(Boston Orange 編譯) 波士頓市和麻州地鐵(MBTA) 將在9月份內舉辦4場社區會議，針對全長約三英里，藍丘大道沿線數十年來最大規模街景重建的「藍丘大道交通行動計畫（Blue Hill Avenue Transportation Action Plan）」更新設計方案，徵求公眾意見。
一旦竣工，28路公車從麥特潘（Mattapan）到格羅夫廳（Grove Hall）路線的尖峰時段行車時間，將可縮短10至15分鐘，和之前相比幾乎減半。
在聆聽社區民眾意見3年多後，藍丘大道的更新設計，包括全面重建道路與人行道，把公車專用道移至路中央、增設號誌化左轉與迴轉道、雙向自行車專用道，栽植近200棵新路樹、安置185個無障礙斜坡，增設家20 處有紅綠燈管制的斑馬線等。波士頓市府與MBTA強調，大部分路段在新設計中維持雙向各兩線以上車道，沿線停車位總數也比現在多。
波士頓市長吳弭(Michelle Wu)表示，市政府的工程投資，得符合居民、商家與通勤者的需求，呼籲大眾踴躍參加公聽會。MBTA總經理伍偉華指出，MBTA團隊最近和地方民代、商家及居民溝通後，已調整設計以兼顧行車安全、停車空間、商業發展，以及公車、自行車和行人等各種用路人的權益。
麻州眾議員羅素·霍姆斯（Russell Holmes）和波士頓市議員恩里克·佩潘（Enrique Pepén）都肯定此社區參與模式，麥特潘食物與健身聯盟執行長夏薇爾·奧利維耶（Shavel'le Olivier）則強調可靠的大眾運輸對社區健康至關重要。
四場社區會議的時間與地點如下：9月10日晚間6:30在麥特潘晨星浸信會教堂（Morning Star Baptist Church）；9月14日晚間6:30在多徹斯特（Dorchester）BCYF Perkins社區中心；9月22日晚間6:00在麥特潘分館圖書館；9月30日晚間6:30在格羅夫廳BCYF Holland中心。所有社區會議都提供語言翻譯。
「藍丘大道交通行動計畫」的經費來自聯邦交通管理局（FTA）和波士頓市政府，以及MBTA，設計範圍為藍丘大道自河街（River Street）以北至華倫街（Warren Street）路段。波士頓市府與MBTA已陸續拜訪沿線商家與宗教領袖，以因應施工期間與完工後的營運需求，並將持續發展配套措施。
MAYOR MICHELLE WU AND INTERIM SECRETARY & GENERAL MANAGER PHIL ENG ANNOUNCE COMMUNITY MEETINGS FOR TRANSFORMATIVE BLUE HILL AVENUE PROJECT
City, MBTA to present updated design renderings and seek additional input after more than three years of community feedback
BOSTON – Friday, July 31, 2026 – The City of Boston and the MBTA today announced a series of community meetings to present an updated design for the Blue Hill Avenue Transportation Action Plan and gather additional public feedback. At the meetings, residents will have the opportunity to review the updated project design block by block, ask questions, and provide feedback on parking regulations, street lighting, green space and street trees, bus station design, support for small businesses, and other community priorities.
The project represents the largest investment in the Blue Hill Avenue streetscape in decades. It will fund a full reconstruction of the roadway and sidewalks along the three-mile corridor and add new streetlights, trees, street furniture, safer crossings, and additional improvements. The proposed center-running bus lanes are expected to reduce travel times for all bus routes on Blue Hill Avenue. Route 28 trips from Mattapan to Grove Hall will be shortened by approximately 10-15 minutes during rush hour––cutting trip times in half.
“After years of listening and learning from residents, local businesses, elected leaders, and transit riders, we are excited to share an updated proposal reflecting detailed feedback and gather additional public input on the future of Blue Hill Avenue,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “I encourage residents to join our upcoming community meetings and help guide this transformative, generational investment in a safer, more connected Blue Hill Avenue for everyone who lives, works, worships, owns a business, or travels along this historic corridor today and for generations to come.”
“The residents, businesses and those that frequent and traverse Blue Hill Avenue deserve a corridor that balances the needs of all. The city and the MBTA appreciate all the public input we have received to develop this new set of street designs. With these upcoming public meetings, we encourage all to come and see the changes that are being proposed and welcome additional feedback that is so essential for us to successfully deliver this project,” said Interim Secretary of Transportation and General Manager Phillip Eng. “Most recently as we continue engaging with your local delegation, local businesses, and residents, it is clear the community has been asking for and deserves a Blue Hill Avenue redesign that addresses longstanding neighborhood priorities. One that improves safety, preserves parking, supports businesses and allows many modes including pedestrians, motor vehicles, buses and bikes to be enjoyed improving everyone’s quality of life. We encourage everyone to join these upcoming meetings to see the updated proposal and allow us to continue refining details and deliver this transformational project for you.”
The updated design incorporates changes and responds to concerns raised over the course of three years of community engagement. Key updates and benefits include:
Traffic Flow & Safety: Two or more travel lanes in each direction throughout most of the project area, providing traffic capacity and managing congestion, along with signalized left turns and U-turns to improve safety for drivers and pedestrians, with a focus on reducing pedestrian crossing distances, providing more crosswalk island areas, and providing a two-way protected lane for bicyclists to access neighborhoods and parks along the corridor.
A Net Increase in Parking Space: More parking spots along the corridor than there are today. Additionally, Mattapan Square will be resurfaced and re-striped ahead of construction to address present-day parking needs.
Greenery & Infrastructure: Nearly 200 new street trees, fully replaced streetlights, updated traffic signals, 185 new pedestrian ramps, and 20 additional signalized crosswalks for shorter, safer street crossings.
Enhanced Transit Service: Center-running bus lanes and boarding platforms designed to reduce congestion, improve transit service, and add curbside parkin
Additionally, the City and MBTA are committed to supporting small businesses and faith-based institutions along the corridor during the construction period and when the project is complete. The City’s Office of Neighborhood Services, Office of Cultural Affairs, Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion, and the MBTA’s engagement teams have been reaching out to business owners and faith leaders to learn about their anticipated needs and will be working to develop mitigation tools.
“I want to thank Mayor Wu, General Manager Eng, and the transportation teams at the City of Boston and the MBTA for their tireless work on this updated design for Blue Hill Ave,” said State Representative Russell Holmes. “Our communities deserve this investment into our neighborhoods. I look forward to the continued robust community engagement this fall to further refine the design and bring this long awaited project into fruition.”
“I’m encouraged by this type of community engagement around the Blue Hill Avenue project,” said City Councilor Enrique Pepén. “It’s critical that residents, business owners, and bus riders remain at the center of this process so we can deliver a corridor that is safer, more accessible, and works better for everyone. As the City Councilor representing the first 1.4 miles of the project, I’m proud to support this work and to continue advocating for the needs of our community.”
“At Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition, our vision is to see Mattapan as a healthy, connected, and thriving community,” said Shavel'le Olivier, Executive Director of Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition. “Reliable, safe, and accessible public transportation is essential to making that vision a reality. These upcoming Blue Hill Avenue community meetings are an opportunity to re-engage residents, hear directly from those who rely on this corridor every day, and work together to shape the future of transit in our neighborhood. We encourage everyone to participate and help ensure community voices remain at the center of this process.”
Meeting Schedule:
Language interpretation will be available.
Town Hall in Mattapan
Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2026
Time: 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Location: Morning Star Baptist Church
1257 Blue Hill Avenue
Mattapan, MA 02126
Open House in Dorchester
Date: Monday, September 14, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: BCYF Perkins Community Center
155 Talbot Avenue Boston, MA 02124
Open House in Mattapan
Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Mattapan Branch Library
1350 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA 02126
Town Hall in Grove Hall
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: BCYF Holland
85 Olney St, Boston, MA 02121
The project is supported by a U.S. Department of Transportation grant administered by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), along with funding from the City and MBTA. The investment will support the design and full reconstruction of Blue Hill Avenue from River Street north to Warren Street.
More information is available at: mbta.com/projects/blue-hill-avenue-transportation-action-plan.
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