Green Line Intersection Upgrades (2019)
In 2019, we replaced sections of track where the rail crosses the road and pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers pass over the tracks.
Uneven pavement was replaced with a new, smooth layer. Accessible ramps were installed in several sidewalk locations.
- Contract awarded: March 2019
- Projected completion: Substantial completion November 2019; final completion April 2020
- Budget: $21,000,001
- Status: 100% construction complete
As part of the Green Line Transformation (GLT), this project meets the following goals:
- Access: New pedestrian pathways at 18 stations
- Safety and resiliency: New rail and pavement at 30 crossings to mitigate risk of service interruptions due to track conditions
- Customer experience: Safer pedestrian, vehicle, and bicycle crossings
Building a Better T
As part of our $9.6 billion, 5-year capital investment plan, we're renovating stations, modernizing fare collection systems, upgrading services for our buses, subways, and ferries, and improving the accessibility of the entire system.
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Why We Did This Work
This project brought more Green Line intersection tracks into a State of Good Repair.
Many existing crossings were last replaced in 1999-2000 and have reached the end of their useful life. The new crossings will last approximately 15-20 years.
Pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers will be safer and more comfortable when they cross the tracks.
The new crossings will also improve operations and reliability—the new tracks will allow us to lift speed restrictions on particularly outdated sections of the Green Line.
Where We Did This Work
The work was primarily on the Green Line B and C. We also replaced a section on the Mattapan Line.
Completed June 2019:
- Summit Avenue
Completed August 2019:
- Amory Street (pedestrian crossing)
- Buick Street/St. Paul Street
- Harry Agganis Way
- Pleasant Street
- Babcock Street
Completed October 2019:
- South Street
- Lake Street
- Commonwealth Avenue (near Fr. Herlihy Drive)
Completed November 2019:
- Chiswick Road
- Strathmore Road
- Chestnut Hill Driveway
- Colborne Road
- Kinross Road/Wallingford Road
- Harvard Avenue
- Washington Street
Completed July 2019:
- Kent Street
- Marion Street
- Winchester Street (including a vehicle and a pedestrian crossing)
- Carlton Street
- Saint Paul Street
- Tappan Street
- Westbourne Terrace
Completed June 2019:
- Hawes Street
- Englewood Avenue
- Winthrop Road
- Summit Avenue (pedestrian crossing)
Completed September 2019:
- Washington Street
Completed October 2019:
- Central Avenue, Milton
Related Projects
This project is one of many we're working on to ensure twice as many passengers have access to a safer, more comfortable, and more reliable Green Line by 2030.
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For all queries and comments related to Green Line Intersection Upgrades, please contact us at GLT@mbta.com.
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Building a Better T
As part of our $9.6 billion, 5-year capital investment plan, we're renovating stations, modernizing fare collection systems, upgrading services for our buses, subways, and ferries, and improving the accessibility of the entire system.
Recent Updates
Related Projects
This project is one of many we're working on to ensure twice as many passengers have access to a safer, more comfortable, and more reliable Green Line by 2030.