Boston to Launch Five Free Link Bus Routes Across Five Neighborhoods
Boston is a city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced in October that the City of Boston will launch five free, publicly accessible Link Bus routes to expand neighborhood transportation options and strengthen connections to the MBTA, jobs, schools, healthcare, local businesses and other essential destinations.
The new and expanded services will operate in Mattapan, Roxbury, Allston-Brighton, Charlestown and the Lower Mystic, and the South Boston Waterfront, providing last-mile service along established routes between residential neighborhoods and transit stops at no cost for users.
"Boston is a city of incredible opportunities, but residents must have more reliable and affordable transportation for every family to build their fullest lives and strengthen our community," said Mayor Wu. "The Link Bus program will bring free transportation services directly into our neighborhoods, strengthen connections to the MBTA, and make it easier to get to work, school, appointments, and local businesses."
The Link Bus program is supported by approximately $11.5 million from the Federal Highway Administration's Congestion Relief Program, administered through the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The funding is part of the broader $21.6 million LINKUP Greater Boston award, which also includes approximately $10 million to expand Bluebikes and support greater access to e-bikes.
The federal grant will support three years of operations for the free shuttle services. During that time, the City will evaluate ridership, better understand demand, and identify opportunities to support the services' long-term sustainability, continuing the Wu administration's push for fare-free transit.
(Source: City of Boston)
Source: City of Boston
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