Bridge linking Arboretum Road tunnel to Arnold Arboretum
Resident asks for a bridge from the new Arboretum Road tunnel to the Arnold Arboretum, giving nearby residents a more direct connection and extending the Greenlink toward Forest Hills.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Build a connection bridge between the new Arboretum Road tunnel and the Arnold Arboretum. This would allow the Boston Residents near Arboretum Road a more direct link to Arboretum, Peters Hill, and Roslindale.
Who it helps and why
Boston residents east of the railroad tracks have had limited access historically to the Arboretum and West Roxbury. By building a bridge over the lowland area, this would provide a more direct link and extend the Greenlink between Forest Hills and the Arnold Arboretum.
Details
- Cycle
- 2025–26
- Submitted
- July 9, 2025
- Neighborhood
- Jamaica Plain
- Place
- South Street, Roslindale, 02131
- Portal category
- Facilities
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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