Kim Janey

Built World

Left office in 2022

Boston spent years planning a signature transit upgrade: extending its center-running bus lanes on Columbus Avenue north to Ruggles Station. The city has now dropped that design and will build curbside bus lanes instead, with construction starting in 2027 and lasting up to 18 months.

Updated Oct 19

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As of October 2026: Launched the original fare-free pilot

Boston plans to launch free shuttle service in Allston-Brighton, the Seaport and Charlestown by early 2027, with routes for Roxbury and Mattapan still being chosen through a competitive procurement. The expansion of the city's Link program is backed by $11.5 million in federal money first awarded through the Federal Highway Administration, and aims to connect residents to MBTA stations.

Updated Oct 11