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    What do you think of the Summer Street Bus Lane Pilot Program? BTD wants to know!

    2024-03-21
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    Let your voice be heard

    The City of Boston Transportation Division is seeking feedback on the Summer Street Pilot. Your input is not only valued but vital, as you have the closest touchpoints to this transportation corridor. Below, you will find two ways to offer feedback:

    1. You can fill out the online survey here.

    2. Via Email (wherein you can expand your comments and attach media). Public comment via online survey will conclude the first week of May. You can email your response here.

    You can get the full details of this pilot program here.

    **Please share with your neighbors + networks (also attaching shareable graphics)**

    WHAT IS THE PILOT?

    ● 6 Month Painted Bus / Truck Lane Pilot between Dorchester Ave at South Station and Butler Freight Corridor

    More on the Summer Street Pilot: boston.gov/summerstreetpilot

    PILOT GOALS

    ● Enable Sustainable Mobility with a focus on better conditions for buses and bikes

    ● Improve Safety for Bikes and Pedestrians with a focus on improved infrastructure

    ● Accommodate Economic Activity with improved Port/Maritime access and mobility options for people who live and work here

    Determination on Pilot Outcome in June 2024:

    ● Evaluation of User Feedback

    ● Technical Evaluation of Transportation Data

    ● Potential Outcomes:

    1. Pilot largely left in place
    2. Major modifications are made with some elements kept in place
    3. Pilot is ended/elements removed

    Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.

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