MBTA Holding Meeting for Lower Broadway – Alford Street Updates

Big improvements are coming to one of Everett’s most-traveled streets and we want to hear from you.

The City of Everett, the MBTA, and the City of Boston are teaming up to improve bus service, pedestrian safety, and bike access along Lower Broadway and Alford Street, from Sweetser Circle in Everett all the way to Sullivan Square in Charlestown. On Thursday, March 19, you’re invited to join a virtual public meeting to learn about the project and share your thoughts.

The Lower Broadway – Alford Street Transit Priority Corridor is a 1.2-mile improvement project along the main road connecting Everett and Boston. Right now, more than 8,000 people ride buses along this route every single day on the 105 and 109 lines.

The project will bring:

• A new dedicated busway so buses can move faster and more reliably
• Better bus stops with easier boarding, real-time arrival information, and improved accessibility
• Separated bike lanes for safer cycling
• Pedestrian safety improvements throughout the corridor
• Future Silver Line 3 (SL3) service between Chelsea and Sullivan Square

This is part of the MBTA’s Better Bus Project, backed by over $22 million in federal grant funding.

Read more about the project on the MBTA’s website.

Whether you take the bus to work, walk to the store, or bike through the neighborhood, this project is for you. Here’s what to expect:

• Faster, more reliable buses: Route 109 already runs every 15 minutes or better, all day, every day
• Safer streets for people walking and biking
• Better access as Everett continues to grow, like new housing and the proposed soccer stadium
• Improved accessibility for riders with disabilities

Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
How: Online via Zoom (register to receive the link)

At the meeting, the MBTA and city teams will walk through the project’s goals, early design concepts, and next steps. There will be time for your questions.

Register for the Meeting →
(After you register, you’ll receive a Zoom link by email.)

Need language support? Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole interpretation will be available. For other language assistance or accommodations, email [email protected].