Circle line connecting T branches
Resident proposes a circle subway line linking the radial T lines without going downtown, making transit more viable and accessible for lower-income residents without cars.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Circle line for the T, running between the radial branches without directly crossing through the heart of Boston.
Who it helps and why
Having a circle line that connects the other subway lines without going downtown would make the T much more viable as a mass transit option, and make the city much more accessible to those without cars. The T's shortcomings disproportionately affect lower income communities who don't have the option of just driving instead.
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- August 8, 2024
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Other
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
- Themes
- Transit & getting around
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
The same need in other cycles
City-wide ideas in Transit & getting around from the other cycles, up to 3 from each.
2026–27 (41 matching)
- Restrooms, overhangs and benches at T stopsAdd public bathrooms at major T stops and overhangs and benches at all stops to protect commuters from rain and improve accessibility.2026–27City-wide
- Free Wi-Fi on commuter railThe resident asks for free Wi-Fi on commuter rail trains so riders can work or study during long commutes, which could also encourage public transit use.2026–27City-wide
- Covered and protected bike parkingThe resident asks the City to provide covered, secure bike parking that protects bikes from weather and theft, supporting people who bike.2026–27City-wide
2025–26 (34 matching)
- More Bluebikes stations and larger existing stationsAdd Bluebikes stations and increase capacity at overfull ones to give underserved communities low-cost, sustainable transportation.2025–26City-wide
- Short-term garage parking at meter-like ratesResident asks the City to partner with parking garages to offer short-term rates comparable to street meters, easing limited parking and encouraging social gatherings in Boston.2025–26City-wide
- Fund train and bike lanes for walkabilityResident asks for funding for train or bike lanes to make the city more walkable, citing social, health and economic benefits.2025–26City-wideSubmitted in Italian