Month: October 2024

UPDATED – Upcoming events: Walk-Shop, Dedication of Flora Way, and Town Hall on Property Taxes in Boston

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The Boston Public Improvement Commission (PIC) approved the renaming of Bussey Street this week, which bisects the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University between Walter and South streets, as a result of a two-year campaign by local Roslindale and Jamaica Plain activists and organizations. The street will be renamed Flora Way, to elevate the name of Flora, a Black woman enslaved in the local area during the 18th century. Please see this flyer and join for the dedication ceremony on 10/26. Some other upcoming events that may be of interest:

  • 10/12 Saturday 9am – 1:30pm
    Mike Tormey (BTD Project Manager running the below Walk-Shop) @ the Farmer’s Market in Adams Park
    Mike will be at a table for the duration of the Farmer’s Market. Please stop by and say hello!
  • 10/16 Wednesday 5:30pm
    Roslindale Square Transportation Walk-Shop
    At this informal walk-shop, meet the Boston Transportation Department Project Manager (Mike Tormey) who will be leading the work in Roslindale Square. Share your ideas, hopes, and visions for the transportation network. We’ll meet at the flagpole in Adams Park and set off at about 5:30pm, walking approximately 0.5 miles to the Birch Street Plaza. We’ll discuss the streets and intersections around the square.
  • JUST ADDED: Mayor’s Town Hall on Property Taxes in Boston – WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16, 2024; Time: 7:00PM; Location: William H. Ohrenberger School; 175 W Boundary Rd, West Roxbury, MA 02132 – RSVP Here NOTE: This is posted here solely for the purpose of getting information out regarding this meeting. WalkUP Roslindale has not taken a position with respect to any particular proposal or policy on this issue.
  • 10/26 Saturday 2:00pm (rain date 10/27)
    Dedication of Flora Way @ Arnold Arboretum between Walter St Gate and the current Bussey St gate
    Local residents and organizations, with the support of the Arboretum and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, led a community effort to rename Bussey Street for Flora, a Black woman enslaved in this area in the 18th century.

REMINDER: Major South Side Orange Line Shutdown Underway – Travel Options Available – 8 to 20 October 2024

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DIRECT FROM THE MBTA:

REMINDER: Orange Line Service Suspended for 13 Days Between Forest Hills and Back Bay October 8 – 20, Suspension Extended Between Forest Hills and North Station October 12 – 14

This notice serves as a reminder of the upcoming Orange Line closure previously announced on September 18. 

Following up on the previous announcement on September 18, the MBTA is today reminding riders that Orange Line service will be suspended between Forest Hills and Back Bay October 8 – 20 with the service suspension extended between Forest Hills and North Station October 12 – 14.

 

Shuttle graphic for Orange Line closure showing the extension to North Station Oct 12-14

Riders can find more information at mbta.com/OrangeLine. More information on these service changes and alternate travel options is below:

  • October 8 – 11, October 15 – 20:
    • Between Forest Hills and Back Bay
      • Free and accessible shuttle buses will make stops between Forest Hills and Back Bay as well as Copley on the Green Line.
      • Riders are also encouraged to consider the Commuter Rail for fare-free service between Forest Hills, Ruggles, Back Bay, and South Station.
  • October 12 – 14:
    • Between Forest Hills and North Station
      • Free and accessible shuttle buses will make stops between Forest Hills and Back Bay as well as Copley on the Green Line.
        • Riders should note that there will be no shuttle bus service between Back Bay and North Station. Riders are encouraged to utilize parallel Green Line service between North Station and Copley for travel through the downtown area. The MBTA will increase Green Line service during this time to accommodate anticipated increases in ridership.
      • Riders are also encouraged to consider the Commuter Rail for fare-free service between Forest Hills, Ruggles, Back Bay, and South Station.
  • Riders using shuttle buses during these service changes should budget ample extra travelling time. For example, a rider travelling to Downtown Crossing from Forest Hills should anticipate an extra 40 minutes in addition to their regular commute. Again, riders are strongly encouraged to consider the fare-free Commuter Rail during this service change.
  • Commuter Rail trains operate about every 30 minutes during morning and evening peak periods. Travelling between Forest Hills and Back Bay on the Commuter Rail is about 10 minutes. Commuter Rail schedules are available at mbta.com.

This service change is in place to support critical work as part of the MBTA’s Track Improvement Program. The Track Improvement Program will replace tracks and ties to alleviate speed restrictions along the line while crews maximize the outage by performing signal work and station amenity upgrades, including new lighting, painting, tiling, power washing, and more.

The MBTA understands how these service changes affect riders’ daily travels during this period, but we are committed to improving your travels long term with more reliable, timely, and safe service. We thank riders for their patience as we deliver this important work and for continuing to ride our system.

More information is also available through in-station signage and public announcements. Transit Ambassadors and MBTA staff will be available on-site to offer information and assistance during these service changes. Riders are encouraged to subscribe to T-Alerts or to follow the MBTA on X @MBTA for up-to-date service information.