Urban Ring

Bus rapid transit route connecting existing T-stops through the following communities: East Boston, Chelsea, Everett, Somerville, Cambridge, Brookline, Roxbury, South Boston.

Time Frame

• 10-15 years

Status

• Not in current Regional Transportation Plan.

Monitor

• Integration of Assembly Square into Urban Ring
• Access of Somerville to Urban Ring service.
• Mode of transportation (bus rapid transit versus light rail)

Risks

• Lack of funding.
• Latest project proposals bypassed Somerville, except for spur to Assembly Square stop.
• Project remains bus rapid transit, not light rail.

Mitigation

• Work for funding.
• Continue advocacy for connection through Assembly Square to north and south.
• Continue advocacy for Somerville access to Urban Ring.
• Continue advocacy for light rail.

Background

• Notice of Project Change (LARGE PDF)
• The Urban Ring

History

• (2/10/10) MEPA review suspended.
• Project narrowed, funding being sought.
• Comment period on Project Change ended August 7, 2009.