'Essential service.' Framingham Logan Express garage to add 1,000 parking spaces

FRAMINGHAM — The Logan Express station near Shoppers World is getting a major upgrade.

The Framingham Logan Express station is undergoing a renovation that will see its garage expanded by three levels and about 1,000 parking spaces. Shuttle frequency to and from Boston Logan International Airport will increase from every 30 minutes to 20-minute intervals.

The Massachusetts Port Authority , the state agency that runs Logan Airport, released plans to expand the Framingham facility, as well as move the Peabody Logan Express to a new and larger space in Danvers, in a press release on Thursday.

In a statement, state Senate President Karen Spilka said Logan Express "is an essential service for our region," shuttling thousands of people who for various reasons would prefer not to drive into Boston.

Earlier: Massport seeks to add garage at Logan Express in Framingham

“The improvements that Massport is making to the Framingham Logan Express site will improve that experience for our region's travelers, and I look forward to seeing it move forward," said Spilka, D-Ashland.

Construction on the expansion is set to begin this fall, and be completed by the winter of 2025-26. Massport announced that as part of the garage expansion, it will add electric vehicle charging stations and solar panels to the facility.

Framingham Logan Express served more than 630,000 riders last year

“We appreciate Massport’s dedication to creating a more customer-friendly experience for local travelersinterested in using the Framingham Logan Express,” Framingham Mayor Charlie Sisitsky said, in a prepared statement. “The community will only continue to benefit from the enhancements to the LEX service and overall siteimprovements.”

The Framingham Logan Express site, at 11 Burr St., is among five such locations in Greater Boston. Parking costs $7 per day, with shuttle service free for children under 17 if traveling with an adult.

Benjamin Crawley, a spokesperson for Massport, told the Daily News there are currently no plans to adjust rates at Logan Express.

The Framingham location served 630,493 riders last year, according to Massport. Crawley said the agency's goal is to have four million riders eventually using the Logan Express service annually, spread across its five locations.

This article originally appeared on MetroWest Daily News: 'Essential service.' Framingham Logan Express garage to add 1,000 parking spaces