First Center-Running Bus Lane In New England To Open In Jamaica Plain
BOSTON (CBS) -- Boston drivers may be seeing red...all over a new bus lane opening in Jamaica Plain. A stretch of Columbus Avenue from Jackson Square to Walnut Ave. will open a center-running bus lane on Saturday. Routes 22, 29, and 44 will use it.
This is the first center-running bus lane in New England.
There will also be new platforms at eight bus stops.
Coming soon to Columbus Ave: @BostonBTD & our new center-running bus lanes will save riders 4-7 minutes on the Routes 22, 29 & 44. Not only faster trips, but also safer, more convenient, and accessible service for Egleston Square.
— MBTA (@MBTA) October 26, 2021
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MBTA officials say it will provide faster and more reliable service to riders because it eliminates conflict with other traffic and parked cars. It could save riders four-to-seven minutes on the corridor.