The City of Everett took a major step toward expanding public transit access by entering into an agreement with the MBTA to begin design work on the Silver Line extension along Lower Broadway.
This milestone comes after the City of Everett and the MBTA secured a $22 million federal grant to construct a dedicated busway stretching from Sweetser Circle to the Alford Street Bridge. Once completed, the extension will allow the existing Silver Line route to travel from Market Basket in Chelsea, through Everett, and onward to Sullivan Square. This will create a more direct, reliable transit connection through one of the region’s busiest corridors.
“For a long time, residents have been asking for better, more reliable ways to get where they need to go,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “This extension helps connect neighborhoods, cuts down on time stuck in traffic, and makes everyday trips a little easier. It’s the kind of improvement people will actually feel in their daily lives.”
The project is a key piece of Everett’s broader transportation and development strategy, supporting growth in the Commercial Triangle and along Lower Broadway while improving daily transit options for residents. The Silver Line is designed to operate in dedicated bus lanes wherever possible, allowing riders to bypass traffic congestion and significantly reduce travel times.
In addition to the new busway, the project includes construction of modern bus stations equipped with shelters, heating, and real-time arrival information, improving comfort and accessibility for riders year-round.
“Those station upgrades really matter, especially in the winter,” said Jay Monty, Everett’s Transportation Director. “When people have shelter, heat, and clear information about when their bus is coming, transit becomes something you can actually rely on, not just something you hope works.”
A feasibility study completed in 2023 estimates the extension could attract up to 23,000 additional transit riders per day. That increase is expected to ease vehicle congestion along Broadway and help offset traffic impacts from new development in the area.
The full Silver Line Extension feasibility study is available on the MBTA’s website.