinements to improve transit and traffic operations.

Public Realm Plan

In implementation

We published the Tactical Public Realm Guidelines in 2018 and have since implemented plaza and public realm improvements across the city, including Tontine Crescent (Downtown), Edgerly Plaza (Fenway) and Phillips Square (Chinatown).

Walk- and Bike-Friendly Main Streets

In implementation

In coordination with the Squares + Streets initiative, we made improvements to Mattapan Square, Hyde Square, Roslindale Square, Egleston Square, Centre Street (West Roxbury), Chinatown, and Nubian Square.

Vision Zero: Priority Corridors and Safe Crossings

In implementation

We reduced the default speed limit to 25 mph and introduced “Boston’s Safest Driver” app to encourage safer driving. We implemented corridor improvements on Beacon Street, Kneeland Street, and Tremont Street.

Vision Zero: Neighborhood Slow Streets (Safety Surge Initiative)

In implementation

The Neighborhood Slow Streets program developed and constructed traffic-calming projects in 15 Boston neighborhoods. The program was renamed Safety Surge in 2023 with the commitment of an additional $12 million by Mayor Wu.

Better Bike Corridors

In implementation

We have added nine miles of separated bike lanes in Boston since adopting Go Boston 2030. Another 5.5 miles are in construction or pre-construction. 20 of the 26 original projects are currently in implementation or design.

Columbus Avenue Complete Street (JP/Roxbury)

In implementation

The region’s first center running bus lanes were installed on Columbus Avenue in 2021. Phase 2 from Jackson Square to Ruggles Station is ongoing.

Neighborhood Complete Street Corridors

In implementation

Protected bike lanes on Tremont Street were implemented in 2023. Bennington Street, Cummins Highway, and more are ongoing.

Fairmount Greenway Neighborways

In design

We installed wayfinding signs between Four Corners and Codman Square in 2021. We will explore additional wayfinding as part of the Fairmount Line implementation program.

Green Links Network

IN IMPLEMENTATION

Designs have been completed for the Fenway Path, Roxbury-Fenway Connector, and the Arboretum Path, with a majority of the projects in the Green Links Plan implemented or in implementation.

Commonwealth Avenue beyond Packards Corner

In design

The project was expanded into a multimodal project and the next phase will explore access improvements to the Green Line service west of Packards Corner with the MBTA.

Southwest Corridor Extension to Back Bay and Mass. General Hospital

In implementation

Rebranded as Connect Downtown, safety improvements and bike lanes were installed around the Public Garden and Tremont Street.

Morrissey Boulevard Resilient Complete Street

In design

In design by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Morrissey Commission, MassDOT, Streets, and the Boston Planning Department.

Multiuse Path Extension to the Blue Hills

IN PLANNING

The newly approved and funded project will redesign Blue Hill Avenue with center-running bus lanes. Construction is set to begin in 2026.

Pedestrian-First Traffic Signals

In implementation

New traffic signal guidelines were published in 2024 and are being implemented across the city, including guidance on evaluating bicycle, pedestrian, and safety data.

Dorchester Avenue Complete Street (South Boston)

IMPLEMENTATION

Short-term improvements were implemented in 2021, upcoming work is being coordinated with other construction projects.

Columbia Road Greenway

IN PLANNING

This project was rebranded as a component of the ongoing Columbia Road Transportation Action Plan Project.

  • Still have questions? Contact:
    Transportation
  • Where we are now:

    11 PROJECTS IN IMPLEMENTATION
    5 PROJECTS IN DESIGN
    2 PROJECTS NOT YET STARTED
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