Longe-Range Transportation Plan Universe of Highway and Transit Projects

 

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Table 1
Long-Range Transportation Plan Universe of Highway Projects
Projects to Consider for Programming in the Transportation Improvement Program

The highway projects listed below are active MassDOT projects that are estimated to cost over $20 million dollars and/or add capacity to the transportation network. These projects are included in the FFY 2020-24 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Universe of Projects list and are being considered for programming in the FFY 2020-24 TIP. This table is the same as Table 3 in the FFY 2020-24 TIP Universe of Projects, with the exception that the LRTP evaluation score from the current LRTP, Charting Progress to 2040 was added.

Municipality Project Proponent Project Name PROJIS/TIP ID Design Status  Cost Estimate  MAPC Subregion MassDOT Highway District TIP/LRTP Evaluation Score LRTP Status
(if applicable)
Inner Core                  
Somerville Somerville McGrath Boulevard Project 607981 PRC approved  $        82,500,000 ICC 4 68/13 FFY 2026-30
Boston Boston Improvements along Commonwealth Avenue (Route 30), from Alcorn Street to Warren/Kelton Streets (Phase 3 and Phase 4) 608449 25% design  $        31,036,006 ICC 6 66/0 N/A
Saugus MassDOT Interchange Reconstruction at Walnut Street and Route 1, includes S-05-016 (Phase II) 601513 75% design  $        19,581,123 ICC 4 46/9 N/A
Boston MassDOT Bridge Rehabilitation, B-16-184, Northern Avenue over Fort Point Channel 606265 PRC approved    $        55,000,015 ICC 6 Not Scored N/A
Boston Boston Replacement of Allston I-90 Elevated Viaduct, B-16-359, including Interchange Reconstruction Beacon Park Yard Layover and West Station 606475 PRC approved (2011)   $936,100,000 to $1,200,000,000  ICC 6 NS/15 N/A
Lynn, Revere MassDOT Bridge Reconstruction, L-18-015=R-05-008, Route 1A over Saugus River 608396 PRC approved  $        74,750,000 ICC 4 Not Scored N/A
Lynn Lynn Reconstruction of Western Avenue (Route 107) 609246 Pre-PRC; PRC-approval expected Dec. 2018  $        36,205,000 ICC 4 Not Scored N/A
Malden, Revere, Saugus MassDOT Reconstruction and Widening on Route 1, from Route 60 to Route 99 605012 PRC approved  $      172,500,000 ICC 4 NS/12 N/A
Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination                  
Lexington Lexington Route 4/225 (Bedford St.) and Hartwell Ave. na na  $        30,557,000 MAGIC 4 NS/14 FFY 2021-25
Concord Concord Improvements and Upgrades to Concord Rotary (Routes 2/2A/119) 602091 25% design  $      103,931,250 MAGIC 4 NS/11 N/A
Concord MassDOT Reconstruction and Widening on Route 2, from Sandy Pond Road to Bridge over MBTA/B&M Railroad 608015 PRC approved (2014)  $          8,000,000 MAGIC 4 Not Scored N/A
MetroWest Regional Collaborative                  
Natick MassDOT Bridge Replacement, Route 27 (North Main Street) over Route 9 (Worcester Street) and Interchange Improvements 605313 25% design  $        25,793,370 MWRC 3 58/13 FFY 2021-25
Framingham Framingham Intersection Improvements at Route 126/135/MBTA and CSX Railroad 606109 PRC approved (2010)  $      115,000,000 MWRC 3 NS/11 FFY 2026-30
Southborough, Westborough MassDOT Improvements at I-495 and Route 9 607701 PRC approved (2013)  $        35,000,000 MWRC 3 NS/10 N/A
North Suburban Planning Council                  
Woburn, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield MassDOT Interchange Improvements to I-93/I-95 605605 PRC approved (2009)  $      276,708,768 NSPC 4 NS/13 N/A
North Shore Task Force                  
Peabody MassDOT Mainline Improvements on Route 128 (Phase II) 604638 100% design  $        24,031,419 NSTF 4 36/10 N/A
Beverly Beverly Interchange Reconstruction at Route 128/Exit 19 at Brimbal Avenue (Phase II) 607727 PRC approved (2014)  $        23,000,000 NSTF 4 NS/8 N/A
Beverly MassDOT Bridge Replacement, B-11-001, Bridge Street over Bass River (Hall-Whitaker Drawbridge) 608514 PRC approved  $        34,500,000 NSTF 4 Not Scored N/A
Beverly, Salem MassDOT Drawbridge Replacement/Rehabilitation, B-11-005=S-01-013, Kernwood Avenue over Danvers River 605276 PRC approved    $        47,750,300 NSTF 4 Not Scored N/A
Salem MassDOT Reconstruction of Bridge Street, from Flint Street to Washington Street 5399 25% design  $        24,810,210 NSTF 4 NS/9 N/A
South West Advisory Planning Committee                  
Bellingham MassDOT Ramp Construction and Relocation, I-495 at Route 126 (Hartford Avenue) 604862 PRC approved (2006)  $        13,543,400 SWAP 3 Not Scored N/A
Three Rivers Interlocal Council                  
Canton, Dedham, Norwood MassDOT Interchange Improvements at I-95/I-93/University Avenue/I-95 Widening 87790 25% design  $      202,205,994 TRIC 6 45/12 N/A
Multiple Subregions                  
Lynn, Salem MassDOT Reconstruction of Route 107 608927 PRC approved  $        38,155,000 ICC, NSTF 4 Not Scored N/A

 

Subregions: ICC = Inner Core Committee. MAGIC = Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination. MWRC = MetroWest Regional Collaborative. NSTF = North Shore Task Force. NSPC = North Suburban Planning Council. SSC = South Shore Coalition. SWAP = South West Advisory Planning Committee. TRIC = Three Rivers Interlocal Council. Abbreviations: FDR = functional design report. LRTP = Long-Range Transportation Plan. MAPC = Metropolitan Area Planning Council. MassDOT = Massachusetts Department of Transportation. PNF = project need form. PRC = MassDOT Project Review Committee. TIP = Transportation Improvement Program. NS = not scored.

Note: Bridges included in this list have been noted as local priorities during TIP contact outreach.


 

 

Table 1
Long-Range Transportation Plan Universe of Highway Projects
Conceptual Highway Projects

The highway projects listed below include projects that are conceptual and are anticipated to cost over $20 million and/or add capacity to the transportation network. These projects would have to be listed in the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) before they can be funded in the Transportation Improvement Program. The projects have been identified through studies, the LRTP Needs Assessment, or from public comment. The projects with PROJIS numbers have had some planning work done in the past. The LRTP evaluation score, if shown, is the score from the current LRTP, Charting Progress to 2040.

 

Project Type Investment Program PROJIS Proponent(s) Project Name LRTP Status-Evaluation Score CTPS Study Estimated Cost
Inner Core              
Major Highway Major Infrastructure 608128 MassDOT Boston-Southeast Expressway Modification (Southampton Interchange) Conceptual-12 N/A $143,750,000
Major Highway Interchange N/A CTPS Study Newton Corner Rotary (Interchange 17) Improvements Conceptual-8 2009 $4,000,000
Major Highway Interchange N/A Newton New Route 128 Ramp to Riverside Station  Conceptual-7 N/A N/A
Major Highway Bridge N/A Boston/South Boston Transportation Study Northern Avenue Bridge reconstruction Conceptual-N/A N/A N/A
Major Highway Bottleneck N/A CTPS Study Extend I-93 High-Occupancy Vehicle Lane into the City (Somerville) Conceptual-N/A 2006 N/A
Freight Freight Movement N/A Boston Charlestown Haul Road Conceptual-N/A N/A N/A
Freight Freight Movement N/A Boston Conley Rail Service  Conceptual-N/A N/A N/A
Arterial and Intersection Intersection Improvements N/A South Boston Transportation Study Cypher Street Extension from D Street to E Street and Reconstruct and Extend E Street from Cypher Street to Summer Street Conceptual-10 2015 $9,700,000
Arterial and Intersection Intersection Improvements N/A South Boston Transportation Study New Summer Street North/South Connector to Northern Avenue/Haul Road/Drydock Avenue Conceptual-N/A 2015 N/A
Arterial and Intersection Intersection Improvements N/A Winn Resort/ Everett Improvements Associated with Winn Development Conceptual-N/A 2017 N/A
Arterial and Intersection Interchange N/A Boston Boardman Street at Route 1A Conceptual-10 1990 $13,686,000
Arterial and Intersection Interchange N/A Revere (MassDOT) Mahoney Circle Grade Separation Conceptual-10 N/A $60,000,000
Arterial and Intersection Interchange N/A Revere (MassDOT) Route 1/Route 16 Connector Conceptual-9 N/A N/A
Arterial and Intersection Interchange N/A Revere (MassDOT) Route 1A/Route 16 Connector Conceptual-8 N/A N/A
Arterial and Intersection Complete Streets N/A CTPS Study Lynn - Route 1A/Lynnway/Carroll Parkway Conceptual-N/A 2015 N/A
Arterial and Intersection Complete Streets N/A Public Comment Everett - Sweetser Circle (Route 16 and Route 99) Conceptual-N/A N/A N/A
Arterial and Intersection Bottleneck N/A Needs Assessment Medford - Route 60 Conceptual-N/A 2018 N/A
Arterial and Intersection Bottleneck N/A Needs Assessment Arlington, Cambridge - Routes 2A/16 Conceptual-N/A 2018 N/A
Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination          
Major Highway Interchange  603345 Hudson, Marlborough (MassDOT) Reconstruction on  I-290 and I-495 and Bridge Replacement Pre-TIP-9 N/A $100,000,000
Major Highway Bottleneck N/A CTPS Study Route 2 Capacity Improvements (Acton to Lexington) Conceptual-N/A 2006 N/A
Arterial and Intersection Bottleneck N/A Needs Assessment Bolton - Route 117 Conceptual-N/A 2018 N/A
MetroWest Regional Collaborative          
Arterial and Intersection Major Infrastructure N/A CTPS Study Route 30 (Cochituate Road) in Framingham and Natick Conceptual-N/A 2013 N/A
Arterial and Intersection Complete Streets N/A CTPS Study Marlborough - Reconstruction of Route 20 East Conceptual-N/A 2017 N/A
Arterial and Intersection Bottleneck N/A Needs Assessment Weston - Route 20 Conceptual-N/A 2018 N/A
North Shore Task Force            
Major Highway Bottleneck N/A CTPS Study Route 128 Capacity Improvements (Lynnfield to Peabody) Conceptual-N/A 2006 $24,634,000
North Surban Planning Council            
Major Highway Major Infrastructure N/A Lynnfield to Reading I-95 Capacity Improvements Conceptual-9 N/A $198,443,000
Major Highway Interchange N/A Wilmington I-93/Route 125/Ballardvale Road Conceptual-N/A N/A N/A
Major Highway Bridge   Woburn Bridge Replacement and Related Work, Washington Street Over I-95 Bridge Conceptual-N/A N/A $12,200,000
Arterial and Intersection Bottleneck N/A Needs Assessment Burlington - Route 3A Conceptual-N/A 2018 N/A
Arterial and Intersection Bottleneck N/A Needs Assessment Wilmington - Routes 38 and 129 Conceptual-N/A 2018 N/A
South Shore Coalition              
Major Highway Major Infrastructure N/A MassDOT Route 3 South Widening Conceptual-11 N/A $800,000,000
Major Highway Interchange N/A Braintree (MassDOT) I-93/Route 3 Interchange (Braintree Split) Previous LRTP-12 2006 $53,289,000
Major Highway Bottleneck N/A CTPS Study I-93 Capacity Improvements (Boston to Braintree) Conceptual-N/A 2006 N/A
Arterial and Intersection Major Infrastructure N/A Abington, Weymouth, Rockland Improvements Associated with the Completion of the South Weymouth Naval Air Station Conceptual-N/A N/A N/A
South West Advisory Committee          
Arterial and Intersection Major Infrastructure N/A Milford Veteran's Memorial Drive/Alternate Route Conceptual-N/A N/A N/A
Three Rivers Interlocal Council          
Major Highway Interchange  N/A Randolph I-93/Route 24 Interchange Conceptual-N/A N/A N/A
Major Highway Bottleneck N/A CTPS Study I-95 Capacity Improvements (Canton to Foxborough) Conceptual-N/A 2006 N/A
Major Highway Bottleneck N/A CTPS Study Route 24 Capacity Improvements (Taunton to Randolph) Conceptual-N/A 2006 N/A
Arterial and Intersection Complete Streets N/A MassDOT Route 1 Intersection Signalization (Corridor-wide) Conceptual-N/A N/A N/A
Arterial and Intersection Bottleneck N/A Needs Assessment Canton - Route 128 Conceptual-N/A 2018 N/A
Arterial and Intersection Bottleneck N/A Needs Assessment Norwood, Westwood, Walpole - Route 1 Conceptual-N/A 2018 N/A
Arterial and Intersection Bottleneck N/A Needs Assessment Medfield - Routes 109 and 27 Conceptual-N/A 2018 N/A
Multiple Subregions              
Major Highway Bottleneck N/A CTPS Study Interstate 93 Capacity Improvements (Somerville to Woburn) (ICC and NSPC) Conceptual-13 2006 $550,000,000
Major Highway Bottleneck N/A CTPS Study I-495 Capacity Improvements (Littleton to Wrentham) (MAGIC, MWRC, and SWAP) Conceptual-N/A 2006 N/A
Major Highway Bottleneck N/A CTPS Study Route 128 HOV (Wellesley to Woburn) (MWRC, MAGIC, and NSPC) Conceptual-N/A 2006 N/A
Arterial and Intersection Bottleneck N/A Needs Assessment Quincy, Weymouth, Hingham - Route 3A (SWAP and ICC) Conceptual-N/A 2018 N/A
Arterial and Intersection Bottleneck N/A. Brookline to Framingham Route 9 Capacity Improvements (MWRC and ICC) Conceptual-N/A N/A N/A
Arterial and Intersection Bottleneck N/A Needs Assessment Wellesley, Sherborn, Holliston - Route 16 (MWRC and SWAP) Conceptual-N/A 2018 N/A

Subregions: ICC = Inner Core Committee. MAGIC = Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination. MWRC = MetroWest Regional Collaborative. NSTF = North Shore Task Force. NSPC = North Suburban Planning Council. SSC = South Shore Coalition. SWAP = South West Advisory Planning Committee. TRIC = Three Rivers Interlocal Council. Abbreviations: CTPS = Central Transportation Planning Staff. FDR = functional design report. HOV = high-occupancy vehicle lane. I = Interstate. LRTP = Long-Range Transportation Plan. MAPC = Metropolitan Area Planning Council. MassDOT = Massachusetts Department of Transportation. PNF = project need form. PRC = MassDOT Project Review Committee. TIP = Transportation Improvement Program.


 

 

Table 2
Long-Range Transportation Plan Universe of Transit Projects
MBTA Focus40 Next Priorities Through 2040

The transit projects and initiatives listed below are the core pieces of the Focus40 investment strategy through 2040 to be prioritized for planning and design work and phased in through the MassDOT/MBTA's rolling five-year Capital Investment Plan (CIP) development process. All projects in this Focus40 category are included to provide a more complete picture of proposed transportation projects in the Boston region. Rows highlighted in orange indicate projects or initiatives for which the MPO may be able to provide financial or analytical support.

 

Transit Investment  Type Service Proponent(s) Project Name TIP/
LRTP Status 		 Potential MPO Action
Resiliency Assessments MassDOT/MBTA Incremental Implementation of Systemwide Climate Change Vulnerability Assessments Conceptual Provide MPO funds for implementing resiliency projects at specific locations in MPO municipalities, particularly those related to recommendations identified in municipal vulnerability assessments and resiliency plans.
Resiliency Blue Line MassDOT/MBTA Blue Line Resiliency Phase 2: Further Implementation Conceptual N/A
Resiliency Power Supply MassDOT/MBTA Resilient Power Supply Conceptual N/A
Transit Capacity Blue Line MassDOT/MBTA Blue Line Capacity and Reliability Improvements - Signals and Power Conceptual N/A
Transit Capacity Blue Line/Red Line MassDOT/MBTA Downtown Pedestrian Connection Between Red and Blue Lines Conceptual Provide staff analytical support for studies funded by MassDOT/MBTA
Transit Capacity Bus MassDOT/MBTA Bus Fleet Expansion to Serve Bus and Bus Rapid Transit Network Conceptual N/A
Transit Capacity Bus MassDOT/MBTA Priority Bus Rapid Transit Corridors Conceptual Provide MPO funds for implementation through a Dedicated Bus Lane Program
Transit Capacity Bus/Place-Based Additions MassDOT/MBTA Better Bus Project Phase 3: Implementation of Network Redesign Conceptual Fund studies of potential routes through the MPO's UPWP or provide staff analytical support for studies funded by MassDOT/MBTA. Provide MPO funds for implementation through a Dedicated Bus Lane Program
Transit Capacity Commuter Rail MassDOT/MBTA Regional Multimodal West Station and Midday Train Layover  Conceptual Provide staff analytical support for studies funded by MassDOT/MBTA
Transit Capacity Commuter Rail MassDOT/MBTA Commuter Rail Double and Triple Tracking to Add Capacity Conceptual N/A
Transit Capacity Commuter Rail MassDOT/MBTA Commuter Rail Station Investments (Infill Stations, Connections to Rapid Transit) Conceptual Fund feasibility studies through the MPO's UPWP or provide staff analytical support for studies funded by MassDOT/MBTA. Provide MPO funds to create infill stations.
Transit Capacity Customer Experience MassDOT/MBTA System Access Improvements (Parking and Other) Conceptual Fund feasibility studies or technical assistance through the MPO's UPWP or provide staff analytical support for studies funded by MassDOT/ MBTA. Provide MPO funds for implementation through the Community Tranportation/Parking /Clean Air and Mobility Program
Transit Capacity Green Line MassDOT/MBTA Green Line Transformation Phase 2: New Fleet, Upgraded Infrastructure and Maintenance Facilities Conceptual N/A
Transit Capacity Green Line MassDOT/MBTA Green Line Transformation Phase 3: Expanded Capacity on D and E Branches Conceptual N/A
Transit Capacity Green Line MassDOT/MBTA Reservation and Right-of-Way Expansion for Surface Green Line Conceptual N/A
Transit Capacity Orange Line MassDOT/MBTA Orange Line Additional Capacity Improvements (3-minute headways) Conceptual N/A
Transit Capacity Place-Based Additions MassDOT/MBTA Place-based Service Expansions Based on Pilots and Transit Action Plans Conceptual Fund related studies of potential routes through the MPO's UPWP or provide staff analytical support for studies funded by MassDOT/MBTA.
Transit Capacity Red Line MassDOT/MBTA Red Line Strategic Track Reconfiguration to Address Bottlenecks Conceptual N/A
Transit Capacity Silver Line MassDOT/MBTA Silver Line Next Generation Vehicles and Maintenance Facility Conceptual N/A
Transit Extension Commuter Rail MassDOT/MBTA Phase 2: Commuter Rail South Coast Rail Conceptual Provide staff analytical support for studies funded by MassDOT/MBTA
Transit Extension Customer Experience MassDOT/MBTA Partnerships for Improved First-Mile/Last-Mile Connections Conceptual Fund feasibility studies or technical assistance through the MPO's UPWP or provide staff analytical support for studies funded by MassDOT/ MBTA. Provide MPO funds for implementation through the Community Tranportation/Parking /Clean Air and Mobility Program.
Transit Extension Silver Line MassDOT/MBTA Silver Line Bus Rapid Transit to Everett Conceptual Provide MPO funds for supportive roadway investments through a Dedicated Bus Lane Program
Transit Extension Water Transportation MassDOT/MBTA Phase 1: Expanded and Better Integrated Multi-Operator Water Transportation Network Conceptual Provide staff analytical support for studies funded by MassDOT/MBTA.
Transit Modernization Accessibility MassDOT/MBTA Accessibility Improvements at Surface Green Line Stops Conceptual Provide MPO funds for implementing accessibility improvements at surface level Green Line stops. 
Transit Modernization Accessibility MassDOT/MBTA Plan for Accessible Transit Service Phase 2: Implementation of Mid-term Recommendations  Conceptual Provide MPO funds for implementing accessibility improvements for specific stops, stations, or corridors in MPO municipalities. 
Transit Modernization Accessibility MassDOT/MBTA The RIDE Service Reimagining Conceptual Fund related studies through the MPO's UPWP or provide staff analytical support for studies funded by MassDOT/MBTA.
Transit Modernization Bus MassDOT/MBTA Phased Conversion to Zero-Emission Fleets Conceptual N/A
Transit Modernization Customer Experience MassDOT/MBTA Station Modernization, including Implementation of Platform Barriers and Doors Conceptual Provide MPO funds for implementing modernization improvements at specific stations in MPO municipalities. 
Transit Modernization Red Line MassDOT/MBTA Mattapan High-Speed Line Phase 2: Implementation of Reimagining Conceptual N/A
Transit Modernization Silver Line MassDOT/MBTA Infrastructure Upgrade in Silver Line Tunnel Conceptual N/A

Abbreviations: MassDOT = Massachusetts Department of Transportation. MBTA = Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. MPO = Metropolitan Planning Organization. UPWP = Unified Planning Work Program.

 

 

Table 2
Long-Range Transportation Plan Universe of Transit Projects
MBTA Focus40 Big Ideas

The transit projects in Focus40's "Big Ideas" category are included to provide a more complete picture of proposed transportation projects in the Boston region. However, these projects are distinct from the projects in the "Next Priorities for 2040" category, because the MBTA needs to better understand the feasibility, benefits, and costs of these projects before determining how to move forward. The MBTA may consider advancing planning work for these projects as it makes progress on implementing the investments in the "Next Priorities for 2040" category. Rows highlighted in orange indicate projects or initiatives where the MPO may be able to provide financial or analytical support.

 

Resiliency Assessments MassDOT/MBTA Full Systemwide Climate Resilience Conceptual Provide MPO funds for implementing resiliency projects at specific locations in MPO municipalities, particularly those related to recommendations identified in municipal vulnerability assessments and resiliency plans.
Transit Capacity Blue Line/Red Line/Place-based MassDOT/MBTA Blue Line Connection to Red Line and Beyond   Conceptual Provide staff analytical support for studies funded by MassDOT/MBTA.
Transit Capacity Commuter Rail/Orange Line/Silver Line MassDOT/MBTA Sullivan Square Superstation  Conceptual Provide staff analytical support for studies funded by MassDOT/MBTA.
Transit Capacity Blue Line/Red Line/ Green Line/Orange Line MassDOT/MBTA Downtown Superstation Conceptual Provide staff analytical support for studies funded by MassDOT/MBTA.
Transit Capacity Green Line MassDOT/MBTA Green Line Transformation Phase 4, Expanded Capacity on B and C Branches Conceptual N/A
Transit Capacity Commuter Rail MassDOT/MBTA MBTA's Rail Vision will examine various service models for rail transportation. Analysis topics may include urban and regional rail, reverse commutes needs, and system electrification. Conceptual Fund supportive studies through the MPO's UPWP or provide staff analytical support for studies funded by MassDOT/MBTA.
Transit Extension Blue Line/Place-based MassDOT/MBTA Blue Line Extension to Lynn Conceptual Provide staff analytical support for studies funded by MassDOT/MBTA.
Transit Extension Green Line/Place-based MassDOT/MBTA Green Line Extension to Hyde Square Conceptual Provide staff analytical support for studies funded by MassDOT/MBTA.
Transit Extension Green Line/Place -based MassDOT/MBTA Green Line Extension (GLX) to Mystic Valley Parkway, Somerville/Medford Conceptual This project was included in Charting Progress to 2040 before it was removed in Amendment 1 to transfer funds to GLX Phase 1. The MPO could fund GLX Phase 2 through its Major Infrastructure program.
Transit Extension Orange Line/Place-based MassDOT/MBTA Orange Line Extension to Roslindale Conceptual Provide staff analytical support for studies funded by MassDOT/MBTA.
Transit Extension Orange Line/Place-based MassDOT/MBTA Orange Line Extension to Everett Conceptual Provide staff analytical support for studies funded by MassDOT/MBTA.
Transit Extension Water Transportation MassDOT/MBTA Phase 2: Full Implementation of an Expanded, Comprehensive, Multi-Operator Network  Conceptual Provide staff analytical support for studies funded by MassDOT/MBTA.
Transit Extension Silver Line MassDOT/MBTA Silver Line Tunnel Extension Under D Street in the Seaport Conceptual Provide staff analytical support for studies funded by MassDOT/MBTA. 
Transit Modernization Accessibility MassDOT/MBTA Full Systemwide Accessibility Conceptual Provide MPO funds for implementing accessibility improvements at specific locations in MPO municipalities. 
Transit Modernization Bus MassDOT/MBTA Autonomous Bus Shuttles Conceptual N/A
Transit Modernization Customer Experience MassDOT/MBTA Comprehensive and Cutting Edge Digital MBTA Conceptual N/A
           
Other Transit Ideas
The projects in this table were included in the Charting Progress to 2040 project universe.  Rows highlighted in orange indicate projects or initiatives where the MPO may be able to provide financial or analytical support.
Transit Investment Type Service Proponent(s) Project Name TIP/
LRTP Status 		 Potential MPO Action
Transit Capacity Commuter Rail MassDOT/MBTA South Station Expansion Project Conceptual N/A
Transit Extension Commuter Rail Public Input Improved connections between North and South Station Conceptual Provide staff analytical support for studies funded by MassDOT/MBTA or other entities.
Transit Extension Water Transportation South Boston Transportation Study New ferry service in Boston Harbor Conceptual Fund a feasibility study through the MPO's UPWP or provide staff analytical support for studies funded by MassDOT/MBTA or other entities.
Transit Extension Silver Line South Boston Transportation Study Extension of Silver Line to Dudley Square - Silver Line service to Dudley Square via a new tunnel connecting South Station with the Orange Line at Chinatown and the Green Line at Boylston (Silver Line Phase 3) Conceptual Provide staff analytical support for studies funded by MassDOT/MBTA or other entities.
Transit Extension Bus Merrimack Valley Planning Commission Bus on Shoulder Conceptual CTPS study completed in 2014, further action would include coordination with Merrimack Valley Planning Commission

Abbreviations: MassDOT = Massachusetts Department of Transportation. MBTA = Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. MPO = Metropolitan Planning Organization. UPWP = Unified Planning Work Program.