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2026–27 · Charlestown

Redesign Sullivan Square streetscape for pedestrians

The resident asks for a full redesign of the area around Sullivan Square station to make walking safe, put transit riders first, and support a neighborhood with businesses and housing.

English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.

The resident's idea, as submitted

The idea

Overhaul the entire streetscape around Sullivan Square station to make it pedestrian friendly and a viable neighborhood.

Who it helps and why

So many passengers take buses or the orange line or both here, but walking in and out of the station is dangerous regardless of the direction you're going. Commuters who don't have the luxury of breezing through on the surrounding highway have to endure these dangers everyday. A complete redesign that puts transit riders first could also be a step toward making the area a proper "square" as the name suggests, with businesses and housing that benefit from the transit connections. Right now so much of this area is dedicated to parking and wide roads instead.

Details

Cycle
2026–27
Submitted
July 31, 2026
Neighborhood
Charlestown
Place
Sullivan Square Lower Busway, Charlestown, 02129
Portal category
Streets & Sidewalks
How it was submitted
Individual submission
Submission language
English

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