This page describes ongoing works and plans that are studied, constructed or planned by MBTA, MassDOT and other municipal agencies, on transit facilities owned by MBTA. Examples include bus garages, rapid transit and mainline rail yards, and other maintenance facilities.
This page is part of the “Official Projects” series.
Last updated: April 20, 2024 (created page)
Buses
Garage Rebuilds and Bus Electrification
MBTA is currently preparing for the launch of battery-electric buses (BEBs) as part of the Bus Electrification Project. Correspondingly, it is planning rebuilds and renovations of all bus garages to include charging equipments.
New Arborway Bus Maintenance Facility
Status: 15% design? (as of October 2023)
Details TBA
- 15% design public meeting (Oct 2023)
Commuter Rail
Future Planning of Facilities
Layover Facility Alternatives Analysis (2013)
Status: Alternatives Analysis (AA) complete
In March 2013, MassDOT did an Alternative Analysis (AA) on commuter rail layover facilities, as part of the South Station Expansion project.
More details of the study TBC. (ArchBoston user F-Line to Dudley briefly explained here that Widett Circle was the most preferred, followed by Beacon Park Yard (West Station) and Readville Yard as backup options.)